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WP 58 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 57 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kofel smiles and moves away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Kofel has managed to clinch.
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kofel is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kofel slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Ramirez pulls Kofel in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kofel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kofel is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kofel tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.
Kofel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez keeping hold of Kofel's head, controlling as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kofel is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Kofel wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kofel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kofel defending well.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kofel wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kofel is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Kofel
Kofel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (3) Kofel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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