PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires comes to the cage accompanied by Bring em Out - TI. Cruz has chosen Go To Sleep by Eminem feat. DMX, Obie Trice as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramires
vs
Cruz

188 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiger Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands with a hook. Ramires tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramires looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Ramires persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.

Ramires gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
A short right from Cruz.
Ramires drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz thows a leg kick but Ramires checks it

and Ramires counters with a shoot takedown. Cruz fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramires trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Ramires throwing strikes but missing.
Ramires has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ramires looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Ramires.
Ramires fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires walks into a straight right hand from Cruz.
Ramires throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cruz's waist but Cruz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramires off to one side.
Cruz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramires is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiger Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Ramires circles away.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramires takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Ramires was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruz tries to clinch but Ramires is having none of it.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Ramires is out of range.
Ramires gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Ramires slips under a jab from Cruz.
Ramires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz connects with a crisp jab.
Ramires lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz thuds a left hand into Ramires's body.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiger Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz moves out of range as Ramires throws a body kick.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cruz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramires somewhat.
Ramires has his takedown stuffed
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramires shoots and misses
and Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Cruz closes the distance and pushes Ramires back into the cage.
Ramires prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramires.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramires blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramires's elbow.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramires blocking some punches.
Ramires goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Ramires's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Ramires's head.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Ramires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Ramires thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramires with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramires takes one on the button.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Ramires shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cruz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramires backwards.
Ramires has Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Ramires is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Ramires drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramires.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut

and Ramires counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ramires.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Cruz kicks Ramires off and gets to his feet.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Ramires's head but Ramires sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Ramires lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramires is defended easily by Cruz.
Ramires shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Ramires counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Cruz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz leaves Ramires with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramires moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramires at a distance.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramires looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Cruz drives through and clinches with Ramires against the cage.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz tries to work over Ramires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramires blocks an uppercut.
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramires is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramires.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Ramires controls the action.
Ramires wants a takedown.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramires controls his hands.
Cruz lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Ramires is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiger Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ramires's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ramires misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramires shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tiger Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramires gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz tries to clinch but Ramires is having none of it.
Ramires moves out of range as Cruz strikes.

Cruz closes the distance and pushes Ramires back into the cage.
Cruz digs a right hand underneath Ramires's ribcage. Ramires let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramires uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tiger Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramires is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz digs a right hand into Ramires's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramires's gas tank.
Cruz digs a right hand into Ramires's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramires's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Sonny Ramires has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz digs a right hand into Ramires's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramires's gas tank.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramires.
Ramires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ramires is rocked!
Ramires throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Ramires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramires looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramires drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cruz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Cruz is working Ramires over against the cage.
Tiger Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramires seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Ramires blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Ramires blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a left to the head.
Cruz keeps control of Ramires as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Ramires misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz digs a right hand into Ramires's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramires's gas tank.
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!
Ramires is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramires drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Cruz!
Tiger Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.