PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Kuat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ice Cube- Check Yo Self (Original Version). Aku Kuat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ramirez
vs
Kuat

185 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aku Kuat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Kuat drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Ramirez has picked Kuat up - he's going for a ride! Ramirez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kuat manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez tries to stand but Kuat is controlling from the bottom.
Kuat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kuat looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuat, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Ramirez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Kuat is avoiding it.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Kuat is avoiding it.
Kuat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramirez shoots in but Kuat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Kuat.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuat enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kuat keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Kuat wants to get back to his feet but Ramirez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuat looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuat, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Kevin Ramirez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kuat tries for a takedown but Ramirez circles away easily
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Kuat looks winded!
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuat tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuat to the ground. Kuat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez closes the distance but Kuat moves to the side

so Kuat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuat with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing Kuat from standing up.
Kuat throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuat's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
Ramirez won't allow Kuat to sweep him here.
Ramirez wants to stand but Kuat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ramirez stands up from Kuat's guard - Ramirez perhaps looking for a knockout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuat enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuat manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez won't allow Kuat to sweep him here.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez cracks Kuat with a solid left hand.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Kuat.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuat is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Ramirez just wasn't active enough.
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Kuat pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ramirez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuat sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuat is looking to escape.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuat is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuat wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Kuat wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuat is looking to improve his position.
Kuat is breathing heavily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kuat defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Kuat keeps it at a distance.

Ramirez clinches up with Kuat and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuat wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramirez walks away with a smile on his face. Kuat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.

Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kuat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Kevin Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Kuat.
Kuat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Ramirez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kuat clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What can Kuat do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kuat is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Kuat is trying to break free.
Kuat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Kevin Ramirez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Kuat or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez moves into the clinch.

Ramirez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kevin Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez trying to control but Kuat is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ramirez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramirez gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ramirez pulls Kuat into guard.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing Kuat from standing up.
Kuat is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kuat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kuat is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Ramirez gets to his feet. Kuat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Kuat sprawls well.
Kuat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Kuat persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Kuat circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez tries to clinch up but Kuat circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuat which made him look bad.

Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramirez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramirez prevents the takedown attempt.
Kevin Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Kuat.
Come on Ramirez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Ramirez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kuat is trying to keep an underhook but Ramirez manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Kuat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kevin Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Kuat.
Ramirez wants to stand but Kuat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ramirez stands and steps away. Kuat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuat paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez clinches with his opponent.

Kuat pulls guard.
Kuat is looking to stand up but Ramirez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuat on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aku Kuat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Kevin Ramirez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kuat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Ramirez!
A victorious Kevin Ramirez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.