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CFC CG 730 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 67 losses; Donovan Trumpinov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 119 wins and 69 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trumpinov (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Trumpinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Trumpinov'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.
Trumpinov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Trumpinov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Trumpinov tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Trumpinov (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez avoiding Trumpinov 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Trumpinov trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Well, with Ramirez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Trumpinov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Trumpinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Trumpinov rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
What can Trumpinov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Trumpinov tries to break free.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Trumpinov's back but Trumpinov is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trumpinov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (8) Ramirez
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trumpinov looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trumpinov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trumpinov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ramirez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trumpinov. Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ramirez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trumpinov (2) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez is continuing to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov is trying to escape the mount.
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Trumpinov is holding on tight.
Trumpinov tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trumpinov prevents Ramirez from taking his back.
Trumpinov is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov working to try and regain half guard.
Trumpinov stops Ramirez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Trumpinov tries to control the position but Ramirez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trumpinov (2) vs (18) Ramirez
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as Trumpinov tries to buck him off.
Trumpinov tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ramirez.
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Trumpinov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (18) Ramirez
Trumpinov trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (20) Ramirez
Trumpinov wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Trumpinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trumpinov.
Trumpinov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Trumpinov up and slammed him! Trumpinov can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trumpinov (4) vs (23) Ramirez
Trumpinov looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trumpinov (4) vs (25) Ramirez
Trumpinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 25 to 4.
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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