PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go to sleep. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tyson
vs
Ramone

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
21
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ka-POW Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Ramone!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson leaves Ramone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Razor Ramone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ramone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tyson's half guard.
Ramone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyson tries to kick Ramone off but Ramone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramone lands strikes from half guard.
Tyson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyson tries to kick Ramone off but Ramone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ramone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tyson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to escape.
Ramone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by Ramone.
Ramone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Ramone avoids it well.
Ramone wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramone shoots in for a double leg but Tyson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manny Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Horrible takedown by Ramone or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson which made him look bad.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramone.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Ramone moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Ramone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ramone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone wants to clinch.
Ramone lands with an overhand left.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramone tries to clinch but Tyson is having none of it.
Ramone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Ramone looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.

Ramone clinches with his opponent.
Tyson gets underhooks to prevent Ramone's takedown attempt.

Ramone manages to break the clinch.
Ramone shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.
Ramone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tyson swivels and escapes.
Tyson leaves Ramone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tyson looks to throw the jab but Ramone is out of range.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Manny Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ramone misses its intended target.
Ramone is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tyson sprawls well initially but Ramone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ramone stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.

Ramone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ramone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tyson pushes Ramone off looking to stand but Ramone dives back in and keeps control.
Ramone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ramone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramone stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Ramone there.

Ramone wants to work for an arm triangle but Tyson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyson defending well though.
Ramone throwing shots but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Ramone wants to pass the guard but Tyson is defending well.

Tyson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ramone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.

Ramone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ramone is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramone not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ramone is working for a kimura but Tyson is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Ramone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ramone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tyson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Razor Ramone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ramone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramone fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Manny Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson misses with a hook. Ramone ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Ramone.
Ramone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Tyson lands with a hook. Ramone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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.
Ramone misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manny Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ramone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ramone lands a few punches from side control.
Ramone throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Ramone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramone.
Ramone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tyson pinned against the cage. Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramone is looking to clinch.
Ramone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyson sprawls well. Tyson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramone gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyson works over Ramone's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyson tries to bum rush Ramone with a series of wild strikes but Ramone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramone throws a combination that misses
and Ramone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Manny Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramone tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.

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 Manny Tyson.
I think Ramone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramone!