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WP 73 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 67 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 83 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
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.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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