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746 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 124 wins and 72 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rules shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Rules keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Rules closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Rules pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rules shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceasar Rules.
Rules fails with a takedown attempt.
Rules fails with a takedown attempt.
Rules tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Rules ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rules tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rules somewhat.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Rules and move into the clinch.
Ramirez dives in for a single leg takedown but Rules sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramirez gets control of Rules's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramirez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Rules has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rules controlling from the top position.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rules stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Rules
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to control but Rules postures up.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Rules content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ramirez is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rules takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Rules just content to control the position.
Rules wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is letting Rules control him for a moment.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rules controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rules wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Rules's posture but Rules avoids it.
Ramirez tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rules working away.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
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 letting Rules control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rules wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is letting Rules control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to buck Rules off but Rules is having none of it.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Rules controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rules swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Rules
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rules is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Rules seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rules working a defensive guard here.
Rules has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Rules being controlled here, momentarily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rules looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rules looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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