PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 779 p4p, 85 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 747 p4p, 79 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gold
vs
Ramos

179 cm
36
150 lbs
27 - 21 - 2

175 cm
33
157 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Gold's ribs.

Ramos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gold did well to prevent Ramos getting side control.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gold is looking to escape.
Ramos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramos misses with a head shot. Gold uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Gold has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramos scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramos is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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.
Ramos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramos forces his way into half guard.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
Ramos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramos slips a nice elbow through Gold's hands, connecting with Gold's forehead.
Gold regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ramos .
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Ramos throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gold's guard.
Gold keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gold tries to kick Ramos off but Ramos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramos is just content to waste time from the top position. Gold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramos pushing down on Gold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ramos .
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ramos lands a nice short elbow.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
Nice strikes from Ramos there.
Gold is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos wants to pass to mount but Gold is defending the position.
Ramos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gold's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Ramos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Gold misses.
Ramos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Ramos .
Ramos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gold momentarily.
Ramos throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Gold drives through and clinches with Ramos against the cage.
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!
Gold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Ramos gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Gold blocks nicely.
Ramos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ramos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramos is looking to pass into half guard but Gold pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gold is in guard.

Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos , not yet.
Gold tries to stand but Ramos is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gold wanted to stand there but Ramos had control of the position.
Ramos wants to improve his position but instead Gold has moved into half guard.
Gold is thwarting Ramos 's attempts to control the position.
Gold tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ramos trying to control but Gold postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is pressing down on Gold's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ramos is looking for a triangle but Gold pushes his legs off easily.
Gold trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ramos 's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gold.
Gold avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Gold seems unphased.
Ramos is looking to clinch.
Gold misses with a hook.
Tony Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos throws a right and a left that Gold avoids nicely.
Ramos misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold slips under a jab.
Gold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramos ! But no joy.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Ramos scores with a jab to the body.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos .
Gold moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Gold looks to land a combination. Ramos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gold tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold throws a series of punches but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ramos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gold is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ramos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ramos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gold misses with a low kick.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Gold is out of range.
Gold looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Nice shot by Ramos .
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramos connects with a crisp jab.
Gold scores with a leg kick.

Ramos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ramos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Gold is rocked!
Ramos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Gold is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramos .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos is in close to Gold's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold wants to get back to his feet but Ramos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ramos 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gold's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Ramos !