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WP 124 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 60 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) 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!
Ramirez pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Sulvar wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Sulvar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Ramirez
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 controlling the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Sulvar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramirez controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling Sulvar's posture.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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