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WP 114 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 88 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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