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WPGC 8 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Kersikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Kersikov
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Ramirez controls the action.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kersikov turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez controlling Kersikov's posture.
Ramirez is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Kersikov is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (17) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (20) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kersikov with him. Kersikov is trying to defend but Ramirez has an arm under the chin now! Kersikov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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