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WP 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 24 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turturro continues to drive forward.
Ramirez jumps guard and drags Turturro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Turturro
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Turturro looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Turturro
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is trying to break free.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate 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. |
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