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WP 129 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 100 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 136 wins and 101 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparxx tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparxx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ramirez 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.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Sparxx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Sparxx defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparxx leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparxx gets caught flat footed, as Ramirez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparxx! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Sparxx to control.
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx 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.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Ramirez is fighting to break Sparxx's control of his arms but Sparxx is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez 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.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez is the new super heavyweight champion!
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.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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