PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dum Dum Ramadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramadoo comes to the cage accompanied by Hadouken - M.A.D. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dum Ramadoo
vs
Reynolds

185 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dum Dum Ramadoo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.

Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramadoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds wants to stand but Ramadoo is controlling his arm.
Ramadoo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reynolds misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ramadoo working over Reynolds with some ground and pound. Reynolds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramadoo wants to free his trapped foot but Reynolds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Ramadoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds trying to control but Ramadoo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.

Ramadoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Ramadoo eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds won't allow Ramadoo to pass to mount.

Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramadoo.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two 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.

Ramadoo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ramadoo keeps moving.
Reynolds wants to stand but Ramadoo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reynolds won't allow Ramadoo to sweep him here.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramadoo controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.

Ramadoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ramadoo is proving hard to escape from.

Ramadoo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reynolds passes into half guard.
Ramadoo is breathing heavily.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Ramadoo is defending the position.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Ramadoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Ramadoo is defending well.
Ramadoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reynolds landing some decent shots from guard.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds wants to get up but he can't break Ramadoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ramadoo fails with the takedown

and Reynolds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramadoo keeping hold of Reynolds's head, controlling as best he can.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ramadoo shoots and misses

and Reynolds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reynolds.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.

Ramadoo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reynolds is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ramadoo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reynolds's back instead.
Ramadoo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Reynolds is trying to stand back up.

Reynolds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Ramadoo looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramadoo is trying to stick to Reynolds's back but Reynolds is turning into Ramadoo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramadoo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reynolds.
Reynolds stays in close to Ramadoo's body and controls the position.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Ramadoo.

Ramadoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ramadoo keeps moving.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramadoo's head.

Ramadoo is looking for a triangle but Reynolds pushes his legs off easily.
Reynolds wants to get up but he can't break Ramadoo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Ramadoo is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is in close to Ramadoo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ramadoo wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Ramadoo won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to hit a switch here but Ramadoo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reynolds there!
Ramadoo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reynolds?
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Ramadoo is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Ramadoo has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dum Dum Ramadoo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reynolds gets a takedown into half guard.
Reynolds is keen to just control but Ramadoo is a slippery customer.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramadoo wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramadoo's head.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dennis Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds stalling away here and it's allowed Ramadoo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Ramadoo is working from the bottom.
Ramadoo working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds trying to control but Ramadoo is working from the bottom.

Ramadoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramadoo is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramadoo is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ramadoo keeps moving.
Reynolds is looking to stand up but Ramadoo won't let him.
Ramadoo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramadoo has a closed guard, preventing Reynolds from standing up.
Ramadoo lands a good elbow from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramadoo tries for a takedown but Reynolds circles away easily

and Reynolds counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ramadoo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ramadoo controls his leg.
Ramadoo regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramadoo is on top in guard.
Ramadoo trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

Ramadoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ramadoo, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds postures up and lands a big shot to Ramadoo's brow.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ramadoo keeps moving.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramadoo controls Reynolds momentarily but Reynolds frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ramadoo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Reynolds stands up from Ramadoo's guard - Reynolds perhaps looking for a knockout.

Reynolds gets a clinch.
Reynolds jumps guard but Ramadoo stands there with Reynolds around his waist. Reynolds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramadoo avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds wants to break free but Ramadoo has control.

Reynolds gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reynolds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Reynolds has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ramadoo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Reynolds is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ramadoo pulls down on the head and he's put Reynolds to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dum Dum Ramadoo!
Dum Dum Ramadoo retains his middleweight title!