Josh Culibao and Ricardo Ramos fought a competitive battle during the UFC 305 prelims, with two judges ultimately feeling Ramos deserved the nod in a close, controversial split decision.
Though Culibao damaged Ramos’ leg badly, leaving him limping, the Brazilian had complete control once the fight went to the ground, threatening a choke and nearly finishing the fight there in round one.
Culibao got back to work in the second round, landing more with his striking and having some fun in the process – courtesy of a ballerina-style spin.
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In a close round three, two judges felt that Ramos, through the use of a takedown and doing what he could with his control, deserved the win.
However, it was clear that Culibao landed the greater damage through the fight.
Ricardo Ramos Earns Win In Narrow, And Controversial, Split Decision
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Ramos snaps a two-fight losing skid with the victory tonight, coming in off back-to-back submission losses to Charles Jourdain and Julian Erosa.
Culibao has now dropped three straight after starting his UFC run 3-1-1.
