PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena (ranked 5674 p4p, 5905 weight class) and Dwarven King Warhelmet (ranked 533 p4p, 544 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ramirez Pena
vs
Warhelmet

164 cm
25
158
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
163
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwarven King Warhelmet!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez Pena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez Pena lands a leg kick that knocks Warhelmet off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramirez Pena.

Ramirez Pena gets a clinch.

Ramirez Pena manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez Pena with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ramirez Pena stuffs the takedown.
Ramirez Pena throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Warhelmet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warhelmet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez Pena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warhelmet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez Pena somewhat.
Ramirez Pena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Warhelmet takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warhelmet shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Warhelmet showed some decent athleticism there.
Warhelmet throwing shots but Ramirez Pena is blocking nicely.
Warhelmet tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ramirez Pena.

Ramirez Pena looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions off his back.
Warhelmet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez Pena defending well though.
Warhelmet not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez Pena is breathing heavily.
Warhelmet tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramirez Pena controls his leg.
Warhelmet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ramirez Pena with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Warhelmet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Warhelmet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez Pena sees it coming and defends easily.

Ramirez Pena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warhelmet pulls his head out easily.
Warhelmet looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Warhelmet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez Pena. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warhelmet prevents Ramirez Pena from improving his position.

Ramirez Pena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warhelmet pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warhelmet stops Ramirez Pena from getting back to his feet.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions off his back.
Warhelmet trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez Pena defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Warhelmet in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Warhelmet there.
Ramirez Pena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez Pena.
Warhelmet advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez Pena actively working from the bottom here.
Warhelmet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warhelmet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warhelmet wants to stand up but Ramirez Pena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warhelmet is looking to advance position but Ramirez Pena won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Warhelmet is looking for a kimura here.

Ramirez Pena looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Warhelmet shoots in and bounces Ramirez Pena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warhelmet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Ramirez Pena is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warhelmet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez Pena is retaining full guard.
Warhelmet controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ramirez Pena escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warhelmet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dwarven King Warhelmet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warhelmet controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramirez Pena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warhelmet defends it easily.
Warhelmet stands up over Ramirez Pena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Warhelmet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Warhelmet has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Warhelmet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez Pena has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warhelmet has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez Pena's legs - danger averted.
Warhelmet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez Pena swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ramirez Pena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warhelmet defends well.
Warhelmet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warhelmet postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Warhelmet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Warhelmet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warhelmet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warhelmet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warhelmet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Ramirez Pena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warhelmet is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warhelmet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez Pena is retaining full guard.
Warhelmet looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Warhelmet drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez Pena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez Pena manages to kick Warhelmet off! Warhelmet jumps back into Ramirez Pena's guard.
Ramirez Pena being controlled here, momentarily.

Ramirez Pena has his foot on Warhelmet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warhelmet works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warhelmet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Warhelmet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez Pena is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwarven King Warhelmet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Warhelmet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Ramirez Pena has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Warhelmet is on him like a limpet, forcing Ramirez Pena back against the cage.
Ramirez Pena is trying to maintain a safe position but Warhelmet gets an underhook and turns Ramirez Pena into the cage.
Warhelmet fails to pull guard.
Ramirez Pena has Warhelmet pressed against the cage, preventing Warhelmet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Warhelmet has Ramirez Pena pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Warhelmet pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ramirez Pena tumbling to the mat - Warhelmet dives into Ramirez Pena's guard.

Ramirez Pena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warhelmet defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warhelmet scoring with punches to the head and body.

Ramirez Pena has his foot on Warhelmet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warhelmet works his way back into a safe position though.
Warhelmet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warhelmet wants to pass the guard but Ramirez Pena is keeping the position.
Warhelmet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warhelmet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Warhelmet throws a big right hand that misses.

Ramirez Pena has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Warhelmet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ramirez Pena has tightened it up now! Warhelmet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena!
Jorge Hernan Ramirez Pena bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.