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WP 34 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 32 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
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.
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Notturna gets full guard.
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ramirez moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (10) Ramirez
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Ramirez
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna is really stuck here.
Notturna breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (18) Ramirez
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Notturna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (21) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is staying tight to Notturna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (23) Ramirez
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (26) Ramirez
Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Notturna tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Notturna! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ramirez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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