PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janjalani Abu Bakhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Bakhar comes to the cage accompanied by Allah Wakbar. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Ramos was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Abu Bakhar
vs
Ramos

178 cm
30
185 lbs
17 - 15 - 0

188 cm
27
195 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janjalani Abu Bakhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos throws a body punch but Abu Bakhar moves out of range.
Ramos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abu Bakhar misses with a takedown
and Ramos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abu Bakhar throws a shot to the body.
Ramos leaves Abu Bakhar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Abu Bakhar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramos's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Ramos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ramos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramos wants to sweep here but Abu Bakhar controlling him for the moment.
Abu Bakhar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Abu Bakhar throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar postures up.
Abu Bakhar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Ramos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abu Bakhar is working Ramos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ramos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abu Bakhar defends it easily.

Abu Bakhar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos is pulling down on Abu Bakhar's head. It's preventing any offense from Abu Bakhar, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abu Bakhar throws a big elbow that misses.
Abu Bakhar trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Abu Bakhar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abu Bakhar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abu Bakhar preventing the sweep.
Abu Bakhar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Abu Bakhar defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abu Bakhar stopping the sweep attempt from Ramos.
Ramos looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Abu Bakhar tries to pass.

Ramos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abu Bakhar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abu Bakhar works over Ramos with some ground and pound from guard.
Ramos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abu Bakhar manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abu Bakhar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Abu Bakhar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Abu Bakhar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramos is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos is trying to escape the mount.
Abu Bakhar trying to control but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos tries to reverse the position but Abu Bakhar maintains control.
Abu Bakhar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ramos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abu Bakhar landing strikes from the mount and Ramos is in trouble!
Ramos is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Abu Bakhar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Mark Ramos has been cut.
Abu Bakhar raining down shots from the mount!

Ramos is rocked!

Abu Bakhar is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramos frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Janjalani Abu Bakhar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Ramos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Abu Bakhar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abu Bakhar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abu Bakhar. Ramos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos punishes Abu Bakhar's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Ramos.

Ramos scores with a takedown into Abu Bakhar's guard.
Abu Bakhar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abu Bakhar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Abu Bakhar has wrist control.
Abu Bakhar keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Abu Bakhar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Abu Bakhar working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramos is in close to Abu Bakhar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramos pushes down on Abu Bakhar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abu Bakhar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ramos scores with a couple of nice shots.

Abu Bakhar actively working from the bottom here.

Ramos wants to work for an arm triangle but Abu Bakhar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramos wants to take a breather but Abu Bakhar is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Janjalani Abu Bakhar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos working over Abu Bakhar with some ground and pound. Abu Bakhar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramos is pressing down on Abu Bakhar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abu Bakhar is holding on for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abu Bakhar punching from the bottom.
Ramos is pressing down on Abu Bakhar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abu Bakhar is holding on for now.

Ramos seems to be working for a kimura but Abu Bakhar defends the submission attempt.
Ramos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abu Bakhar keeps working.

Abu Bakhar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is pressing down on Abu Bakhar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abu Bakhar is holding on for now.
Abu Bakhar manages to get to full guard.

Abu Bakhar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.

Ramos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ramos prevents Abu Bakhar from improving his position.

Abu Bakhar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramos.
Abu Bakhar tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Ramos trying to control from half guard but Abu Bakhar is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramos uses his free foot to push down on Abu Bakhar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abu Bakhar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Ramos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Ramos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ramos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abu Bakhar doesn't seem bothered though.
Abu Bakhar dives in and grabs Ramos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramos pushes down on Abu Bakhar's head and hops out.
Abu Bakhar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abu Bakhar somewhat.
Abu Bakhar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abu Bakhar was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Jab, jab by Ramos - just one landing.

It looks like Janjalani Abu Bakhar has been cut.
Abu Bakhar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Ramos connects with a jab.

Ramos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abu Bakhar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abu Bakhar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramos swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar preventing the sweep.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ramos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Abu Bakhar has picked Ramos up and slammed him! Ramos can't keep hold of the triangle and Abu Bakhar manages to pass to side control!

Abu Bakhar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos tries to buck Abu Bakhar off but Abu Bakhar is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Abu Bakhar tries for a kimura but Ramos is defending well.
Abu Bakhar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abu Bakhar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Abu Bakhar is working Ramos over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ramos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abu Bakhar trying to advance position but Ramos counters by regaining guard.
Ramos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramos is looking for a triangle but Abu Bakhar pushes his legs off easily.

Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abu Bakhar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abu Bakhar connects with a couple of short punches.
Ramos is trying to control the position but Abu Bakhar postures up.
Abu Bakhar pushing down on Ramos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Abu Bakhar trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.

Ramos actively working from the bottom here.
Abu Bakhar prevents Ramos from improving his position.

Abu Bakhar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abu Bakhar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramos!
Ramos regains half guard.
Ramos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abu Bakhar misses with a head shot. Ramos uses the momentum to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Abu Bakhar defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Janjalani Abu Bakhar.
I think Abu Bakhar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!