PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfredo Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramires's entrance music is Bring em Out - TI. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ramires
vs
Newman

188 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 5 - 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilfredo Newman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Newman.
Newman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramires.
Ramires lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramires throws a head kick but Newman moves out of range.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramires.
Sonny Ramires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman throws out a powerful jab.

Ramires scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramires wants to control but Newman is keeping him busy.
Ramires controlling the position from side mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman is not content to let Ramires control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramires wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sonny Ramires just wasn't active enough.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ramires shoots in and bounces Newman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Newman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramires controls the pace.
Newman keeping moving, preventing Ramires from controlling successfully.
Newman is trying to control the position but Ramires postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramires pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newman is keeping the position for now.
Newman has his hands on Ramires's head, controlling the position.

Wilfredo Newman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Ramires scores a takedown into full mount!
Ramires punching from mount but Newman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ramires throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Newman because Ramires loaded up on that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramires looking to finish with strikes here!
Ramires throws some wild stikes that Newman manages to avoid easily.
Newman tries to reverse the position but Ramires maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newman can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires controlling from mount.
Ramires looking to control but Newman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramires controlling his opponent.
Newman can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramires throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Newman because Ramires loaded up on that one.
Ramires thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Ramires looking for a guillotine from mount but Newman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires prevents Newman from getting the reversal.
Newman avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ramires.
Poor strikes thrown by Ramires there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramires landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramires looking to ground and pound but Newman is blocking nicely.
Ramires looking to control and managing it successfully.
Newman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires misses with a head shot.
Newman is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramires has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires shoots for a takedown but Newman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramires shoots in looking for a takedown but Newman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramires's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Ramires. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramires.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense.
Newman swings for the body but Ramires moves out of range.
Ramires avoids the body shot from Newman.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramires manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Newman misses the target.
Ramires tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Newman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramires manages to avoid it.
Newman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramires was well out of range. Poor timing from Newman.
Ramires shoots in for a takedown but Newman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramires throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Newman - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramires somewhat.
Sonny Ramires is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman looks to land a right hand but Ramires moved out of range.

Ramires closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ramires trying to control the position but Newman is working away.

Ramires working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramires taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman is not content to let Ramires control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Newman is right now.
Ramires controlling from side mount.
Newman is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ramires connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramires working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newman keeps working.

Ramires tries for a kimura but Newman is defending well.
Ramires trying to control the action but Newman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newman is looking for a sweep.

Ramires is trying to get an arm triangle but Newman is defending well.
Ramires is looking to take a break and control but Newman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires in side control, throwing shots but Newman defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramires dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ramires moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Ramires.
Ramires slips under a jab.
Ramires fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Newman as Ramires shoots in.
Ramires fails to land 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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newman looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramires is just out of range.
Ramires shoots in and drives through. Newman sprawls well.
Newman swings widly with a right hand

and Ramires counters with a single leg into guard. Newman didn't expect that.
Newman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramires controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ramires is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramires is now in half guard.
Ramires is stalling here. Newman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramires seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Newman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramires is looking for a sweep.
Ramires manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Newman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramires. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Newman trying to control here.
Newman wants to improve his position but Ramires is controlling well.
Ramires is trying to control. Newman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ramires is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramires not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Newman is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramires is taking a breather. Newman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is looking for a sweep. Ramires is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ramires controlling the action here.
Newman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramires is working away from the top position though.
Wilfredo Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newman is in trouble now - Ramires has advanced to mount!
Ramires wants to control the pace but Newman is squirming around nicely.
Ramires raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
BOOM! Ramires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ramires lands a nice shot to the head.
Newman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramires throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Newman is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramires sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramires working Newman over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Ramires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ramires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Ramires!
A very excited looking Sonny Ramires made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.