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WP 77 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 70 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Scott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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