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WP 46 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 50 wins and 31 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Juncker, which made it look bad.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Juncker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Juncker
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.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well,Ramirez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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