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WP 38 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 45 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
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.
Wang is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (16) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (20) vs (2) Wang
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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