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WP 99 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 55 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (9) Ramirez
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turturro goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (9) vs (16) Ramirez
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (9) vs (19) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 9.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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