PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 2389 p4p, 92 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 245 p4p, 14 weight class). Jorge Cruz Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz Jr
vs
IsMore

209 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

208 cm
22
285 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Sin City Allstars

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz Jr looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
IsMore works the jab nicely.
IsMore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cruz Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of IsMore's head.
Cruz Jr misses with a left hand
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cruz Jr lunges at IsMore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by IsMore's hand.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
IsMore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz Jr ducks under a wild hook from IsMore.
Cruz Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cruz Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a hook
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.

IsMore darts in and clinches Cruz Jr up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz Jr stalling in the clinch but IsMore improves position.
IsMore misses with a hook to the ribs.
IsMore misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from IsMore.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with some punches.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
Cruz Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz Jr smiles and moves away.
IsMore avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
IsMore lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruz Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr lands a nice shot that snaps IsMore's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Cruz Jr misses.
IsMore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and IsMore moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr throws out a powerful jab.
IsMore ducks under a wild hook from Cruz Jr.
IsMore blocks the body kick.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
Cruz Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by IsMore.
IsMore wants to counter with a clinch but Cruz Jr pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Cruz Jr misses

and IsMore counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cruz Jr won't be happy with that.
IsMore creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cruz Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but IsMore has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore laying and praying for a moment but Cruz Jr takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cruz Jr won't allow IsMore to pass to mount.
Well, if IsMore 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.
IsMore working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore wants to control but Cruz Jr is keeping him busy.
IsMore prevents Cruz Jr from standing back up.
IsMore looks to land a strike but Cruz Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cruz Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
IsMore passes into half guard.
IsMore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but More IsMore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cruz Jr slips a jab from IsMore.
Cruz Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
IsMore tests Cruz Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Cruz Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jorge Cruz Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping IsMore under the eye.

Cruz Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore blocking some punches.
IsMore working aggressively here.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore.

That's one minute gone in the round.

IsMore jumps guard.

IsMore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz Jr postures up.
IsMore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cruz Jr stands up from IsMore's guard - Cruz Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
IsMore misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cruz Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Jorge Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Cruz Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. IsMore doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Jorge Cruz Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
IsMore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz Jr throws out the jab.
Donk. Cruz Jr catches IsMore right on the button with a cross.
Cruz Jr looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
IsMore wants to counter the offense by Cruz Jr and move into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cruz Jr misses.
IsMore avoids a punch combination nicely.
IsMore lands with a right hand.
Cruz Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore needs to keep his hands up - Cruz Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by IsMore.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
IsMore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruz Jr throws an off balance right hand
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and IsMore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cruz Jr scrambles back to his feet.

Cruz Jr clinches up with IsMore and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.

IsMore drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four 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!
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from IsMore's guard.
IsMore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz Jr wanted to stand there but IsMore had control of the position.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Cruz Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

IsMore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
IsMore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by IsMore.
Cruz Jr closes the distance but IsMore moves to the side
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but IsMore avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr swings for the body but IsMore moves out of range.
Cruz Jr slips a straight right by IsMore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore keeps the fight on the outside.
IsMore throws out a powerful jab.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
IsMore blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by IsMore.

IsMore tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cruz Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore trying to control the action but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
IsMore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
IsMore misses with an uppercut.
Cruz Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz Jr throws a right hand that misses
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but IsMore moves out of range.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
IsMore misses the body punch
and Cruz Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cruz Jr misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz Jr, as that shot connected.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IsMore has time to react.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook

and IsMore counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
IsMore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz Jr fails to land.
IsMore struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz Jr controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but IsMore gets an underhook and turns Cruz Jr into the cage.
Cruz Jr has a couple of punches blocked by IsMore.
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
Cruz Jr blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to More IsMore.
I think IsMore 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... More IsMore!
More IsMore very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.