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WP 53 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 54 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 42 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
And MacGowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez not doing much here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan 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 (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control.
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
MacGowan tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to break Ramirez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ramirez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!
Ramirez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
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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