PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LA twotwo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft. Lil Wayne - Unstoppable. Ramires has chosen Fly Me To The Moon - By Frank Sinatra as his entrance music. Sonny Ramires told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

twotwo Star
vs
Ramires

170 cm
30
159 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

188 cm
26
217 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, LA twotwo Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Ramires!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires throws a low kick but Star avoids it.
Ramires tries to score with a low kick but Star moves his leg out of the way.
An inside leg kick from Ramires misses.
Star checks a leg kick.
Ramires changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramires.
Ramires throws a leg kick but Star sees it coming and moves out of range.
Star has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramires.
A combination from Ramires does no damage.
Star avoids the head kick by Ramires.
Ramires plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Star throws a leg kick but Ramires sees it coming and moves out of range.
Star misses with a low kick.
Star pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramires is out of range and Star settles back down.
Ramires scores with a head kick. Star tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramires takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Star fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramires checks it well.
Ramires tries to score with a low kick but Star moves his leg out of the way.
Ramires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramires. That's going to slow Star down.
Ramires does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonny Ramires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star misses with a low kick as Ramires jumps back.
Star looks for the body kick but Ramires saw that one coming.
Ramires lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Star at a distance.
Star has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramires.
Ramires throws a front kick aimed at Star's knee but Star avoids it well.
Ramires throws a leg kick but Star moved away.
Ramires throws a leg kick but Star sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramires throws a front kick that sends Star stumbling back into the cage.
Ramires is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramires checks the leg kick.
Ramires throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Star.
Ramires scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. Star looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramires connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramires pushes Star away with a front kick.
Ramires throws a leg kick that misses.
Star throws a sloppy head kick and Ramires moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramires.
Ramires misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. Star looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramires misses with a kick to the body.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Star moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramires.
Ramires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramires lands a leg kick that knocks Star off balance momentarily.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. Star looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Star keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramires.
A low kick from Star misses
and Ramires counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramires is looking to slow Star down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramires.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires looks to land a body kick but Star moved away.
Star on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ramires. Ramires obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star blocks a leg kick.
Ramires moves out of range of the leg kick from Star.
LA twotwo Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramires as he connects with a hook.
Ramires throws the kick towards the body but Star avoids it.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ramires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ramires slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ramires is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Star is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramires is looking to take a break and control but Star is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ramires dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Star throws a leg kick but Ramires checks it.
Sonny Ramires seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramires wants to land a leg kick but Star is out of range.
Star takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Star fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramires is out of range.
Star checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Star blocks the body kick.
Ramires misses with an uppercut
and Star counters with a nice body kick.
Ramires throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ramires throws a push kick but Star slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Star is predictable there
and Ramires connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Star throws a low kick but Ramires moves out of range easily.
Star is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star throws a front kick aimed at Ramires's knee but Ramires avoids it well.
Ramires misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ramires.
Ramires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramires throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Star.
A clash of legs there as Ramires blocks the low kick.
Ramires goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Star tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramires is able to avoid easily.
Ramires misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Star tried to score with a low kick but Ramires checks it.
LA twotwo Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramires misses with a low kick.
Star motions for Ramires to come forward. Star throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramires thumps Star with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramires checks it well.
Ramires jabs at Star's body.
Star fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramires.
Star throws a leg kick
and Ramires counters with a nice body kick.
Ramires wants to land a leg kick but Star is out of range.
Good work by Star as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Star misses
and Ramires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Star will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Star is predictable there
and Ramires counters with a big head kick but Star shrugs it off.
Star checks a low kick from Ramires.
Ramires throws a poor cross that misses
and Star counters with a body kick that stops Ramires in his tracks momentarily.
Star showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramires.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star tried to score with a low kick but Ramires checks it.
Star throws a front kick aimed at Ramires's knee but Ramires avoids it well.
Star tries to land a leg kick but Ramires saw it coming and moves away.
Star throws a leg kick but Ramires checks it.
Ramires lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Star blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Star.
Star throws a head kick but Ramires moves out of range.
Ramires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Star misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramires blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star moves out of range as Ramires strikes.
Ramires looks to land a right hand but Star moved out of range.
Ramires connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Star throws a leg kick but Ramires checks it.
Star takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramires scores with a head kick. Star tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Star throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Star blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star is looking to chop away at Ramires's legs.

Star gets caught napping as Ramires dives in and scores a takedown. Star manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramires swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramires throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramires connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramires throws a low kick, looking for Star's leg but Star calmly moves out of range.
Star avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramires throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Star stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That kick from Ramires tenderised Star's leg. Star is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Ramires throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramires throws a leg kick which misses Star's front leg but catches the back leg as Star tries to avoid it.
Ramires moves out of range of the body kick from Star.
Star goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Star misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Star misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Ramires misses.
Ramires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramires lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid body kick from Ramires.
Ramires keeps Star at a distance using the push kick.
Ramires misses with an uppercut
and Star makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramires checks a leg kick.
Star checks a low kick from Ramires.
A low kick from Ramires misses
and Star counters with a good low kick that Ramires was not able to check.
Ramires wants to slow Star down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star checks a low kick from Ramires.
Ramires attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramires lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramires tries to work over Star's front leg with a kick but Star checks it.
Star avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Ramires.
Star throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ramires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramires goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Star will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Star throws a head kick that misses.
Ramires misses the shot to the body.

Ramires gets a double leg takedown into Star's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to get back to his feet but Ramires is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramires distracts Star with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramires looking to pass the guard.
Sonny Ramires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Star is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramires is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramires wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sonny Ramires wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ramires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramires is looking to land body kicks.
Ramires looks to land a body kick but Star moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star throws a head kick that misses.
Ramires throws a low kick, looking for Star's leg but Star calmly moves out of range.
LA twotwo Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice cross by Ramires.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Ramires comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramires has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sonny Ramires!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Sonny Ramires!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sonny Ramires!

Sonny Ramires wins by unanimous decision!