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CFC Matt Mac CG 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 62 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez not doing much here.
Alopodis trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Alopodis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
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 five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling from side mount.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Alopodis manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez.
Ramirez stands and throws Alopodis's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (11) Ramirez
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alopodis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Ramirez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez is trying to control here but Alopodis has managed to regain half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alopodis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alopodis is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alopodis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alopodis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (13) Ramirez
Alopodis prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Alopodis controlling the pace.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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