PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lielais Bullis (ranked 5052 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Ramic (ranked 5531 p4p, 620 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bullis
vs
Ramic

181 cm
25
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lielais Bullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Ramic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramic throws a looping overhand right but Bullis ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ramic misses.
Ramic tries to bum rush Bullis with a series of wild strikes but Bullis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullis tries to counter with a takedown but Ramic is quick to defend against it.
Ramic throws the left hand but Bullis avoids the punch easily.
Bullis blocks a head kick by Ramic.
Ramic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bullis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bullis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Lielais Bullis has been cut.

Bullis moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullis.
Bullis blocking some punches.

Bullis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bullis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bullis has Ramic in his guard.

Bullis wants to sweep here but Ramic controlling him for the moment.

Bullis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bullis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullis tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramic is looking to stand up but Bullis won't let him.
Bullis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramic is one step ahead there.
Ramic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullis is proving hard to escape from.

Bullis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramic wants to stand but Bullis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bullis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ramic gets to his feet - Bullis follows without any prompting.
Tarik Ramic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ramic misses.
Ramic with a hook.
Bullis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ramic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bullis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramic.
Ramic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bullis slips a jab from Ramic.
Bullis moves away from the strike by Ramic.
Bullis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Bullis clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullis misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramic throws a head punch that misses.
Bullis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bullis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Bullis breaks from the clinch.
Bullis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lielais Bullis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramic throws a hook but Bullis blocks it.
Ramic misses with an uppercut.
Bullis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bullis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramic throws out the jab.
Ramic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramic loads up on a big right hand but Bullis slips the punch.
Bullis throws a sloppy head kick and Ramic moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramic throws a nice looking combination but Bullis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bullis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ramic manages to circle out of the way.
Ramic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullis is just out of range.
Bullis blocks a head kick by Ramic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bullis gets the takedown into side control.

Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Bullis is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bullis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Bullis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bullis manages to end up in side control.
Ramic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bullis is controlling him well.
Ramic parries the strikes from Bullis easily there. Bullis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ramic to escape.
Bullis tries to stand but Ramic is controlling his head.
Bullis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tarik Ramic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lielais Bullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bullis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Ramic throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bullis counters with a shoot takedown. Ramic fights it but they end up in guard.

Ramic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bullis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Bullis jumps guard.
Bullis wants to get back to his feet but Ramic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramic wants to get up but he can't break Bullis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Bullis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramic tries to stand but Bullis is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bullis is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ramic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullis on the side of the head.
Ramic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Bullis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ramic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Ramic throws an off balance right hand

and Bullis counters with a takedown into side control.

Ramic throws Bullis to one side and escapes!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullis connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramic loads up on a big right hand but Bullis slips the punch.
Bullis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ramic lands the left hand.
A big left from Ramic misses.
Bullis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramic throws a leg kick

and Bullis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Bullis seems to be looking for submissions.
Tarik Ramic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramic is looking to escape.
Bullis wants to control but Ramic is keeping him busy.
Ramic pushes Bullis off looking to stand but Bullis dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramic won't allow Bullis to pass to mount.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ramic tries to kick Bullis off but Bullis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramic throws a series of punches but Bullis moves out of range.
Bullis looks to land a body kick but Ramic moved away.
Ramic cracks Bullis with a good jab.
Ramic swings widly with a right hand

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

Ramic pushes Bullis off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Ramic misses.
Bullis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lielais Bullis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!

Bullis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramic sprawls well initially but Bullis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ramic kicks Bullis off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Ramic misses.

Bullis moves into the clinch.

Bullis drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramic postures up.
Bullis wants to sweep but no luck.

Ramic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bullis, up you get!
Ramic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullis manages to avoid it.
Bullis avoids the head kick by Ramic.
Some wild striking there from Bullis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramic connects with a nice looking jab.

Bullis scores with a takedown into Ramic's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Ramic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramic stuffs the takedown attempt from Bullis. Bullis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramic throws a big shot that misses.
Ramic throws a combination that misses

and Bullis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bullis.
Bullis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bullis is working for takedown but Ramic is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lielais Bullis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramic scores with a hook to the body.
Bullis blocking some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramic lands an uppercut.
Ramic throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bullis.
Ramic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramic can't find room to land a body shot as Bullis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Ramic fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramic.

Bullis breaks the clinch.
Bullis ducks right into an uppercut from Ramic.

Lielais Bullis's cut is getting worse.
Bullis shoots in but Ramic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Ramic.
Bullis is looking for a counter combo.
Ramic throws out a loose jab but Bullis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bullis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ramic throws a hook but Bullis avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Bullis.
Bullis ducks under a wild hook from Ramic.
Ramic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Ramic.
Ramic throws a shot from downtown. Bullis moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullis's head.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bullis closes the distance and clinches.
Ramic misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Bullis to work.
Ramic lands a knee to the head.
Ramic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarik Ramic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramic misses with a punch on the inside.

Bullis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bullis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Ramic gets to his feet - Bullis follows without any prompting.
Ramic lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullis throws a leg kick but Ramic moved away.
Ramic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ramic gets caught flat footed, as Bullis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bullis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bullis looking to sit in guard and control but Ramic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ramic stands up from Bullis's guard - Ramic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ramic missing with a left hand there. Bullis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Ramic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ramic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bullis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullis stalling in the clinch but Ramic improves position.
Bullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulliss head.
Bullis blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ramic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lielais Bullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramic misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ramic on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tarik Ramic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Tarik Ramic!

Tarik Ramic wins by unanimous decision!