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755 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 126 wins and 74 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rules is defended easily by Ramirez.
Rules shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Rules saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Rules shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rules's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceasar Rules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rules stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Rules sprawls well.
Rules shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rules looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rules sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Rules tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rules somewhat.
Rules shoots in and drives through. Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez shoots in and drives through. Rules sprawls well.
Rules darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Rules prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Rules is controlling well.
Ramirez is looking to control Rules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rules trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules is taking a breather. Ramirez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rules is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Rules sits in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rules wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rules trying to control the pace.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Ramirez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rules controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rules controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Rules tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rules wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Rules postures up.
Rules content just to control the position here.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rules controlling his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Rules isn't that keen on the idea.
Rules content just to control the position here.
Rules will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rules controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Rules has a good base and remains in mount.
Rules content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Rules maintains control.
Rules can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Rules pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rules (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Rules go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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