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WP 125 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 96 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 74 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Wang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang prevents Ramirez from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Ramirez avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramirez is staying active.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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