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Event:
CFC MM CG 3
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
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 44 wins and 54 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 62 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is staying tight to Alopodis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Alopodis blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Alopodis denies him.
Alopodis is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
Alopodis tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alopodis tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T6#
Alopodis can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez working away.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alopodis avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Alopodis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alopodis trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T9#
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Alopodis is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.#T10#
Ramirez is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
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.
More stalling from Ramirez.#T12#
Ramirez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Ramirez is thwarting Alopodis's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is trying is best to control the position here. #T14#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Alopodis wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (10) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 0. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
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 112 wins and 62 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Perkins, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Perkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Perkins tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Perkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perkins pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Perkins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perkins feints the counter takedown.
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.
Perkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.#T1#
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Perkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez. #TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Perkins is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Perkins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Perkins
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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. #T2#
Ramirez postures up.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Perkins
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Perkins is stalling in the full guard.
Perkins trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Perkins tries to pass.
Perkins pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Perkins trying to control the pace. #T4#
Perkins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Perkins
Perkins tries to take Ramirez's back but instead Ramirez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Perkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkins is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #T5#
Perkins keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Perkins is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Perkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (5) Perkins#T6#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Perkins is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T7#
Ramirez in the domination position with Perkins hanging on.
Ramirez working away.
Perkins tries to improve position but can't.
Perkins is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Perkins is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Perkins wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Perkins looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (8) vs (5) Perkins
Ramirez prevents Perkins from getting the reversal.
Perkins has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (5) Perkins
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy.#T9#
Perkins is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
You can see the frustration on Perkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Perkins is really stuck here.
#T10#
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Perkins right now.
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.
What can Perkins do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Perkins tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Perkins for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Ramirez is hanging on to Perkins's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez wants to control but Perkins manages to buck him off and is now in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Perkins! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (7) Perkins
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Perkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Perkins has passed into half guard.
Perkins trying to control the pace.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Perkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Perkins working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ramirez's thigh. Ramirez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC Matt Mac CG 1
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
Alopodis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez stalling. #T3#
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.
#T4#
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!#T5#
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#T6#
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#T7#
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.
#T8#
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.
#T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control but Alopodis postures up.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy.
Alopodis controlling the pace. #T14#
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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Event:
CFC CG 53
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
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 42 wins and 53 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 111 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Alopodis pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Alopodis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramirez to the mat! Ramirez manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Alopodis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Alopodis's head. It's preventing any offense from Alopodis, at least for the moment.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #T4#
Alopodis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Ramirez has control of Alopodis's left arm, preventing Alopodis from doing any damage.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Alopodis content to stall in guard here.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T7#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Alopodis controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez pulls Alopodis in close to his closed guard and prevents Alopodis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Alopodis controlling from the top position.
Alopodis is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alopodis looking to control.
Alopodis has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Alopodis controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Alopodis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alopodis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T13#
Ramirez keeping hold of Alopodis's head, controlling as best he can.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alopodis.
Alopodis trying to control the pace. #T14#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alopodis takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Ceph Alopodis is the new middleweight champion!
Ceph Alopodis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 16 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oh defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Oh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Oh persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position.
Oh tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oh is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oh's legs.
Ramirez has control of an arm but Oh manages to advance to Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (4) vs (4) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Oh controls the position.
Oh doesn't have the hooks in and Ramirez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Oh controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Oh seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.#T2#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Oh is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh 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.
Oh tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Oh is working away. #T3#
Oh looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (4) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to control but Oh wriggling away.
Oh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Oh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Oh is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Oh is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oh gets back to half guard.
Oh wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Oh is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Oh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T5#
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Oh trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oh trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Oh.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Oh pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Oh trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Oh looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Oh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Oh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oh moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oh wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Oh controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #SUB#
Oh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Oh seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Oh is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oh's legs.
Oh is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Oh 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: Oh (4) vs (16) Ramirez
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Oh (4) vs (19) Ramirez#T9#
I really don't envy Oh right now.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Oh is trying to break free.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Oh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Oh manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (6) vs (19) Ramirez
Ramirez pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
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.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (6) vs (21) Ramirez
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Oh is looking for a triangle here but Ramirez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (6) vs (24) Ramirez#T11#
Oh is looking for a sweep.
Oh is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oh is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oh is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position. #T12#
Oh is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez prevents Oh from improving his position.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #T13#
Oh trying to control from the bottom.
Well,Oh is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Oh won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Oh moves into full guard.
Oh keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Oh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Oh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#T14##SUB#
Oh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
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.
Oh controlling the position.
Oh trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 24 to 6. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 51
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
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 109 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Borgia
Ramirez controlling the action here.
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.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is pressing down on Borgia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgia is holding on for now. #T1#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Borgia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Ramirez is taking a breather. Borgia 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.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
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 slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Borgia keeping control of the position.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borgia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borgia wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Borgia trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Borgia is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Borgia won't allow it.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Borgia is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Borgia#T8#
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez working away.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Borgia
Ramirez is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Borgia won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Borgia#T9#
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borgia sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Borgia is defending the position. #T11#
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia has given up his back. Will we see Ramirez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Borgia
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Borgia from escaping the position.
#T12#
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Borgia right now.
#T13#
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Borgia's body.
#SUB#
Ramirez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Borgia is really stuck here.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Borgia breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Borgia
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borgia trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (18) vs (4) Borgia
Ramirez won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
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. |
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Event:
CFC CG 49
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
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 108 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dracul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Dracul
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul controlling the action here.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Dracul's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Ramirez continues to stall.
Dracul is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dracul prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T2##SUB2#
Dracul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
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 hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dracul trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ramirez is in trouble now - Dracul has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Dracul
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dracul working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dracul looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dracul wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it. #T5#
Dracul controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez wants to control but Dracul is having none of it.
Dracul wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it. #T6#
Dracul controlling from mount.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, controlling Dracul's posture momentarily.
Dracul is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Dracul's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
#T7#
Dracul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez holds on to Dracul as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dracul content just to control the position here.
Dracul tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Dracul wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Dracul#T9#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dracul is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dracul pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez stalling.
Ramirez prevents Dracul from improving his position.#T11#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Dracul is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Dracul wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (5) Dracul
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez looking to control but Dracul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Dracul really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
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.
Dracul has given up his back here. Will Ramirez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (5) Dracul#T14#
Dracul tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.
Dracul is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as Dracul tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CFC CG 47
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 15 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Oh pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Oh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh looking for a sweep. Not yet Oh, not yet. #T1#
Oh seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Oh keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oh has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T2#
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Oh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oh swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Oh is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oh's guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Oh 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.
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.#T4#
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.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T5#
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T6#
Oh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Oh is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Oh defends it.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!#T7#
Oh is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Oh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Oh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oh (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Oh trying to control.
Oh biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Oh keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Good control from Oh.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oh keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Oh 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.#T10#
Oh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Oh won't let him.
Oh is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
Oh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T12#
Oh's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez tries to escape but Oh has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Ramirez tries to escape the position.
Ramirez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Oh's guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Oh keeps moving.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Oh is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ramirez passes Oh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oh trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 4. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC CG 45
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
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 28 wins and 7 losses; Android Sixty Five! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sixty Five is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Sixty Five is controlling well.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Sixty Five looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ramirez wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sixty Five will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixty Five 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 controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Sixty Five keeps him under control.
Sixty Five is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez is pressing down on Sixty Five's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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?
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Sixty Five wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Sixty Five is trying to get back to full guard.
Sixty Five is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez prevents Sixty Five from improving his position.#T3#
Sixty Five is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sixty Five is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is thwarting Sixty Five's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixty Five wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Sixty Five really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sixty Five wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Sixty Five is trying to break free.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T5#
Sixty Five tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez not allowing Sixty Five to control his hands.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sixty Five's body.
Sixty Five manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Sixty Five.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (8) Ramirez
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (4) vs (10) Ramirez#T6#
Sixty Five working a defensive guard but Ramirez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sixty Five (4) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the action but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Sixty Five 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: Sixty Five (4) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Sixty Five is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Sixty Five wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Sixty Five is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
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.#T8#
Sixty Five is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sixty Five is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Sixty Five to control.
Sixty Five tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Sixty Five is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sixty Five (4) vs (18) Ramirez
Sixty Five tries to escape the position.
Sixty Five is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez is not going to allow Sixty Five to sit and survive in this position.
Ramirez trying to control.#T10#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Sixty Five is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sixty Five is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sixty Five tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sixty Five trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Sixty Five looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Sixty Five's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Sixty Five is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sixty Five tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Sixty Five rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Sixty Five right now.
Good control from Ramirez.#T12#
Sixty Five needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Sixty Five from escaping the position.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sixty Five doesn't escape.
Sixty Five is in bad spot here.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Sixty Five looks to control.
Sixty Five tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
#T13#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands.
Sixty Five is trying to break free.
#T14#
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Sixty Five is staying busy.
Sixty Five tries to break free.
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as Sixty Five tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez avoiding Sixty Five 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 18 to 4. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 5
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
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 105 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Quark counters by clinching up.
Ramirez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quark.
Quark wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Quark pulls guard.
Quark working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quark being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#T1#
Quark is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T2#
Quark looking to control.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now.
Quark has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Quark trying to control the position here.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Quark has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Quark is retaining full guard.
Quark pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Quark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quark pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Quark wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Quark controlling the position.#T6#
Quark's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quark trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Quark is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T7#
Quark wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Quark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Quark wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (3) vs (0) Quark
Quark is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Quark tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez looking to control but Quark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quark wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Quark for as long as he can get away with.
Quark tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Quark tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Quark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Quark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T12#
Quark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (3) vs (2) Quark
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Quark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quark wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T13#
Quark 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: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Quark
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quark is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Quark is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Quark is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quark is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 41
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gean fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Gean is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Gean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gean (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've been hearing good reports from Gean'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.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gean is trying to improve his position.
Gean seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
Gean is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gean is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez gets to mount! Gean was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gean (0) vs (7) Ramirez#T1#
Gean is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Gean tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gean wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gean (0) vs (10) Ramirez#T2#
Gean tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him 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?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Gean rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Gean from escaping the position.
Gean trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Gean buck him off.
Gean manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Gean.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T3#
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Gean is pushing down on Ramirez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramirez is fighting to maintain full guard but Gean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.
Gean wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well. #T4#
Gean is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Gean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez trying to control but Gean postures up.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Gean, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Gean is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Gean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gean 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.#SUB#
Gean wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Gean is controlling well.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T6#
Ramirez is not content to let Gean control the position.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gean's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gean's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gean (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Gean tries to escape the position.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Gean. #T7#
Gean trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Gean's back but Gean 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 Gean. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Gean is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez is controlling Gean's posture.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Gean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Ramirez is pulling down on Gean's head. It's preventing any offense from Gean, at least for the moment.
Gean trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T10#
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gean has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Gean trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is holding Gean down, trying to stall.#T11#
Gean is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramirez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gean working away.
Gean trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Gean tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs. #T12#
Gean controls the position.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (7) vs (16) Ramirez
Gean is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gean wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gean is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Gean wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (7) vs (19) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 7. Jackson Ramirez retains his middleweight title!
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
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 22 wins and 14 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 103 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Oh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramirez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jisoo Oh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oh (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Oh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
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!#T1#
Oh is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (0) vs (6) Ramirez
Oh tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.#T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Oh is having none of it.
Ramirez is looking to take Oh's back but instead Oh gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Oh trying to control from the bottom.
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.#T3#
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
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.
Oh is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (9) Ramirez#T4#
Oh working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Oh to control.#T5#
Oh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (12) Ramirez#T6#
Oh trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T7#
Ramirez avoiding Oh 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Oh tries to break free.
Oh trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Oh trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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.
Oh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Oh wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (15) Ramirez
Oh tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Oh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oh tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh is working to get back to half guard.
Oh wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.#T12#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Oh to control.
Oh is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Oh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (18) Ramirez
Oh is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oh tries to break free.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Oh buck him off.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Oh tries to break free.
#T14#
Oh is keeping busy.
Oh trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Oh's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez gets his hands free as Oh looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 18 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez is the new middleweight champion!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 131
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
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 102 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 76 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramirez quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Wang
Wang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Wang 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.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Wang's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Wang trying to control the position.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez postures up.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (5) Wang#T4#
Ramirez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang is really stuck here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang 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 Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (7) Wang
Wang sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wang passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wang postures up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Wang passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Wang is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (10) Wang
Wang tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Wang 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.#T10#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Wang wants to control the action but instead Ramirez gets a body lock and reverses into Wang's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (10) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang is continuing to stall.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.#T11#
Ramirez pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T12#
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T13#
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (10) Wang#T14#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wang's legs.
Wang tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Jackson Ramirez retains his super heavyweight title!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 130
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
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 101 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 49 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
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.
Sulvar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sulvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
As Sulvar tries to get set, Ramirez tries to push him back and clinch up but Sulvar manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.#TD#
Sulvar 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) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sulvar is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T2#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sulvar holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ramirez stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sulvar
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T5#
Sulvar prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T6#
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Sulvar stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
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.#T7#
Ramirez staying calm.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sulvar's legs. #T8#
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sulvar tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T9#
Sulvar stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T10#
I wouldn't like to be where Sulvar is right now.
Sulvar is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T11#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sulvar for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Sulvar tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T14#
Sulvar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ramirez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez retains his super heavyweight title!
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 129
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#T5#
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.#T6#
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. #T7#
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. #T8#
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. #T9#
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. #T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #T13#
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. #T14#
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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Event:
WP 128
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
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 99 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 75 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T1#
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.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but Wang doesn't allow it.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Wang from escaping the position.
Wang trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Wang is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wang is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Wang tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T5#
Wang is really stuck here.
Wang biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Good control from Ramirez.
Wang is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wang tries to break free.
What can Wang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wang breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (5) Wang
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang postures up.#T8#
Wang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang working away.
Wang controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
Wang trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T10#
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Wang is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ramirez is not content to let Wang control the position. #T11#
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.#T12#
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
It looks like Wang 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 is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
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.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 127
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 61 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juncker somewhat.
Juncker shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Juncker with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaston Juncker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juncker! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Good control from Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Good control from Ramirez.#T2#
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him 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?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Juncker is in bad spot here.
#T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T5#
Ramirez not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T6#
Ramirez avoiding Juncker 's attempts to control his hands.
Juncker is trying to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Juncker's body.
#T7#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Juncker tries to escape the position.
Juncker looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.#T8#
What can Juncker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Ramirez is hanging on to Juncker's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Juncker.#T10#
Ramirez not allowing Juncker to control his hands.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T11#
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Juncker tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
#T12#
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Juncker. #SUB2#
Juncker has hold of Ramirez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Ramirez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Juncker is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Ramirez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 126
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 48 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sulvar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
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!
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sulvar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Sulvar is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez pushes down on Sulvar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Ramirez stalling.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez stalling. #T5#
Sulvar is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Sulvar'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.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez won't allow Sulvar to sweep him here.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Sulvar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T8#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T9#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
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.
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.#T10#
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.#T11#
Ramirez is continuing to stall.
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T12#
Sulvar has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T14#
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.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 125
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
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 96 wins and 61 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 74 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T1#
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Wang 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.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez working away.#T4#
Wang prevents Ramirez from moving into mount.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T6#
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Wang
Wang trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wang's body.
Ramirez avoiding Wang 's attempts to control his hands.
Wang looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T8#
Wang is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ramirez is staying active.
Wang rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang keeps trying to improve his position.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T9#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Wang buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Wang right now.
Wang trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Wang is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang regains half guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Wang trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Wang
Wang is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is having none of it. #T14#
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang 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.
Wang trying to control from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Wang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wang is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
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.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 124
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 47 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 60 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (0) vs (2) Ramirez
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!
Ramirez pushing down on Sulvar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sulvar trying to control here.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well. #T1#
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
Sulvar 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Sulvar wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Sulvar 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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. #T3#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sulvar's thigh. Sulvar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) 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 controlling the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sulvar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it. #T7#
Ramirez is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Sulvar trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Sulvar 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.
Ramirez controls Sulvar momentarily but Sulvar frees himself. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sulvar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in to control the position. #T11#
Sulvar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sulvar won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T12#
Ramirez controlling Sulvar's posture.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Sulvar tries to pass.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Sulvar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar postures up.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez pulls Sulvar in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Sulvar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Sulvar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Tres Sulvar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 123
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
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 73 wins and 73 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 60 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez postures up.
Wang 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang trying to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T5#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Wang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang 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.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang 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: Wang (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's posture.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T10#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#T11#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Wang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wang is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wang continues to hold on tight.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wang pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Ramirez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wang tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (4) vs (12) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wang doesn't escape.
Ramirez not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is hanging on to Wang's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Wang.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 12 to 4.
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.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 122
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
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 95 wins and 59 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 71 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lavicci to the mat! Lavicci manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet. #T1#
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position. #T6#
Lavicci is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Lavicci controlling from mount.
Lavicci fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #SUB2#
Lavicci jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Lavicci has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Lavicci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him. #T10#
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez stops Lavicci from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ramirez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T12#
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci just content to control the position.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Lavicci#T13#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Lavicci's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T14#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Lavicci looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavicci pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 6 to 2.
Our winner, Anthony Lavicci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 121
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
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 60 wins and 78 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 59 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balkan fails with a takedown attempt.
Balkan tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the position.
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Balkan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Balkan blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Balkan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (0) vs (6) Ramirez
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!
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Balkan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (6) Ramirez#T3#
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T4#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T5#
Balkan postures up.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T6#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is pulling down on Balkan's head. It's preventing any offense from Balkan, at least for the moment.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Balkan has passed into half guard.
Balkan passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (6) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ramirez is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it. #T9#
Balkan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Balkan controls the position.
Balkan tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T13#
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Balkan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Balkan is working to get back to half guard.
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 10 to 5.
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. |
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Event:
WP 120
Date: Jul 03, 2024 |
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 94 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 98 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Sparxx trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.#T2#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Sparxx keeping control of the position.
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 tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Sparxx is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Sparxx is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T7#
Sparxx controlling the position well.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Sparxx looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramirez is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now. #T11#
Sparxx controlling the position for now.
Sparxx is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Sparxx gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Sparxx#T13#
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Sparxx postures up. #T14#
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Ramirez looking to control.
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Sparxx is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Sparxx wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tyrone Sparxx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 119
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 130 wins and 97 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez leaves Sparxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt - Sparxx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparxx dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Sparxx's head and hops out.
Sparxx looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Sparxx.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Sparxx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparxx wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ramirez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Sparxx
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 tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Ramirez gets to mount! Sparxx was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Sparxx#T2#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Sparxx is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparxx is looking to escape. #T3#
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Sparxx squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Sparxx tries to break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Sparxx but Sparxx is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Sparxx is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Sparxx. #T8#
Sparxx is keeping busy.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T9#
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx tries to escape the position.
#T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Sparxx tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez is hanging on to Sparxx's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Sparxx is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position. #T13#
Sparxx manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Sparxx
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
#T14#
Sparxx looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 118
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
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 92 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 91 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Turturro looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro 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. #T2#
Turturro passes into half guard.
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.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Turturro's back. He's all about the action.
Turturro is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Ramirez gets full guard.#T4#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Ramirez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Turturro not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Turturro wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro 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: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Turturro
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 just content to control the position.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.#T13#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T14#
Turturro 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.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 9 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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Event:
WP 117
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
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 91 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 96 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sparxx closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Sparxx pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparxx's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
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.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet. #T1#
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
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.#T4#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Sparxx blocks the move with his legs.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Sparxx wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T6#
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramirez working away.#T7#
Sparxx holds on to Ramirez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ramirez controlling the position. #T8#
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T9#
Sparxx manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
Sparxx wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Sparxx trying to control here.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T11#
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
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 not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx controlling Ramirez's posture. #T13#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T14#
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 116
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 70 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Notturna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Notturna shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strega Notturna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Notturna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Notturna goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Ramirez gets control of Notturna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramirez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T1#
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Notturna defending well.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from improving his position.#T4#
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Notturna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling from side mount.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.#T5#
Notturna tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna manages to get back to half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Notturna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna is trying is best to control the position here.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Notturna is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (11) Ramirez
Notturna is really stuck here.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Notturna doesn't escape.
Ramirez is hanging on to Notturna's back as he tries to escape.
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Notturna buck him off.
Ramirez not allowing Notturna to control his hands.
Ramirez controls the position.#T9#
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.
Notturna trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Notturna is trying to break free.
#T10#
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Notturna is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Notturna.#T11#
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Notturna pushed the leg off.
Notturna is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Ramirez avoiding Notturna 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez controls the position.
I really don't envy Notturna right now.
#T13#
Notturna just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Notturna trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Notturna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Notturna is trying to break free.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
Notturna trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controls the action.
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 11 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 115
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
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 57 wins and 75 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Balkan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Well, if Balkan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Balkan is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Balkan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard. #T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T3#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to pass to mount. #T4#
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#SUB#
Balkan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Ramirez to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Balkan pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Balkan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Balkan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T8#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Balkan stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Balkan is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Balkan is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Balkan has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balkan is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Balkan tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Balkan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Balkan can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Balkan is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Balkan denies him.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 114
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
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 88 wins and 58 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Lavicci's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T4#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T5#
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.#T6#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ramirez has Lavicci pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T9#
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez passes Lavicci's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Lavicci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Ramirez is keen to just control but Lavicci is a slippery customer.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WP 113
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
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 52 wins and 67 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 88 wins and 57 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lavicci content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Lavicci is trying to move to mount but Ramirez reverses beautifully and ends up in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Lavicci has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
#T4#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Lavicci is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lavicci is staying active.
Lavicci tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #T6#
Lavicci is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Lavicci from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T9##SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Lavicci passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T11#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Lavicci defends easily.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci advances to half guard. #T13#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ramirez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T14#
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lavicci's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Anthony Lavicci thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 112
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
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 88 wins and 56 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 68 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Notturna lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T1#
Notturna has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Notturna is continuing to stall.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Notturna trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is taking a breather. Notturna 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.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Notturna is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Notturna wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Notturna pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna managing to control the position.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
Notturna has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Notturna
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Notturna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Notturna
Ramirez is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna controlling from side mount. #T10#
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Notturna's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Notturna has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on Notturna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 111
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 56 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 89 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Turturro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro#T2#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Turturro tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez staying calm.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez working away.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Ramirez is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Turturro is trying to get back to full guard.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro controlling the position for now.#T7#
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T9#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet. #T11#
Turturro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turturro wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turturro holds on and takes a little breather.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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. |
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Event:
WP 110
Date: May 29, 2024 |
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 87 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 67 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Notturna has a takedown stuffed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Notturna has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Notturna closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Notturna lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Notturna 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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Notturna
Ramirez stops Notturna from passing to mount. #T4#
Ramirez is letting Notturna control him for a moment.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Notturna controls from the top position.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Ramirez is not content to let Notturna control the position.
Ramirez tries to buck Notturna off but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee asks Notturna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notturna prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Notturna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (0) vs (7) Notturna
Notturna controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Notturna tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Notturna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
It looks like Notturna 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.
Let's hope that Notturna 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.#T7#
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Notturna controlling his opponent.
Notturna fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Notturna is very close to passing his half guard.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramirez is not content to let Notturna control the position.#T9#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T10#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Notturna trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Notturna stalling.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Notturna is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
More stalling from Notturna.
Notturna is continuing to stall.#T14#
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 109
Date: May 25, 2024 |
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 86 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 65 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lavicci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Lavicci
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez content just to control the position here. #T1#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
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.
Lavicci is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away. #T5#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.#T6#
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lavicci tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez controls the action.#T8#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Lavicci.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Lavicci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Lavicci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lavicci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Lavicci
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Lavicci is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.#T11#
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lavicci looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T12#
Lavicci controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lavicci seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Lavicci tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (2) Lavicci#T14#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Lavicci working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
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. |
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Event:
WP 108
Date: May 22, 2024 |
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 85 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Klopstock slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt.
Klopstock shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Klopstock gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Klopstock manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Klopstock pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klopstock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Klopstock looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klopstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Klopstock 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.
Ramirez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Klopstock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Klopstock
Ramirez controls the position. #T2#
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez working away.
Klopstock is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Klopstock 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: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Klopstock
Klopstock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez looking to control but Klopstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez trying to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Ramirez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Klopstock
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Klopstock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Klopstock#T4#
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez pulls Klopstock in close to prevent any damage.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Klopstock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez seems keen to control Klopstock's posture.#T5#
Klopstock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Klopstock controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Klopstock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Klopstock trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T7#
Klopstock wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Klopstock controlling the action here.
Klopstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #SUB2#
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez wants to control but Klopstock is keeping busy.
#T9#
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Klopstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Klopstock's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Klopstock
Klopstock trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Klopstock wants to escape the position.
Klopstock trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Klopstock right now.
#T10#
Ramirez is looking to control Klopstock but Klopstock is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Klopstock wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Klopstock is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Klopstock keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Ramirez avoiding Klopstock 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Klopstock tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Klopstock looks to control.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Klopstock's back but Klopstock 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 Klopstock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Klopstock preventing the sweep.
Klopstock trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klopstock manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Klopstock
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control but Klopstock is working from the bottom.
Klopstock is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Klopstock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Klopstock isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Klopstock 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: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Klopstock#T14#
Klopstock 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: Ramirez (21) vs (4) Klopstock
Klopstock is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Klopstock is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to take Klopstock's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 107
Date: May 18, 2024 |
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 84 wins and 55 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 86 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Turturro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
No luck for Ramirez with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
I wouldn't like to be where Turturro is right now.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T3#
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T5#
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Ramirez is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T8#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Turturro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Turturro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
Turturro stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.#T12#
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.
Turturro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T13#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Turturro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (0) Turturro#T14#
Turturro is trying to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Turturro tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 104
Date: May 08, 2024 |
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 84 wins and 54 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 52 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Juncker. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez stops Juncker from passing to mount.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker controlling the pace.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Juncker content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Juncker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Juncker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.#T5#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T6#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass. #T7#
Juncker 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.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
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 pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez is controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard.
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T12#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker is adopting a defensive guard.
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. #T13#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Juncker
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Juncker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 6 to 2.
A very excited looking Gaston Juncker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 103
Date: May 04, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 62 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 84 wins and 53 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang 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.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Wang getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Wang passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wang wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #T1#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to advance to full mount but Ramirez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Wang stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Wang controls the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
A lull in the action here as Wang stalls from top position.#T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Wang controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
Wang controlling the position.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Ramirez stops Wang from passing to mount.
Wang taking a breather here.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
#T5#
Wang prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wang pulls his head out easily.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (11) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.#T6#
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang 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.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T7#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wang is stalling here but it's allowed Ramirez to get half guard.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Wang seems content to control.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Wang controlling the action here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking to control.
#T9#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang continues to stall.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Wang slips nicely into half guard.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 102
Date: May 01, 2024 |
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 83 wins and 53 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 83 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez slows the pace down.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro struggling a bit here.#T1#
Turturro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Turturro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro controlling from the top position.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ramirez is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turturro is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T6#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro manages to buck him off and is now in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Turturro#T10#
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Turturro looking to control.
Ramirez pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Turturro#T13#
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.#T14#
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 101
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
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 83 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scott shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.#TD#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scott struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face as Ramirez controls the position. #T2#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T3#
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Scott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Scott
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Scott is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Scott has good solid back control here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
#T7#
Scott controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
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 trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Scott
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Scott wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Scott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.#T11#
Scott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (8) Scott
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Tyron Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 100
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
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 64 wins and 61 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wang looking for a takedown.
Wang is looking for a takedown.
Wang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramirez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang is looking to counter the offense by Ramirez and move into the clinch.#CL#
Wang pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang controlling the position for now.#T3#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Wang is a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
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.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it. #T6#
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T9#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wang controlling the position.#T10#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T13#
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Wang is trying is best to control the position here.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T14#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 99
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 55 wins and 80 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 52 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Turturro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T1#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (9) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (12) Ramirez
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!#T10#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T13#
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (9) vs (14) Ramirez
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Turturro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14##SUB#
Turturro goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (9) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (9) vs (19) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 9.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WP 98
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
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 81 wins and 51 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 49 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Nice takedown defense from Ramirez. No joy for Juncker on that attempt.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Juncker defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Juncker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ramirez pulls guard successfully.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling Juncker's posture.
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Juncker
A lull in the action here as Juncker stalls from top position.#T2#
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
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.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Ramirez is not content to let Juncker control the position.
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.
Juncker slows the pace down. #T3#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Juncker keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Juncker tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #T7#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Juncker happy to just control the position for now.
Juncker tries to advance position but instead Ramirez slips a leg back in to half guard.
Juncker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy.
#T10#
Juncker is looking to stall here but Ramirez recovers full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker 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.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T12#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Juncker controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up. #T13#
Juncker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Juncker
Juncker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Juncker
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 5 to 2.
Gaston Juncker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 117 wins and 89 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sparxx manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sparxx preventing the sweep.
Sparxx slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking for a sweep but Sparxx has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sparxx (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparxx has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx'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.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sparxx controlling his opponent. #T2#
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (10) vs (0) Ramirez
Sparxx biding his time, looking for the opening.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T5#
Sparxx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparxx slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez tries to roll but Sparxx sticks to his back.
#T7#
Sparxx controls the action.
Sparxx has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sparxx keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T8#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T9#
Sparxx avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
Sparxx controls the position.#T10#
Ramirez turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Sparxx pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparxx is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Ramirez is trying to hold Sparxx in close to prevent damage but Sparxx has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Sparxx slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Sparxx has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Sparxx taking a breather here. #T14#
Ramirez is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sparxx tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyrone Sparxx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 80 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 78 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Turturro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramirez did well to prevent Turturro getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T2#
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turturro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turturro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez avoiding Turturro 's attempts to control his hands.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Turturro tries to break free.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#T5#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Turturro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T7#
Turturro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro
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.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ramirez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turturro's body.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Turturro from escaping the position.
Turturro breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turturro stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is trying to keep Turturro in close.
#T14#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Turturro
Ramirez stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 50 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 66 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Balkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Balkan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Balkan is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ramirez pulls Balkan in to control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Balkan content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T4##SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Balkan not doing much here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T6#
Balkan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkan controlling Ramirez's posture. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#T9#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Balkan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to take Balkan's back here but Balkan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Balkan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away. #T13#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it. #T14#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 49 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 29 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Scott
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Ramirez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.#T3#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #T5#
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to control but Scott postures up.
#T7#
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Ramirez is pressing down on Scott's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Scott
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9#
Ramirez stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (5) Scott
Ramirez looking to control but instead Scott has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T11#
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position. #T12#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Scott has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T13#
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scott knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.#T14#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Scott is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Scott wins on points by 6 to 5.
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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 79 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 58 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Wang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ramirez sprawls well initially but Wang persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez has his hands on Wang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#T1#
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wang being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Wang 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: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Wang#T4#
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang stalling.
Wang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Wang#T5#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.#T6##T7#
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T8#
Wang controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Wang
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#T11#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang controlling the position.#T13#
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Wang controlling the position.#T14#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang controlling the position.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 78 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scott somewhat.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott trying to control the position here. #T2#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ramirez is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Scott is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Ramirez controls the position.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Scott#T8#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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 wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely. #T9#
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.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez is stalling here but it's allowed Scott to get half guard.
#T10#
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #T11#
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Scott tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Scott#T13#
Scott sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scott is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#T14#
Scott is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
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 77 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
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.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyron Scott.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Hammer House of Horror inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Scott wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy. #T1#
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott trying to control here.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T3#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Scott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T6#
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.#T7#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez fails to move to back control. #T8#
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Scott wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T10#
Scott is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T12#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Scott is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Scott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 90
Date: Mar 20, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 53 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 48 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lavicci.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Lavicci passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T3#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lavicci's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is looking to reverse the position.
Lavicci is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T4#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T5#
Lavicci is holding Ramirez down, trying to stall.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Lavicci wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lavicci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (5) Ramirez
Lavicci tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T8#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Lavicci sits in half guard.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Lavicci goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (10) vs (7) Ramirez#T9#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
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.#T11#
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Lavicci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lavicci. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Lavicci tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez takes Lavicci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (13) Ramirez
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
#T14#
Ramirez controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 10.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
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 76 wins and 47 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Scott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Scott
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Scott
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Scott postures up.#T2#
Scott controlling from the full mount.
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.
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Ramirez controls the position.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
#T7#
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T9#
Ramirez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #T10#
Scott controlling the pace.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T11#
Ramirez wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Scott
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez 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 is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Ramirez wants to control but Scott is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Scott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T13#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Tyron Scott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 76 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 56 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Let's hope that Wang 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T2#
Wang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T4#
Wang 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T8#
It looks like Wang 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 bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (5) Wang#T9#
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wang is retaining full guard.
Wang trying to control the position here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T14#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is stalling here. Wang is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wang has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (9) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
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 75 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 56 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Notturna's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Notturna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ramirez prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.
Notturna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Notturna is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Notturna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna trying to control here.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna controlling the position for now.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Notturna keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Notturna pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T6#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Notturna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Notturna#T7#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Notturna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Notturna
Notturna looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Notturna
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T9#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
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.
Ramirez postures up.
#T11#
Notturna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez won't allow Notturna to sweep him here. #T12#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Notturna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T14#
Notturna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 74 wins and 46 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Scott tries to sprawl but Ramirez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott is holding on to half guard well.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T3#
Scott is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Scott is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to advance to Scott's back.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T6#
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Scott is holding on tight.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez prevents Scott from getting the reversal.#T7#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away. #T10#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Scott tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Scott is trying to escape the mount but Ramirez keeps good control and instead manages to take Scott's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Scott is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Scott trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.
Ramirez not allowing Scott to control his hands.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but Scott is staying busy.
Scott trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T13#
Scott tries to break free.
Scott 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.
Scott is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Scott.#T14#
Ramirez continues to stall.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Scott trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control the position but Scott frees himself and scrambles - Ramirez manages to regain control in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
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 74 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 51 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lavicci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lavicci.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Ramirez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lavicci wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Lavicci trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Lavicci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez is controlling Lavicci's posture.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lavicci pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T8#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
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.#T9#
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Lavicci looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lavicci holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.#T11#
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.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T12#
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lavicci is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Lavicci#T13#
Lavicci trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (7) Lavicci
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Lavicci seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Let's hope that Lavicci 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.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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?#T1#
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: Scott (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Scott keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Scott defends it.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Scott defending well. #T4#
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T5#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Scott won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Scott 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.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#T6#
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?#T7#
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
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 taking a breather. Scott 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 is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Scott preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Scott is defending well.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Scott is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Scott is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Scott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scott is holding on for now.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott trying to control the position here. #T12#
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Scott looking to control.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Ramirez trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 2 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 47 wins and 54 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 45 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Notturna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna controlling Ramirez's posture.
Notturna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Notturna is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T1#
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Notturna right now.
Notturna wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Notturna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Notturna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Notturna postures up.
Ramirez is controlling Notturna's posture.
Notturna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Notturna slips nicely into half guard.
Notturna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Notturna is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Notturna 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. #T5#
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez controls Notturna momentarily but Notturna frees himself.
Notturna 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.
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (8) Ramirez
The referee asks Notturna politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Notturna prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna in the domination position with Ramirez hanging on.
Notturna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T8#
Notturna controlling the pace.
Ramirez is concentrating on defense, preventing Notturna from advancing position.
Notturna not doing much here.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Well, if Notturna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Notturna sits in half guard.
Notturna stalling.
Notturna 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.#T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.#T12##T13#
Notturna continues to stall.#T14#
Notturna continues to hold on tight.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna controlling the action here.
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 8 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 82
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 72 wins and 44 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 54 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Wang won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Wang content to stall in guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Wang is proving a slippery customer.
Wang 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.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
It looks like Wang 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.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang postures up.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang postures up.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang 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.
Ramirez is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position. #T6#
Wang passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Wang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Wang
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Wang is continuing to stall.#T8#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Wang isn't that keen on the idea.
Wang controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.#T9#
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Wang tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Wang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Wang controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Wang looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang content just to control the position here. #T14#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 5 to 2.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 81
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
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 46 wins and 53 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 43 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Notturna dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (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.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Notturna 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.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Notturna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T1#
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has Notturna pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Notturna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Notturna controlling the position.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Further stalling from Notturna.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Notturna is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Notturna just content to control the position. #T5#
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez stops Notturna from passing to mount.
Notturna trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Notturna taking a breather here. #T6#
Ramirez tries to bench press Notturna off him but Notturna keeps the position.
Ramirez is letting Notturna control him for a moment.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez stops Notturna from passing to mount. #T7#
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Notturna stalls from top position.
Notturna is trying to move to mount but Ramirez reverses beautifully and ends up in Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Notturna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Notturna keeps him under control.
Notturna trying to control the pace. #T10#
Ramirez is looking to control Notturna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna 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.#T11#
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Notturna controlling the pace.
Notturna continues to stall.#T12#
More hug and hope from Notturna.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T13#
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Notturna is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Notturna wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Notturna.#T14#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Notturna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Strega Notturna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 80
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 72 wins and 42 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang managing to control the position.
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T2#
Wang is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stays in close to Wang's body and controls the position.
Wang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Wang managing to control the position.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T8#
Wang keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#T9#
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wang holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet. #T11#
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.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12##T13#
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
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 trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T14#
Wang won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Wang is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Wang wins on points by 3 to 2.
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 79
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 42 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Notturna swivels and escapes.
Notturna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Notturna somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Notturna shoots in.
Notturna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez. #TD2#
Ramirez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Notturna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Notturna 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.#T1#
Notturna controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Notturna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Notturna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.#T3#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Notturna pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
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. #T5#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Notturna is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T6#
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#T7#
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (2) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to his closed guard and prevents Notturna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Notturna 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.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez has his hands on Notturna's head, controlling the position.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T10#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in to control the position.
Notturna stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez has Notturna pulled in close to control his posture.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez is fighting to break Notturna's control of his arms but Notturna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (7) Ramirez#T12#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Notturna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T13#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Notturna manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
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. #T14#
Notturna looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna trying to control the position.
Notturna is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 78
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 44 wins and 52 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Notturna napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Notturna (0) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Notturna being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna is looking for a sweep.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
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 working away.#T2#
Notturna is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Notturna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Notturna blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.
Ramirez controls the position.#T4#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Notturna's legs.
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!
Notturna stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T5#
Notturna is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Notturna biding his time, controlling Ramirez. #SUB#
Notturna is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramirez trying to control but not successfully. #T6#
Notturna biding his time, looking for the opening.
Notturna keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T7#
Notturna keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Notturna to control.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Notturna tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off. #T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Notturna controlling the positon.#SUB#
Notturna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramirez is defending well though. Notturna let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Notturna keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#T10#
Ramirez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Notturna.
#T11#
Ramirez wants to escape the position.
Notturna controls the position.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from getting a body triangle.
Notturna controlling from the back.#T12#
Notturna is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Notturna struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T13#
Ramirez tries to roll but Notturna sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
Notturna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Notturna is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Notturna is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Will Notturna go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Notturna gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Notturna takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 77
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
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 70 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 20 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott 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.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it. #T2#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Scott won't allow it.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T4#
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 prevents Scott from improving his position.#T5#
Scott keeping control of the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T6#
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it. #T7#
Scott trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Scott takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
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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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 19 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 41 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is taking a breather. Scott 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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ramirez prevents Scott from improving his position.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.#T2#
Scott gets full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Scott has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Ramirez stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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. #T6##SUB#
Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Scott is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T8#
Scott tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott regains half guard.#T9#
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Ramirez is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Scott is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T10#
Scott is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez is looking to stall here but Scott recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T11#
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T12#
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #T14#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 7 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 49 wins and 51 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wang closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the cage.#TD#
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Wang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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?#T2#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang 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.
Ramirez seems keen to control Wang's posture.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Ramirez controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
#T4#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Wang content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Wang controlling from the top position. #T7#
Wang continues to stall.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Ramirez is trying to keep Wang in close.
Wang 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. #T8#
Wang forces his way into half guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wang in particular looking to stall.#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.
More hug and hope from Wang.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Wang content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Wang passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang controlling his opponent. #T12#
Wang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T13#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Wang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Wang continues to hold on tight.
Wang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Long Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 68 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 18 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scott as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Scott
Scott is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to control but Ramirez passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Scott#T1#
Ramirez is staying tight to Scott's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Scott
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scott is looking to escape. #T2#
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T3#
Scott wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez looking to control but Scott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Ramirez tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Ramirez wants to control the action but instead Scott gets a body lock and reverses into Ramirez's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Scott
Ramirez pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
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.#T6#
Scott postures up.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T7#
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Scott slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Scott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control but Scott postures up.
#T9#
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Scott 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.#T13#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (5) Scott
Scott wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Scott controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 73
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
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 67 wins and 40 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 83 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
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 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparxx is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't.
Sparxx seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.#T3#
Sparxx looking for a sweep but Ramirez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T5#
Sparxx is holding on to half guard well.
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.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
Sparxx is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparxx, not yet.
Ramirez advances to half guard. #T7#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparxx is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Sparxx has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T13#
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
Sparxx is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 67 wins and 39 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 44 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavicci shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Lavicci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lavicci tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Lavicci
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.#T3#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lavicci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T5#
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (5) Lavicci
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.#T6#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T7#
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T10#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Lavicci controlling the position.#T11#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
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.
Lavicci controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Lavicci managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 5 to 2.
Anthony Lavicci decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 16 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the ropes. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Scott defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Scott into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyron Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#CL#
Scott closes the distance and pushes Ramirez back into the ropes.
Ramirez fails to pull guard.
Ramirez stops a takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott'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.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is trying to keep Scott in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Scott postures up.
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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.#T2#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is controlling Scott's posture.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T4#
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Scott manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (3) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Ramirez wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Scott prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 pulls Scott in to control the position. #T9#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Scott postures up. #T10#
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Scott trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
#T12#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott 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. #T13#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Scott won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Tyron Scott retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyron Scott made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 66 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 66 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez darts in looking for a takedown but Turturro gets double underhooks and turns Ramirez into the cage. #TD#
Ramirez is trying to trip Turturro. He has hold of a leg but Turturro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ramirez persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro 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 Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro holds on to Ramirez's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turturro's legs.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ramirez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro controlling the position for now.#T2#
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T5#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8##SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T9#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back here but Turturro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Turturro#T11#
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
Ramirez is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Turturro pushed the leg off.
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
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 43 wins and 55 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balkan as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Balkan, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Balkan against the cage but Balkan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balkan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balkan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Balkan's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Balkan's thigh. Balkan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Balkan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T1#
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balkan pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T2#
Ramirez pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Balkan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
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.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balkan controlling the position well.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T5#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Balkan is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stalling.
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!
Balkan is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balkan avoid being mounted?
Balkan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (4) vs (5) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez wants to escape the position.
Balkan tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Balkan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Balkan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ramirez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (7) Ramirez#T9##SUB#
Balkan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ramirez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
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.#T10#
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
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.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balkan 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.#T11#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T12#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan sneaks back into half guard.
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
#T13##SUB#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 64 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 33 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs the takedown.
Juncker fails with the takedown.#TD#
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: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
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.#T2#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T3#
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Juncker is a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Juncker defends it. #T4#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
Juncker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Juncker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Juncker maintains control.
Juncker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape. #T6#
Juncker moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (5) vs (7) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez but Ramirez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Juncker gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Juncker to control.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker won't let him. #T8#
Ramirez tries to roll but Juncker sticks to his back.
Ramirez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Juncker.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Juncker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Juncker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Ramirez tries to break free.
Juncker trying to control.
Juncker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juncker.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Juncker slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but Juncker keeps control of the position.
#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juncker controlling the positon.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Juncker breaks the grip.
Juncker is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Juncker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Juncker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T12#
Ramirez won't allow Juncker to sweep him here.
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T13#
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker is being controlled here.
Ramirez working away.
Juncker looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is having none of it. #T14#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
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. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 32 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 38 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Juncker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Juncker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ramirez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Juncker to the mat. Juncker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling the position.
Ramirez stands and throws Juncker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker's coaches at House of 1000 Corpse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez is trying to move to mount but Juncker reverses beautifully and ends up in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (2) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Juncker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Juncker 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: Juncker (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Juncker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Juncker is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Juncker.
Juncker trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Juncker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Juncker is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Juncker working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Juncker wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juncker controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom. #T8#
Juncker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez working away.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
What's Juncker going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Juncker being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Juncker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (2) vs (12) Ramirez
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T10#
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
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!#T11#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Juncker can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Juncker holds on for dear life, controlling Ramirez's posture momentarily.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Ramirez.
Juncker is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Juncker 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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but Juncker keeps working.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Juncker defends it.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (2) vs (15) Ramirez#T14#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker gets back to 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Juncker manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 63 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 65 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Turturro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Turturro ends up having to push Ramirez into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turturro is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Turturro circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Turturro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Ramirez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Turturro! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T1#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Turturro is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T2#
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a choke. Ramirez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ramirez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Turturro#T4#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. #T7#
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8#
Ramirez is staying tight to Turturro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've been hearing good reports from Ramirez'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.
Ramirez has control of an arm but Turturro manages to advance to Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (9) vs (8) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Turturro controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Ramirez fending off the submission attempt from Turturro.
Good control from Turturro.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for the RNC. #T10#
Turturro has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11##SUB2#
Turturro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ramirez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Turturro's guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (8) Turturro
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (10) Turturro
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (13) Turturro
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13#
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #T14##SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turturro controlling the action here.
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 13 to 11.
An out of breath Billy Turturro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
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 41 wins and 53 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Balkan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet.
Balkan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Balkan is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Balkan is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!#T2#
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.
Ramirez fails to advance to Balkan's back.
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.#T3#
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Balkan is trying to break free.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
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.
Balkan is trying to break free.
Ramirez is not going to allow Balkan to sit and survive in this position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Ramirez is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Balkan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
#T7#
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to improve position, pressing down on Ramirez's thigh with his hand. Ramirez seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Balkan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Balkan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ramirez picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Ramirez!
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. |
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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
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 45 wins and 64 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Turturro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T1#
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.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T2#
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Turturro to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (2) vs (7) Ramirez
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Turturro rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Turturro just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro 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. #T5#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position here. #T6#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro passes into half guard. #T7#
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Turturro is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turturro is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turturro 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: Turturro (4) vs (9) Ramirez#T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turturro working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Turturro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (6) vs (9) Ramirez#T12#
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turturro controls the pace.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T13#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turturro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Turturro advances to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 9 to 6.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 31 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juncker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juncker (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker is looking to get to half guard.
Juncker stops Ramirez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Juncker is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Juncker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpse, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away. #T2#
Juncker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
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!
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 controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ramirez trying to control but Juncker is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Ramirez tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Juncker working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
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.
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.#T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker gets full guard.
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Juncker pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Juncker is keeping the position.#T8#
Juncker 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: Juncker (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Juncker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Juncker controlling the action here.
Juncker moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (5) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Juncker controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Juncker is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Juncker tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker postures up.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juncker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T12#
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Ramirez is pressing down on Juncker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juncker is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juncker (5) vs (9) Ramirez#T13#
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 9 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 45 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna 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.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Notturna (2) vs (4) Ramirez
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?
Notturna trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Notturna rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (4) Ramirez#T2#
Notturna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T3#
Notturna sitting in guard here, content to control.
Notturna continues to stall.
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Notturna controls the pace.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Notturna postures up. #T4#
Notturna looking to pass the guard.
Notturna passes into half guard.
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Notturna in particular looking to stall.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Notturna slows the pace down in half guard.
Notturna trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T5#
Notturna 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.
Notturna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass. #T6#
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Notturna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Notturna is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Notturna is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T7#
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (12) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T8#
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez working away.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T9#
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez controlling from side mount.
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Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T10#
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Notturna is trying to control but can't.
Notturna is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (4) vs (15) Ramirez#T11#
Notturna tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Notturna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T12#
Notturna tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Notturna has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Notturna has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (6) vs (15) Ramirez#T13#
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez seems keen to control Notturna's posture.
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Notturna 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.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Notturna is one step ahead there.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Notturna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Notturna trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 6.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
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 3 wins and 7 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 37 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side. #TD#
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez trying to control here.
#T1#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Nelson is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nelson is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Nelson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nelson (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Nelson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T5#
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Nelson tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez tries to move to full mount but Nelson actually manages to regain half guard.
Ramirez is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Nelson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blacktalians MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson looking for subs from the bottom but Ramirez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!#T7#
Nelson tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
I really don't envy Nelson right now.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Nelson trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Nelson is really stuck here.
Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Ramirez not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Nelson's body.
Nelson prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Nelson trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nelson.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Nelson pushed the leg off. #T11#
Nelson wants to escape the position.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nelson is in bad spot here.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Nelson from escaping the position.
#T12#
I would not like to be Nelson right now.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson 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 Nelson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Nelson wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (12) Ramirez
Nelson is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T14#
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to sweep but Ramirez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (4) vs (15) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 15 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 39 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lavicci. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
Ramirez holds on to Lavicci's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position.
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from improving position. #T2#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lavicci looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Lavicci laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lavicci is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T5#
Lavicci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Lavicci works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (10) vs (0) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from taking his back.
Lavicci wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is looking to take Ramirez's back but instead Ramirez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (13) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (15) vs (0) Ramirez
Lavicci wants to control the action but instead Ramirez gets a body lock and reverses into Lavicci's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (15) vs (2) Ramirez
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci looking to control.
#T10#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
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.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Lavicci controlling the pace. #T11#
Ramirez is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez pulls Lavicci in close to prevent any damage.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T12#
Lavicci passes into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci is looking to pass Ramirez's guard but actually Ramirez recovers to full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to hold Lavicci in close to prevent damage but Lavicci has managed to pass into half guard.
Lavicci trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
Lavicci pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T14#
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lavicci trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is not content to let Lavicci control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
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 57 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kofel smiles and moves away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kofel but Kofel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.#CL2#
Kofel has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Ramirez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kofel is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kofel slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Kofel trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Ramirez pulls Kofel in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kofel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Ramirez sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kofel tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #T5#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kofel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez keeping hold of Kofel's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kofel is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping busy.
#T7#
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Kofel wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kofel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kofel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kofel defending well.
Kofel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Kofel wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Kofel is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Kofel
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Kofel tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Kofel
Kofel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (3) Kofel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Ramirez leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ramirez
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!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from improving position.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working away.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
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 trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T3#
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Ramirez#T5#
Will McDonald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez is trying to break free.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
#T6#
A lull in the action here.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ramirez.#T7#
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Ramirez tries to escape the position.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the hands but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
McDonald looking to control.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
McDonald wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
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 6 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 35 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Catch Wrestler's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Catch Wrestler looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Catch Wrestler is looking to improve his position.
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Catch Wrestler gets full guard.
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ramirez has his hands clasped together but Catch Wrestler extends and breaks Ramirez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Catch Wrestler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavicci.
Lavicci closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Lavicci pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Lavicci.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lavicci shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Lavicci 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. #TD2#
Lavicci 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: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T1#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Lavicci
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's posture.#T2#
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is keeping the position.#T4#
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Ramirez is fighting to break Lavicci's control of his arms but Lavicci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lavicci is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T6#
Lavicci wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T7#
Lavicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lavicci looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lavicci is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Lavicci#T9#
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position 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.#T10#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Ramirez has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.#T11#
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Lavicci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Lavicci's head to control him but Lavicci postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Lavicci.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez has control of Lavicci's left arm, preventing Lavicci from doing any damage.
Lavicci advances to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control here.
Lavicci wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lavicci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lavicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Lavicci#T14#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (6) Lavicci
Ramirez looking to control but Lavicci passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Anthony Lavicci thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kofel closes the distance and clinches.
Kofel is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Kofel is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez continues to stall.#T1#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Kofel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ramirez has his hands on Kofel's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Kofel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kofel
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kofel is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kofel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Kofel
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Kofel tries to pass. #T6#
Ramirez has control of Kofel's left arm, preventing Kofel from doing any damage.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kofel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Kofel#SUB2#
Kofel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kofel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Kofel
Kofel trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.#T8#
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.
Kofel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kofel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramirez wants to control but Kofel is keeping him busy.
Kofel being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Kofel is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Kofel is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kofel's legs. #T11#
Ramirez advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Kofel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kofel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez takes Kofel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Kofel
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kofel can't escape the position.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kofel tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Kofel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
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 54 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 42 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
And MacGowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
MacGowan controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T3#
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.#T4#
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T6#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T8#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez not doing much here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T10#
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control.#SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Ramirez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ramirez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!
Ramirez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
#T13##SUB2#
Ramirez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #T14#
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
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 53 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 41 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald 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.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stops Ramirez from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez staying calm.#T2#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T4#
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Ramirez avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T6#
Ramirez biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Ramirez controls the position.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T9#
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
#T10#
Ramirez continues to stall.#T11#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
#T13#
What can McDonald 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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 52 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Etxeberria clinches.
Ramirez fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Etxeberria to the mat.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to his closed guard and prevents Etxeberria from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Etxeberria working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Ramirez has his hands on Etxeberria's head, controlling the position.
Etxeberria looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Ramirez pulls Etxeberria in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Etxeberria tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez seems keen to control Etxeberria's posture.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Etxeberria trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Etxeberria 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Etxeberria is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Etxeberria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Etxeberria's head. It's preventing any offense from Etxeberria, at least for the moment.
Etxeberria works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Etxeberria is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Etxeberria sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Etxeberria trying to control the pace.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria stalling. #T12#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Etxeberria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Etxeberria 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 is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Etxeberria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Etxeberria in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Etxeberria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Etxeberria keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is looking to control Etxeberria's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ramirez is heads and Etxeberria is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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 51 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 40 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
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.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.#T4#
McDonald managing to control the position.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
McDonald pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T6#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
McDonald is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position.
#T8#
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.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T9#
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #T12#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
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 51 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 58 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Turturro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.
Turturro content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T1#
Turturro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turturro is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez is controlling Turturro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez is looking to get back to full guard here but Turturro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Turturro#T2#
Ramirez tries to bench press Turturro off him but Turturro keeps the position.
Turturro laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turturro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Turturro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Turturro controlling the action here.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
Turturro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Turturro#T5#
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turturro controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Turturro controlling from mount.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turturro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez tries to improve his position but instead Turturro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (0) vs (11) Turturro
Turturro controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
Turturro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Turturro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez tries to roll but Turturro sticks to his back.
#T9#
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turturro biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Let's hope that Turturro 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.#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turturro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turturro has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Turturro gets his hands free.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
It looks like Turturro 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.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Turturro won't let him.
Turturro is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Turturro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Turturro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (11) Turturro#T12#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez is pushing down on Turturro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turturro is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Turturro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turturro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turturro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Turturro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 38 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T1#
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
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.
McDonald trying to control here.
#T7#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
McDonald has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (0) McDonald#T8#
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (15) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Ramirez has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T10#
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T11#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (15) vs (5) McDonald
Ramirez is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Wang 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.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang looking for subs from the bottom but Ramirez mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Wang slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (11) Ramirez
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (0) vs (14) Ramirez#T4#
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wang (0) vs (17) Ramirez
Wang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Wang manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (17) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (19) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (22) Ramirez
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang 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: Wang (2) vs (24) Ramirez
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but Wang doesn't allow it.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Wang 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.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Ramirez not doing much here.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez prevents Wang from improving his position.#SUB#
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wang with the active half guard here but Ramirez passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (27) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
Wang tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #T8#
Ramirez gets to mount! Wang was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wang (2) vs (29) Ramirez
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (2) vs (32) Ramirez
Wang gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Wang has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ramirez. Oh but Wang has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ramirez goes limp - he's gone! Wang jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Long Wang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 46
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 31 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Juncker, which made it look bad. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Juncker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Juncker
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.
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Juncker stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Juncker postures up.
Juncker 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.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T4#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Juncker wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Juncker controlling from the top position. #T7##SUB#
Juncker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juncker is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position. #T8#
Juncker controlling from the top position.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here. #T9#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Juncker
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juncker is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Juncker can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Juncker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Juncker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Juncker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez stays in close to Juncker's body and controls the position. #T12#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well,Ramirez is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Juncker tries to pass.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Juncker wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T14#
Juncker preventing the sweep.
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 39 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.#TD2#
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Wang has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ramirez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Wang's body to avoid the submission. Wang has instead reached around Ramirez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Wang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 30 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Juncker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Juncker is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Juncker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Juncker has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Juncker
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.#T1#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Juncker tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.#T3#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Juncker can't do much from the bottom here.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
Juncker being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##T8#
Juncker prevents Ramirez from improving position.
Juncker is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T9#
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Juncker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Further stalling from Ramirez.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Juncker struggling a bit here.#T11#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T12#
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker struggling a bit here.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T13#
Juncker is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez is looking to work his way around to Juncker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
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 takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
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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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 29 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 37 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Notturna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramirez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Notturna puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna controlling the action here. #T1#
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T2#
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Notturna content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Notturna wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez has control of Notturna's left arm, preventing Notturna from doing any damage. #T4#
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Notturna stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is looking to sweep but instead, Notturna has passed into half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Notturna to pass to mount. #T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Notturna is controlling well.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna postures up.
Well, if Notturna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T7##T8#
Let's hope that Notturna 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.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Notturna's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Notturna is working away from the top position though.
Notturna is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Notturna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Notturna's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#T13#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Notturna controlling the action here.
Notturna passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Notturna
Notturna mounts Ramirez! Really nice guard pass there! #T14#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Notturna maintains control.
Notturna looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 5 to 0.
After winning the bout, Strega Notturna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 43 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Balkan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
Well, if Balkan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez is controlling Balkan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Balkan controlling the pace.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T2#
Balkan is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Balkan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Balkan eventually gives up the hold.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it. #T4#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Ramirez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ramirez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T5#
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Balkan sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Balkan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T6#
Balkan not doing much here.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Balkan
Balkan controlling his opponent.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it. #T8#
Balkan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
Balkan controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Balkan wants to take Ramirez's back here but Ramirez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ramirez is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (0) vs (8) Balkan#SUB2#
Ramirez fending off the submission attempt from Balkan. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Balkan won't let him. #SUB2#
Ramirez fending off the submission attempt from Balkan.
Balkan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Balkan manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ramirez is controlling Balkan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (8) Balkan#T12#
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.#T14#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 8 to 2.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 53 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Turturro shoots in.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but Turturro breaks away and moves out of range.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turturro is defended easily by Ramirez.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
No luck for Turturro with that takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Turturro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but Turturro breaks away and moves out of range.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro looks winded!
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
Turturro shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Turturro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Ramirez postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turturro trying to control the position.
#T5#
Turturro is adopting a defensive 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.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Turturro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Turturro can't escape the position.
#T7#
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro is in bad spot here.
#T8#
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez continues to stall.
Turturro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Turturro has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in to control the position. #T10#
Ramirez passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T11#
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T12#
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T13#
Turturro controlling the position well.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
More hug and hope from Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
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 47 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lavicci is keeping the position for now.
Lavicci not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Lavicci being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Lavicci looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Lavicci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lavicci has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
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.
Lavicci keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
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.#T5#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Ramirez won't allow Lavicci to sweep him here.
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Lavicci#T6#
Lavicci can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Lavicci wriggling away.
Ramirez prevents Lavicci from getting the reversal.
Ramirez trying to control but Lavicci is having none of it.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#T8#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lavicci wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Lavicci has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ramirez's lack of action.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Lavicci
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape. #T13#
Lavicci wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lavicci is looking to escape.
Lavicci manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 46 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.#CL2#
Wang moves into the clinch successfully.
Wang can't get the takedown.
Ramirez has Wang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight 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.
Wang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramirez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang goes for a takedown attempt but Ramirez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Wang.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Ramirez shoots in.#CL2#
Ramirez tries to keep at a distance but Wang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Wang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirez after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez is pressed up against the cage. Wang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramirez down to the mat. Ramirez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T1#
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wang reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
I've been told that Wang has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Wang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Wang is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wang is controlling the pace.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg. #T3#
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wang wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is pressing down on Wang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass. #T6#
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Wang
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
Ramirez postures up.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T7#
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.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Wang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wang pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Wang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Wang is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom. #T10#
Wang is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T11#
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wang working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wang! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Wang
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang 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.#T12#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Wang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Ramirez tries to push Wang's head away but Wang is holding on tight.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to take Wang's back but Wang rolls and after a scramble, Wang ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Wang to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Wang#T14#
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Wang
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Wang looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Long Wang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
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 45 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Wang
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Wang is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang gets full guard.#T1#
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Wang up and slammed him! Wang can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Wang
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is staying tight to Wang's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wang is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T3#
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wang tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wang 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: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away. #T5#
Wang can't escape the position.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wang 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.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wang is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is really struggling to control Wang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T7#
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Wang is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount. #T9#
Wang tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wang manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10##SUB2#
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Wang
Wang gets back to half guard.#T11#
Wang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Wang controlling the position well.
Wang trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Wang
Wang is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (16) vs (0) Wang
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Wang
Wang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wang is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Wang drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ramirez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ramirez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ramirez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (20) vs (2) Wang#T13#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Wang is trying to improve his position.
Wang is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position. #T14#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but Wang blocks the move with his legs.
Wang is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Ramirez
McDonald 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.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
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?
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T2#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Ramirez
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Ramirez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Ramirez
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
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.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off. #T10#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
#T11#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
McDonald tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
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 10 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Juncker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Juncker trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Juncker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Juncker uses his free foot to push down on Ramirez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ramirez. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T2#
Juncker moves to his opponent's back but Ramirez bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Juncker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Juncker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Juncker (9) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez pulls Juncker in to control the position.
Juncker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Juncker content to stall in guard here.
Ramirez has control of Juncker's left arm, preventing Juncker from doing any damage. #T5#
Juncker trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Juncker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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?
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.#T6#
Juncker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez is pulling down on Juncker's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ramirez pulls Juncker in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Juncker has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (12) vs (2) Ramirez
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Juncker controls the position.
Ramirez tries to bench press Juncker off him but Juncker keeps the position. #T9#
Juncker taking a breather here.
Ramirez tries to buck Juncker off but Juncker is having none of it.
Ramirez is holding Juncker down, trying to stall.
Juncker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Ramirez is trying to work for a sweep but Juncker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (14) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from mount.
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is having none of it.
Juncker content just to control the position here. #T11#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Juncker isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juncker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Juncker fails to advance to Ramirez's back. #T14#
Juncker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez reaches up to try and control the position but Juncker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Ramirez rolls and tries to escape and now Juncker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Juncker (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Juncker controlling from the back.
Juncker keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
After winning the bout, Gaston Juncker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 49 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Turturro tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez is looking to counter the offense by Turturro and move into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turturro sprawls and moves away.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with the takedown.
Turturro looks winded!#T1#
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turturro shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turturro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turturro.
Turturro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the ropes. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turturro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turturro off to one side.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turturro shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Turturro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Turturro fails to land the takedown.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Turturro. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Turturro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ramirez controlling Turturro's posture.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Turturro#T4#
Ramirez stands and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as Ramirez controls the position.
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 trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Turturro looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez looking to control.
#T6#
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turturro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turturro is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turturro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working. #T7#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.#T8#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Turturro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (14) vs (8) Turturro
Will Turturro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
Turturro controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Turturro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T10#
Turturro looking to hold on to the position here but Ramirez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez controlling Turturro's posture.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T11#
Ramirez has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (8) Turturro
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T13#
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 32 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) 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.#SUB#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Notturna gets full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Ramirez passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Notturna is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna prevents Ramirez from improving position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T3#
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to take Notturna's back but he can't do it this time.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Notturna'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.#T5#
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Ramirez moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (10) Ramirez
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Notturna defends it.
Notturna wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T8#
Notturna trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Ramirez
Notturna wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (0) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna is really stuck here.
Notturna breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (16) Ramirez
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Notturna from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Notturna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Notturna is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (18) Ramirez
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.
Notturna keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Notturna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (2) vs (21) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is staying tight to Notturna's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Notturna is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (2) vs (23) Ramirez
Notturna tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (2) vs (26) Ramirez
Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T11#
Notturna tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Notturna wants to escape the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Notturna from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Ramirez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Notturna! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ramirez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 31 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Notturna dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Ramirez jumps into guard, dragging Notturna to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Notturna wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Notturna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Notturna is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Notturna tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna 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.
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Notturna is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ramirez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (7) Ramirez
Notturna can't escape the position.
Ramirez looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (10) Ramirez
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Notturna tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna gets back to half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Notturna is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Notturna avoid being mounted?
Notturna is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#T4#
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (0) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Notturna is working away.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Notturna is being controlled here.
Notturna tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (0) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Notturna is squirming around nicely.
Notturna is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Notturna is working hard here to advance position.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away. #T7#
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Notturna bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (15) Ramirez
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Notturna trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (17) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving. #T8#
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet. #SUB#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Notturna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Notturna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Notturna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Notturna looking for a sweep. Not yet Notturna, not yet.
Notturna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (4) vs (17) Ramirez#T9#
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Notturna tries to pass.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Notturna works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but Ramirez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Notturna to get the leverage.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez is in trouble now - Notturna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (17) Ramirez#T10#
Notturna fails to move to back control.
Notturna tries to take his opponent's back but Ramirez turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Notturna (7) vs (19) Ramirez
Notturna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Notturna looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramirez has picked Notturna up and slammed him! Notturna can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramirez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Notturna (7) vs (22) Ramirez#T11#
Ramirez gets to mount! Notturna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Notturna (7) vs (24) Ramirez
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Notturna can't escape the position.
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Notturna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Well,Notturna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Notturna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Notturna (7) vs (27) Ramirez
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Notturna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Ramirez wants to control but Notturna is keeping him busy.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Notturna haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 27 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 29 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGowan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
MacGowan is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T2#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T4#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ramirez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T5#
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (8) vs (22) Ramirez
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
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.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (25) Ramirez
MacGowan tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T9#
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (30) Ramirez
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (33) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 33 to 10.
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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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 46 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.#TD#
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#T1#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T6#
Ramirez is stalling in the full 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.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turturro is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #T7#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
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.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.#T9#
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.#T13##SUB2#
Turturro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ramirez is defending well. Turturro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ramirez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Turturro celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 45 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turturro as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Turturro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turturro wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy Turturro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Turturro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.#TD2#
Ramirez looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez looking to control but Turturro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turturro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Turturro right now.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Turturro tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez is hanging on to Turturro's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#T5#
Good control from Ramirez.
Turturro can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control. #T6#
Turturro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control. #T7#
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Turturro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T8#
Turturro 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: Turturro (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turturro's guard. #T9#
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
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.
Turturro is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turturro is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T10#
Ramirez is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro gets full guard.#T12#
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (10) Ramirez
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 looking to control.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Turturro stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Turturro is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T14#
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Turturro passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turturro trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 4.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 27 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacGowan tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacGowan to the ground. MacGowan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacGowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but MacGowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as MacGowan continues to drive forward.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#TD#
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T4#
MacGowan has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Ramirez
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T7#
Ramirez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Ramirez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacGowan is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T9#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Ramirez
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but Ramirez has taken his back! Ramirez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will MacGowan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ramirez pushes MacGowan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
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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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 37 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 44 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turturro sprawls well. Turturro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Turturro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turturro pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
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 hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez wants to take Turturro's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T1#
Turturro is just holding on here. Ramirez manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro regains half guard.#T3#
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Turturro is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.#T5#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is defending well.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Turturro pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez is fighting to break Turturro's control of his arms but Turturro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro controlling the position.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #T14#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro 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: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 37 wins and 25 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Notturna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Notturna off to one side.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Notturna sprawls well. Notturna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Notturna. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt. #TD2#
Notturna dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna content to stall in guard here.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Notturna is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Notturna
Ramirez postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Notturna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Notturna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Notturna
Ramirez tries to escape but Notturna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Notturna.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez holding both Notturna 's hands and preventing any damage. #SUB2#
Notturna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ramirez wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Notturna just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ramirez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Notturna's arms. #SUB2#
Notturna working for a choke but Ramirez reverses nicely into Notturna 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (6) Notturna
Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Notturna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Notturna wants to sweep but no luck.
Notturna 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: Ramirez (4) vs (8) Notturna
Notturna trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Notturna sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Notturna wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Notturna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
Notturna is controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB2#
Notturna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Notturna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Notturna controlling from the top position. #T8#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Notturna 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.
Let's hope that Notturna 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.#T9#
Ramirez pulls Notturna in close to prevent any damage.
Notturna forces his way into half guard.
Notturna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Notturna passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (4) vs (11) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez frees his head quite easily.
#T10#
Ramirez controls the position.
Notturna controlling the pace for now.
Notturna trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Notturna has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from taking his back.#T11#
Notturna controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Notturna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Notturna is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez frees his head quite easily.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Notturna gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Ramirez holds on for dear life.#SUB2#
Notturna jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Notturna has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Notturna controls from the top position.
Notturna tries to move to full mount but Ramirez actually manages to regain half guard.
Notturna is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #T13#
Notturna is still trying to improve position.
Notturna is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Notturna.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Notturna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Notturna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (8) vs (11) Notturna#T14#
Notturna breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (13) Notturna
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Notturna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Notturna wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Notturna advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna not doing much here.
Notturna tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Notturna wins on points by 13 to 8.
Our winner, Strega Notturna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 37 wins and 24 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 65 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparxx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Sparxx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparxx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Sparxx with the counter takedown but Ramirez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparxx's waist but Sparxx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramirez off to one side.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparxx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Sparxx counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Sparxx
Ramirez wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparxx.
#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Sparxx sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Ramirez is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ramirez has his hands on Sparxx's head, controlling the position.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx 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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Sparxx is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ramirez passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparxx trying to control from the bottom.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ramirez is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sparxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Sparxx controlling the position.#T9#
Sparxx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Sparxx has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Sparxx pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparxx working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#T12#
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Ramirez has control of Sparxx's left arm, preventing Sparxx from doing any damage.
Ramirez looking to control.
#T14#
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tyrone Sparxx decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
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 37 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 32 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Balkan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Balkan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Balkan trying to work for an americana but Ramirez has managed to regain full guard.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Balkan tries to pass. #T3#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balkan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan#T6#
Balkan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Balkan 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balkan tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Balkan is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balkan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balkan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Balkan#T8#
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Balkan passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Balkan is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Balkan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (7) Balkan#T10#
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan controls the position.
Balkan working away.
Balkan wants to control for a moment but Ramirez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ramirez is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T11#
Ramirez is in trouble now - Balkan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (10) Balkan
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Balkan fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Ramirez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Balkan's lack of action.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.
Balkan wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
#T14#
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (13) Balkan
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez stops Balkan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 13 to 5.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
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 36 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Notturna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Notturna swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Notturna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Notturna is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Notturna struggling a bit here.
Notturna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Notturna is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.#T2#
Notturna tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Notturna can't do much from the bottom here.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but Notturna denies him.
Notturna is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it. #T3#
Notturna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Notturna
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez fails to advance to Notturna's back.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Notturna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Notturna keeps trying to improve his position.
Notturna trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Notturna is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Ramirez is thwarting Notturna's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Notturna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Notturna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Notturna gets full guard.
Notturna controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez pushing down on Notturna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Notturna wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (4) Notturna
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Notturna wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.#T7#
Notturna regains half guard.
Notturna is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Notturna working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
#T8##SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Notturna
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Notturna to control.#T9#
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Notturna is looking to escape.
Notturna tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Notturna is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Notturna is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Notturna#T10#
Ramirez not allowing Notturna to control his hands.
Notturna tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Notturna trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Notturna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez has the hooks in. Notturna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Notturna turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (19) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna is looking to advance position but Ramirez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (23) vs (6) Notturna
Ramirez looking to control but Notturna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez prevents Notturna from getting the reversal.
Ramirez trying to control but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Notturna is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Notturna tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Notturna wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to control but Notturna wriggling away.
Notturna tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T13#
Notturna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Notturna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (26) vs (6) Notturna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Notturna tries to break free.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the ropes.
McDonald wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Ramirez decides to pull guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald 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.#T1#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald 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: McDonald (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
McDonald wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to move to back control. #T5#
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.
Ramirez trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T6#
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T7#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald reaches up to try and control the position but Ramirez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McDonald rolls and tries to escape and now Ramirez has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (0) vs (8) Ramirez
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T8#
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Ramirez not allowing McDonald to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) 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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T13#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald regains half guard.#T14#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
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 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 40 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Turturro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T1#
Turturro trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.#T2#
Turturro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (0) vs (8) Ramirez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is trying to break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Turturro but Turturro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Ramirez has the hooks in. Turturro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro is really stuck here.
#T4#
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro is really stuck here.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Turturro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#T5#
Turturro can't escape the position.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Turturro can't escape the position.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting Turturro buck him off.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Ramirez looking to hold on to the position here but Turturro rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Turturro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Turturro managing to control the position.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ramirez postures up.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (11) Ramirez
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Turturro is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (0) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.#T10#
Ramirez tries to control but Turturro wriggling away.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Turturro'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.
Turturro is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Ramirez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turturro reverses the position - he's now on top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (16) Ramirez#T13#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (19) Ramirez
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 19 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
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 34 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of McDonald's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald stalling. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T5#
McDonald trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T6#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Ramirez is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) McDonald#T11#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T12#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
McDonald is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T14#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 8 to 4.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
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 33 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Ramirez manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald advances to half guard. #T1#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Ramirez is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez controlling the position well.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Ramirez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald#T3#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position 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.
McDonald has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
McDonald controlling Ramirez's posture.
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T7#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
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.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T9#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T10#
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T12#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez continues to stall.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
McDonald tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
McDonald is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Notturna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Notturna sprawls well. Notturna wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Notturna leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ramirez tries to sprawl but Notturna drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Notturna (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Notturna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Notturna eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Notturna wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Notturna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Notturna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Notturna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Notturna is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Notturna. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Notturna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Notturna in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ramirez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Notturna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Strega Notturna!
A relieved looking Strega Notturna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 21 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is trying to improve his position.
Juncker is letting Ramirez control him for a moment.
Juncker tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T1#
Juncker is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juncker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Ramirez working away.
Juncker holding on.
Juncker is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Juncker's legs.
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juncker for as long as he can get away with.
Juncker 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.
Juncker regains half guard.
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T4#
Juncker is still trying to improve position.
Juncker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez prevents Juncker from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Juncker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez stalling. #T7#
Juncker wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T8#
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramirez looking to control but Juncker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Juncker to control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Juncker 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 stalling.
Juncker is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juncker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Juncker tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Juncker's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Juncker
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Juncker is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (0) Juncker#T11#
Juncker tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (18) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I would not like to be Juncker right now.
Juncker trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juncker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Juncker is really stuck here.
Ramirez biding his time, controlling Juncker.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Juncker is in bad spot here.
Juncker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Juncker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (18) vs (2) Juncker
Ramirez has Juncker pulled in close to control his posture.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T14#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 20 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 20 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Notturna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Notturna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Notturna pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Notturna to the mat! Notturna manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Notturna is tightening it up a little... Ramirez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ramirez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ramirez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Notturna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Strega Notturna!
Our winner, Strega Notturna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 32 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Balkan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Balkan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T1#
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Balkan takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Balkan controls the position.
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez being controlled for a moment.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Balkan wants to control for a moment but Ramirez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Balkan is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Balkan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Balkan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (7) Balkan
Balkan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Ramirez tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.
Balkan controlling from side mount.
Ramirez tries to improve position but can't.
Balkan trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T7#
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to escape the position but Balkan is controlling the position.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#T9#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balkan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Balkan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Balkan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Balkan trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Balkan is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (10) Balkan
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T12#
Balkan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T13#
Ramirez is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Ramirez is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T14#
Balkan working away.
Balkan looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Balkan controlling the action here.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balkan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balkan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (10) Balkan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan wins on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Boris Balkan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Juncker but Juncker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Juncker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Juncker avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Juncker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Juncker
Juncker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Juncker is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Juncker is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Juncker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Juncker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Juncker sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Juncker wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juncker is looking to improve his position.
Juncker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Ramirez is thwarting Juncker's attempts to control the position.
Juncker is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Juncker trying to control here.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.#T5#
Juncker trying to control from the bottom.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Juncker avoid being mounted?
Juncker won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T6#
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Juncker gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Juncker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
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: Ramirez (6) vs (2) Juncker#T8#
Juncker wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control. Juncker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Juncker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Juncker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker trying to control here.
Juncker gets full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T10#
Juncker is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Juncker wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Ramirez prevents Juncker from improving his position.
Juncker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Juncker
Juncker tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T12#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. Juncker squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Juncker
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Juncker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Juncker tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez is looking to control Juncker but Juncker is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Juncker can't escape the position.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Juncker staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control. #T14#
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Juncker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Juncker
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Juncker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Juncker
Juncker controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 34 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turturro pinned against the cage. Turturro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turturro defends it nicely.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turturro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turturro but Turturro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Turturro.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turturro sprawls well. Turturro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Ramirez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T2#
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T4#
Turturro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez trying to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro has given up his back here. Will Ramirez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (0) Turturro#T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Turturro tries to break free.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ramirez controls the position.
Turturro rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
#T6#
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Ramirez passes Turturro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (18) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turturro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez controlling from side mount. #T8#
Turturro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Turturro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ramirez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (21) vs (2) Turturro#T9#
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro prevents Ramirez from improving position. #T10#
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro trying to control here.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T11#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (21) vs (4) Turturro#T12#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Turturro 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: Ramirez (23) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (26) vs (4) Turturro#T13#
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (26) vs (6) Turturro#T14#
Turturro trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
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. |
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Event:
WP 13
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 25 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Balkan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Balkan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for submissions but instead, Ramirez has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Balkan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balkan has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Balkan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Balkan has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Balkan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Balkan 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: Balkan (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Balkan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan is trying to work for a sweep but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (2) vs (7) Ramirez
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balkan is looking to escape.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
#T5#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Ramirez controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Balkan right now.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Balkan wants to escape the position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ramirez.
Balkan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Balkan tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully. #T8#
Balkan is really stuck here.
Will Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands.
Balkan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Balkan is keeping busy.
#T9#
Balkan is trying to break free.
Ramirez controlling from the back.
Ramirez is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balkan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10##SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Balkan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Balkan is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Balkan tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to control but Balkan wriggling away.
Balkan 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.#T12#
Balkan moves into full guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB#
Balkan working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Balkan manages to get to full guard.
Balkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Balkan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (13) Ramirez
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (15) Ramirez
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Balkan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (18) Ramirez
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 18 to 4.
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. |
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Event:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 24 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Balkan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Balkan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ramirez has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Balkan#T1#
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Balkan is holding on tight.
Balkan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Balkan
Ramirez trying to control.
Balkan is trying to break free.
#T2#
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Balkan fending off the submission attempt from Ramirez.
Balkan is really stuck here.
#T3#
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Balkan tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (8) vs (4) Balkan
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan looking to control.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle here but Ramirez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (4) Balkan#T5#
Balkan is looking for a sweep.
Balkan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ramirez easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (15) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan is trying to escape the mount.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (18) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Balkan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8#
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Balkan is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T9#
Balkan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (21) vs (4) Balkan
Balkan trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Balkan is trying to improve his position.
Balkan looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (23) vs (4) Balkan
Ramirez looking to control but Balkan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Balkan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (26) vs (4) Balkan
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
Balkan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Balkan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Balkan is in bad spot here.
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (26) vs (6) Balkan
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for a triangle here. Balkan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ramirez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Balkan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Ramirez!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring Threads of Fate's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WP 11
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balkan as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Balkan shows good takedown defense.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Balkan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Balkan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
#T1#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working. #T2#
Balkan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Ramirez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez trying to control the position but Balkan is working away. #T3#
Balkan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Balkan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Balkan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Balkan is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Balkan#T5#
Balkan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Balkan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is trying to control but Balkan is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Balkan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Balkan is still trying to improve position.
Balkan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (14) vs (0) Balkan
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
Balkan tries to escape the position.
Balkan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Balkan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Balkan turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Balkan
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (2) Balkan#T7#
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. #SUB2#
Balkan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ramirez uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (19) vs (2) Balkan
Ramirez gets to mount! Balkan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (21) vs (2) Balkan
Balkan regains half guard.#T8#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Balkan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Balkan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Balkan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for subs off his back but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T13#
Balkan tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T14#
Balkan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it.
Ramirez prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 10
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 43 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boesku pinned against the cage. Boesku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boesku as he jumps to the side.
Boesku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Jackson Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into Boesku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Boesku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Boesku trying to control the position.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Boesku won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Boesku moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Boesku has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage. #T5#
Boesku wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boesku's guard. #T6#
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boesku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Ramirez tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Ramirez prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Boesku is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Boesku is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boesku is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T9##SUB2#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boesku is now in Ramirez's guard. A big mistake from Ramirez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Boesku passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (2) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape. #T10#
I really don't envy Boesku right now.
#T11#
Boesku is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Boesku tries to break free.
#T12#
Boesku looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (9) Ramirez
Boesku looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez is pulling down on Boesku's head. It's preventing any offense from Boesku, at least for the moment.
Well,Boesku is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Boesku trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T13#
Boesku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boesku 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: Boesku (4) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Boesku is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Boesku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 11 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 9
Date: May 21, 2023 |
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 25 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Balkan scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Balkan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Balkan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Balkan. #SUB2#
Balkan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Gronk Apes inform me that Balkan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Balkan#T1#
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
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.#SUB2#
Balkan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Balkan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Balkan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8##SUB2#
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez won't allow Balkan to sweep him here.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Balkan working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
#T9#
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Balkan#SUB2#
Balkan goes for an armbar but Ramirez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (6) Balkan#T10#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan looking for a sweep. Not yet Balkan, not yet.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Ramirez pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T13#
Balkan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Balkan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (6) Balkan
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Balkan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (6) Balkan#T14#
Balkan is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off.
Balkan can't escape the position.
Balkan keeps trying to improve his position.
Balkan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Balkan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (8) Balkan
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
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. |
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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 31 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Turturro shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Turturro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turturro continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ramirez jumps guard and drags Turturro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramirez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turturro is still trying to improve position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Turturro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ramirez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro. #T4#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Turturro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T5##SUB2#
Turturro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turturro wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (3) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (3) Turturro#T6#
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Turturro looking to control.
#T7#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#T8##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Turturro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #T10#
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (3) Turturro
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (3) Turturro#T11#
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
Turturro is really stuck here.
Turturro trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
#T13#
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turturro doesn't escape.
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.
Turturro tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
#T14#
Turturro trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
Turturro is trying to break free.
What can Turturro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 8 to 3.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 30 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Lemieux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Lemieux controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Lemieux looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Lemieux wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lemieux there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Lemieux is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lemieux wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Ramirez
A lull in the action here.
Lemieux can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've been hearing good reports from Lemieux'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.#T5#
Ramirez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Lemieux from escaping the position.
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
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.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lemieux to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (0) vs (11) Ramirez#T6#
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Lemieux manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Lemieux.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lemieux has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T7##SUB#
Lemieux has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Lemieux looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lemieux actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Lemieux trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (2) vs (16) Ramirez#T11#
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (2) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez is trying to stick to Lemieux's back but Lemieux 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 Lemieux. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (4) vs (19) Ramirez
Lemieux 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: Lemieux (4) vs (21) Ramirez
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12##SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux looking to control.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving. #SUB#
Lemieux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ramirez stacks Lemieux 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: Lemieux (4) vs (24) Ramirez
Lemieux tries to control but Ramirez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (4) vs (27) Ramirez#T14#
Lemieux is trying to break free.
Lemieux trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
Lemieux rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
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 27 to 4.
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. |
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Event:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 17 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Kid off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kid#SUB2#
Kid is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ramirez has his hands clasped together but Kid extends and breaks Ramirez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WP 4
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as McDonald shoots in.#CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramirez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramirez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramirez for a finish.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
McDonald tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ramirez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T1##SUB2#
Ramirez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonald gets his way!
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramirez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramirez for a finish. #SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald. #T2#
Ramirez is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ramirez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a choke. Ramirez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ramirez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez slows the pace down. #T4#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Ramirez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6##SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T10#
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Ramirez not doing much here.
#T11#
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T13#
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T14#
McDonald breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (10) McDonald
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (12) McDonald
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 3
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 21 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 30 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Turturro shoots in.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Turturro wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Turturro is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (10) vs (0) Turturro#T4#
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez controlling from mount. #T5#
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Turturro bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (2) Turturro#T7##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Turturro is adopting a defensive guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Turturro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Turturro
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turturro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Turturro controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Turturro looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Turturro wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turturro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (17) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Turturro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WPGC 3.0
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 29 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramirez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Turturro
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Turturro keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Turturro is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T3#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Ramirez advancing to mount.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Turturro is trying to control but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Turturro#T6#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Turturro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Turturro wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro working to try and regain half guard.
Turturro regains half guard.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control from Turturro's half guard. Turturro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turturro looking to control.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Turturro.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turturro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass. #T10#
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turturro has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Turturro
Ramirez won't allow Turturro to sweep him here. #T11#
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez takes a little break here. Turturro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (2) Turturro#T13#
Ramirez gets his hands free as Turturro looks to control.
Turturro wants to escape the position.
Ramirez controls the action.
Turturro tries to escape the position.
Turturro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ramirez.
#T14#
Turturro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Turturro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (4) Turturro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Threads of Fate for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
WPGC 2.0
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Wang#SUB2#
Wang tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Wang advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (0) vs (6) Wang
Wang looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Wang content just to control the position here.
Wang seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramirez is holding on tight.
Wang controlling his opponent.
Wang wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wang pushes him away. #T2#
Wang wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Wang is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ramirez has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ramirez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (6) Wang
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez postures up.
#T3#
Wang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at KFA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Wang wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Wang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Ramirez has passed into half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away. #T5#
Wang keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (6) Wang
Wang holding on.
Wang is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Ramirez working away.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Wang is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T8#
Wang is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
Wang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Wang is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Wang holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wang trying to control here.
Wang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Wang is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Wang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wang avoid being mounted?
Wang wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T11#
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Wang trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (6) Wang
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wang is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take Wang's back here but Wang is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T14#
Wang tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (6) Wang
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Wang tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying to stick to Wang's back but Wang 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 Wang. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (8) Wang
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank Threads of Fate amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Toehold shoots in but Ramirez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toehold as he avoids it easily.
Toehold shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ramirez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T1#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez trying to control from Toehold's half guard. Toehold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toehold pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T3#
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.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T6#
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.#T9#
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T10#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Ramirez
Toehold content just to control the position here.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (11) vs (6) Ramirez
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 looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there. #T12#
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (11) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T14#
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Tommy Toehold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
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: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cubbedge to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cubbedge tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Ramirez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cubbedge is defending well but eventually Ramirez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cubbedge has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 21 losses; Marc Read! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Read closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Read is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ramirez keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Read is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is pressing down on Read's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read looking to pass the guard.
Read looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ramirez controlling Read's posture.
Read preventing the sweep.
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 working a defensive guard here.
Read controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Read is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (2) vs (2) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
Read can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Read is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Read is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Ramirez is looking to stall here but Read recovers full guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Read is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez stays in close to Read's body and controls the position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Read is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Read tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Read's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Read is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Read wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Read wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Read is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Read seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
Read is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Read is looking for a sweep.
Read regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ramirez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Read wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Read slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez forces his way into half guard.
Read is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Read is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Read is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Read has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ramirez escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (8) Ramirez#T10#
Read manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Read is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Read is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Read (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but Read is having none of it.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Read (2) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez avoiding Read 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Read pushed the leg off.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Read haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Ramirez not allowing Read to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Read's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Read is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Read manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (14) Ramirez
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Read preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Read from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Read has gone for a leg lock! Ramirez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Read's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Read (4) vs (16) Ramirez
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Read's guard. #T14#
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Read works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramirez pushes down on Read's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Read knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WPGC 9
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
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 14 wins and 14 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Balkan tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Balkan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Balkan.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Balkan instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez decides to pull guard.
Ramirez has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Balkan wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Balkan controlling the action here.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Balkan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (3) vs (0) Ramirez
Balkan fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Balkan has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Balkan controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Balkan fails to move to back control.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez tries to control Balkan's body but Balkan pushes him off. Ramirez squirms to his side and now Balkan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (6) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Balkan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Balkan breaks the grip. #SUB#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
Balkan controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Balkan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balkan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Balkan gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez is really stuck here.
Ramirez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Balkan's guard. Nice work there by Ramirez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (2) Ramirez
Balkan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T6#
Balkan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Balkan is working away.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to pass Balkan's guard but actually Balkan recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving. #T7#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T8#
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ramirez lying in Balkan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Balkan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ramirez taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Balkan!
Boris Balkan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 16 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - Ramirez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
#T1#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
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.#T2#
Ramirez trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
Kersikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Kersikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ramirez is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #T5#
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Kersikov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Kersikov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control. #T6##SUB2#
Kersikov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Kersikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Kersikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramirez manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (4) vs (4) Kersikov
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Kersikov
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (12) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Kersikov prevents Ramirez from getting a body triangle.
Ramirez controls the action.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (12) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Kersikov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez trying to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T11#
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez controlling Kersikov's posture.
Ramirez is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T12#
Kersikov 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: Ramirez (14) vs (6) Kersikov
Ramirez trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Kersikov is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (17) vs (6) Kersikov
Kersikov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ramirez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (20) vs (6) Kersikov#SUB#
Ramirez is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Kersikov with him. Kersikov is trying to defend but Ramirez has an arm under the chin now! Kersikov grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
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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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Merlin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramirez quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Merlin
Ramirez is pressing down on Merlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merlin 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.
Ramirez is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #SUB#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Merlin stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position. #T2#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #SUB#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Merlin
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Merlin controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Merlin easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (0) vs (7) Merlin
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Merlin looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to keep Merlin in close.
#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Merlin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (10) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez holding on.#T7#
Ramirez is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Ramirez is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez tries to bench press Merlin off him but Merlin keeps the position. #T8#
Merlin wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face as Merlin controls the position.
Ramirez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Merlin trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away. #T9#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Ramirez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (0) vs (12) Merlin
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ramirez looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Merlin pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (15) Merlin
Merlin wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T11#
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez trying to control but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Merlin stalling. #T12#
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (18) Merlin
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.#T13#
Merlin content just to control the position here.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Merlin looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ramirez is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 18 to 0.
After winning the bout, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WPGC 5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez gets caught flat footed, as Jello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Jello 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.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jello uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ramirez wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jello content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T2#
Jello is thwarting Ramirez's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Jello postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #T3#
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jello off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is persistently looking for the submission but Jello is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jello reverses the position brilliantly into Ramirez's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez working a defensive guard but Jello manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (13) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it. #T4#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello gets to mount! Ramirez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (15) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello 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.#T5#
Ramirez wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (18) vs (4) Ramirez
Jello keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Jello biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Jello manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramirez tries to break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.
Good control from Jello.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramirez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (21) vs (6) Ramirez
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (23) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Jello has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (26) vs (6) Ramirez
Jello avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Jello controlling from mount. #T10#
Jello wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (29) vs (6) Ramirez
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Ramirez buck him off.
Ramirez just trying to survive but Jello is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Jello is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Jello trying to control.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
#T13#
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
#T14#
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Jello is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
Jello not allowing Ramirez to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.6
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 18 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Ramirez looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Canadian Combat Academy inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5##SUB2#
Ramirez looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Ramirez working for submissions but it's allowed Kersikov to get to half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Kersikov not doing much here.
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez regains half guard.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T10#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Ramirez is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Kersikov trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Kersikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Kersikov prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curls as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Curls's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Curls
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ramirez is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Curls defends the submission attempt.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Curls won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
Ramirez is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Curls is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Curls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T4#
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for a submission but Curls manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position. #T7#
Curls wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Curls is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Curls is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Curls wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Curls keeping hold of Ramirez's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Curls is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom. #T9#
Curls has his hands clasped together around Ramirez's back. He's all about the action.
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez prevents Curls from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T10#
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away. #T11#
Curls tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Curls takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12##SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
#SUB2#
Ramirez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Curls has locked up a guillotine! Curls's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ramirez is holding on here and Curls must be using up a lot of energy. Ramirez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Curls gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
An out of breath Jerry Curls thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 329
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 81 wins and 40 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pavlov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Pavlov stalling.
Pavlov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Pavlov is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov is looking to advance position but Ramirez won't allow it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov prevents Ramirez from improving his position.#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Pavlov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Ramirez is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.#T4#
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
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.
Ramirez passes Pavlov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Pavlov is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Pavlov controlling the position well.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Ramirez won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
#T11#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Pavlov is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.#T14#
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov has good solid back control here.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 28 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel controlling the position.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ramirez is fighting to break Steel's control of his arms but Steel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #T4#
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez passes Steel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T5#
Steel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steel is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Steel tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Steel is working away. #SUB2#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Steel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Steel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez controls the position.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Ramirez wants to control for a moment but Steel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Steel trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to advance position but Steel counters by regaining guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
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.
Steel has Ramirez pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Steel keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez is pushing down on Steel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Steel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jackson Ramirez waved his t-shirt featuring PWNAGE Elite's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 4
Date: Oct 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ulatov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ulatov somewhat.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Ulatov
Ulatov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) Ulatov#T1#
Ulatov doesn't have the hooks in and Ramirez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Ulatov
Ramirez passes Ulatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (4) Ulatov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez looking to control but Ulatov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulatov can't escape the position.
#T2#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Ulatov is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
Ulatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Ramirez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ulatov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ulatov and Ramirez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez taking a break here but Ulatov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Ulatov is having none of it. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ulatov keeps working.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Ulatov 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.
Ulatov is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (13) vs (4) Ulatov
Ulatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Ramirez tries to control but Ulatov wriggling away.
Ulatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramirez tries to take Ulatov's back but instead Ulatov uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulatov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ulatov! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (16) vs (4) Ulatov#T6#
Ulatov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez tries to control but Ulatov wriggling away. #SUB#
Ramirez working for a submission but Ulatov is keeping him at bay.
Ulatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (19) vs (4) Ulatov#T7#
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Ramirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ulatov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ramirez trying to control.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Ulatov from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ulatov staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control. #T8#
Ramirez is trying to stick to Ulatov's back but Ulatov 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 Ulatov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (19) vs (6) Ulatov
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez controls Ulatov momentarily but Ulatov frees himself.
Ulatov wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ulatov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (21) vs (6) Ulatov#T9#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Ulatov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ramirez escapes and throws Ulatov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (24) vs (6) Ulatov
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ramirez wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Ramirez wants to control but Ulatov is keeping him busy.
Ulatov is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Ulatov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face as Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulatov is defending well. #T13#
Ramirez taking a breather here.
Ulatov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Ulatov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Ramirez controls the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ulatov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Ulatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 24 to 6.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Burroughs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burroughs wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez is controlling Burroughs's posture.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Burroughs is proving a slippery customer.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burroughs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burroughs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ramirez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Burroughs has passed into half guard!
Ramirez is looking to control Burroughs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Burroughs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burroughs has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs controlling his opponent. #T4#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away. #T5#
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.#T6#
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Burroughs's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Ramirez is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Burroughs content just to control the position here.
Burroughs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.
Burroughs trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is having none of it.#T10#
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Burroughs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Burroughs pushes him away.
Burroughs controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Burroughs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ramirez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#T13#
Ramirez is pressing down on Burroughs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Burroughs uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (8) vs (2) Ramirez
Burroughs is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
I wouldn't like to be where Ramirez is right now.
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs is staying tight to Ramirez's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Burroughs tries to move to full mount but Ramirez actually manages to regain half guard.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.
Burroughs advances to half guard.
Burroughs works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (11) vs (2) Ramirez
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Joshua Burroughs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 26 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alopodis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Alopodis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Alopodis#SUB#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Alopodis defending well. #T1#
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Ramirez stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) Alopodis
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Alopodis sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ramirez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Alopodis paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ramirez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown but Miyagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramirez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#CL#
Miyagi closes the distance and clinches.
Miyagi is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ramirez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Miyagi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Miyagi maintains control.#T1#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.
Miyagi fails to take his opponent's back.
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is trying to reverse the position but instead Miyagi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Ramirez
Miyagi has the hooks in. Ramirez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free. #T3#
Miyagi biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (12) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Miyagi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miyagi 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.#T4#
Miyagi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T6#
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ramirez can't escape the position.
#T7#
Miyagi controls the position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Miyagi won't let him.
Ramirez breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (12) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyagi is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
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.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Miyagi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (14) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a triangle here but Miyagi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (17) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Miyagi controls from the top position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez trying his best to control but Miyagi has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (19) vs (2) Ramirez#T10#
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.
Miyagi tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Miyagi is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Miyagi has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Miyagi content just to control the position here. #T12#
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Miyagi isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Miyagi pushes him away.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyagi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miyagi controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Miyagi prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (22) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from Miyagi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Pavlov sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pavlov defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Pavlov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavlov pinned against the cage. Pavlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the cage.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramirez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ramirez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pavlov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving. #T1#
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov 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: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov passes into side control, despite Ramirez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov tries to advance to mount but Ramirez denies him.
Pavlov controls the position from side control.
Pavlov 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.
Ramirez tries to bench press Pavlov off him but Pavlov keeps the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
What's Ramirez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ramirez prevents Pavlov from moving into mount. #T3#
Pavlov takes a little break here. Ramirez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pavlov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pavlov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov 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. #T5#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pavlov has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Ramirez wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ramirez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov fails to advance to Ramirez's back.
Ramirez tries to control the position but Pavlov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Ramirez
Pavlov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Pavlov controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position.
Pavlov controls the action.
Pavlov trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Ramirez needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Ramirez looks to control.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
Ramirez tries to escape but Pavlov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10##SUB#
Pavlov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ramirez is defending well though. Pavlov let's go of the attempt for now.
Pavlov tries to keep control of the position but Ramirez is staying busy.
I would not like to be Ramirez right now.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Good control from Pavlov.
Ramirez tries to break free.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T11#
Pavlov wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Pavlov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape.
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
Pavlov controls the action.
Ramirez turns into Pavlov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (15) vs (6) Ramirez
Pavlov controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Pavlov seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (17) vs (6) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ramirez there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (20) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramirez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is really stuck here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Lee avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lee controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Ramirez is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (8) vs (9) Ramirez#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
#T6#
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (9) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (9) Ramirez
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T8#
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
Lee avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Ramirez 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 turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (11) Ramirez#T9#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (11) Ramirez#T10#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (21) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Lee trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Ramirez feints and as Chai raises his hands in defense, Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Chai
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is controlling Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Chai controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T1#
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes Chai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it. #T5##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position. #SUB2#
Chai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chai is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Chai trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB2#
Chai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Chai gets back to full guard.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Ramirez stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chai is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ramirez postures up.
#T10#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Chai trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Chai keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai working a defensive guard but Ramirez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Ramirez manages to get to full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chai defends it easily.
Chai 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. #T14#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 21 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Ramirez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alopodis's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Alopodis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alopodis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alopodis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1##SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Alopodis tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alopodis keeps working. #T2#
Alopodis tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alopodis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Alopodis#SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alopodis, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Alopodis is a slippery customer.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Alopodis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (5) Alopodis
Ramirez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis fails to take his opponent's back.
Ramirez wants to hold on but Alopodis pushes him away.
Alopodis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramirez is holding on tight.
Alopodis moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (8) Alopodis
Ramirez holding on to Alopodis's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Ramirez breaks Alopodis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (8) Alopodis
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (16) vs (8) Alopodis
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Alopodis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Alopodis is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (16) vs (10) Alopodis
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.
Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - Alopodis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T7#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis being controlled here momentarily.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Alopodis wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alopodis stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Alopodis passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alopodis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Alopodis is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ramirez working for a triangle but Alopodis defends it easily.
#T9#
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (18) vs (10) Alopodis
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (18) vs (14) Alopodis#T10#
Ramirez prevents Alopodis from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (20) vs (14) Alopodis
Ramirez trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (20) vs (16) Alopodis#SUB#
Alopodis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramirez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alopodis has managed to get both his arms back between Ramirez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alopodis is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (20) vs (19) Alopodis
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Ramirez stops Alopodis from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Alopodis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez stops Alopodis from passing to mount.
Ramirez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (20) vs (21) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ramirez wants to control but Alopodis is having none of it.
Alopodis wants to take Ramirez's back here but Ramirez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T12#
Ramirez has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (20) vs (24) Alopodis
Alopodis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Alopodis manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Alopodis working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Alopodis just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (22) vs (24) Alopodis
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T13#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (25) vs (24) Alopodis
Ramirez tries to control but Alopodis wriggling away.
Alopodis working to try and regain half guard.
Alopodis gets back to half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving. #T14#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Ramirez won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (25) vs (26) Alopodis
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass. #SUB2#
Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (27) vs (26) Alopodis
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 27 to 26.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Burroughs sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Ramirez is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
Burroughs is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Burroughs is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #T1#
Ramirez wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ramirez has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Burroughs defend it? Ramirez steps over the head and cranks it - Burroughs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merlin sprawls well initially but Ramirez persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Merlin 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.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is just content to waste time from the top position. Merlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Merlin is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin 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: Merlin (2) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
Merlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramirez.#SUB2#
Ramirez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merlin defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Merlin frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramirez has switched to an armbar! Merlin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jackson Ramirez!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Brown 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.
Brown is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ramirez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Brown controlling the pace.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.#T8#
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#T9#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Ramirez manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.#T12#
Brown 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.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Brown prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Joshua Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Walters gets caught napping as Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown. Walters manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walters seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters trying to control the position.
Walters wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ramirez pushes down on Walters's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Walters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Walters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ramirez seems content to control.#T2#
Walters keeping control of the position.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walters wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Ramirez passes into side control, despite Walters's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Walters
You can see the frustration on Walters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Walters tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Ramirez working away.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramirez wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away.
Ramirez working away.
Walters tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working. #SUB#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Walters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Walters
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T5#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez looking to control.
#SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Ramirez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (2) Walters
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (4) Walters#T6#
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walters is one step ahead there.
Ramirez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Walters tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pulls Walters in to control the position.
Walters postures up.
#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walters is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to control but Walters passes into half guard.
Walters works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (7) Walters
Walters tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Walters controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Walters working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is in no mood to give up. #T10#
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
Walters trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Walters prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Walters has control of Ramirez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ramirez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (7) Walters
Walters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Walters has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez stands and throws Walters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (7) Walters
Walters is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #T12#
Walters can't do much from the bottom here.
Walters is looking for a sweep.
Walters can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Walters is working away. #T13#
Walters tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Walters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez working away.
Walters sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Walters is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
#SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Walters is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Walters is doing well to control the position and prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Walters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
Jackson Ramirez very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Cubbedge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Cubbedge trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge 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.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Ramirez is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (2) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T6#
Ramirez tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Cubbedge flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Ramirez turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T8#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cubbedge sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Cubbedge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cubbedge is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cubbedge has worked his arm free - good work by Cubbedge !
#SUB2#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge gets to mount! Ramirez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (19) vs (9) Ramirez#T14#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Bart Cubbedge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ramirez gets a double leg takedown into Merlin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB#
Merlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ramirez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (5) Ramirez
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merlin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merlin keeps working.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Merlin defends it.
Ramirez is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Merlin tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
Ramirez wants to control but Merlin is keeping him busy.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
#T5#
Ramirez trying to control from Merlin's half guard. Merlin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin is trying to hold Ramirez in close to prevent damage but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Merlin gets full guard.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position but Merlin is working away.
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.
Ramirez prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Merlin wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (0) vs (11) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merlin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8#
Ramirez looking to control but instead Merlin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Merlin moves into full guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez postures up.
#T9#
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin managing to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily. #T11#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Merlin controlling Ramirez's posture. #SUB#
Merlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #T12#
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez is controlling Merlin's posture.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Merlin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Merlin prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Merlin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez prevents Merlin from improving position.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Ramirez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.#T14#
Merlin trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Merlin is controlling the pace.
Merlin wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is trying is best to control the position here.
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 11 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Salvatore somewhat.#TD2#
Salvatore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramirez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Salvatore has control of the leg.
Ramirez is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salvatore in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez is doing well to control the position and prevent Salvatore from advancing to side control.#T1#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salvatore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez seems keen to control Salvatore's posture.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Salvatore is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Salvatore stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) Salvatore
Ramirez tries to buck Salvatore off but Salvatore is having none of it.
Salvatore moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Salvatore keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ramirez is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Salvatore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez trying to control but Salvatore postures up.
Salvatore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salvatore is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Salvatore keeps him under control.#T7#
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Ramirez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Salvatore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ramirez is tightening it up a little... Salvatore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Salvatore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Salvatore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jackson Ramirez!
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boesku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez. #TD2#
Ramirez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boesku to the ground. Ramirez is now in Boesku's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Ramirez
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boesku has his hands on Ramirez's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boesku has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Boesku controlling the position.#T1#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Boesku pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Boesku is retaining full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving. #T3#
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boesku seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boesku swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez postures up.
#T4#
Boesku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boesku controlling Ramirez's posture.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez passes Boesku's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.
Boesku tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ramirez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boesku tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boesku knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ramirez controlling the action here.#T7#
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boesku is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position.
Boesku wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Boesku won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a submission but Boesku manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boesku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (5) Ramirez#T9#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku preventing the sweep.
Boesku passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Boesku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boesku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Boesku is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boesku advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (7) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Ramirez is desperately trying to improve his position but Boesku has a good base and remains in mount.
Boesku controlling the pace for now.
Ramirez is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez is squirming around, avoiding Boesku's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Boesku is trying to control here but Ramirez has managed to regain half guard.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is looking to control Boesku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Boesku wants to free his trapped foot but Ramirez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well. #T12#
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Boesku is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez keeping hold of Boesku's head, controlling as best he can.
Boesku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (10) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez regains half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Boesku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (13) vs (5) Ramirez
Boesku controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Boesku is working for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez frees his head quite easily.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controls the position.
Boesku trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14##SUB#
Boesku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ramirez has worked his arm free - good work by Ramirez!
Boesku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs. #SUB#
Boesku swings around for an armbar but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boesku's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (13) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boesku looking for a sweep. Not yet Boesku, not yet.
Boesku wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boesku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boesku takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
After winning the bout, Roman Boesku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morrison Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#TD2#
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Lee's coaches at Tran MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T3#
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the action but instead Lee gets a body lock and reverses into Ramirez's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control.
Lee trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ramirez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Ramirez 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 Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well. #T4#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ramirez's legs.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Ramirez instead regains half guard.
Lee wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T5#
Lee prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.#T7##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (7) Ramirez
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Lee keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Lee keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T9#
Ramirez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Lee controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #T10#
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11##SUB2#
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Ramirez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Lee is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez. #T12#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Well,Lee is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ramirez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T13#
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Ramirez is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Ramirez slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Jackson Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 33 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Silverio's head coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ramirez is defended easily by Silverio.
Silverio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ramirez dives in and scores a takedown into Silverio's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silverio can't keep his opponent in guard - Ramirez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to control. Silverio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silverio is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Silverio working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silverio's guard.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silverio wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T2#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Silverio tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Ramirez trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez prevents Silverio from improving his position.
Ramirez is taking a breather. Silverio 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.
Silverio tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Silverio wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Silverio is defending the position. #T4#
Ramirez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silverio! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverio is looking to escape.
Silverio is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverio is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Silverio wriggling away. #T6#
Silverio is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramirez tries to control but Silverio wriggling away.
Silverio is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ramirez working for a submission but Silverio is keeping him at bay. #T7#
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Silverio is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Silverio is holding on tight.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Silverio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is persistently looking for the submission but Silverio is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ramirez tries to get the hooks in deep but Silverio pushed the leg off.
Silverio turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Silverio looking to pass the guard.
Silverio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Silverio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (8) Ramirez
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silverio looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ramirez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silverio 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: Silverio (5) vs (10) Ramirez
Silverio keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T10#
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez stalling away here and it's allowed Silverio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silverio there! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (5) vs (13) Ramirez#T11#
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silverio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silverio can't escape the position.
Silverio has given up his back here. Will Ramirez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (5) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez working for a choke but Silverio reverses nicely into Ramirez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (7) vs (16) Ramirez#T12##SUB2#
Ramirez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silverio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silverio is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Silverio postures up.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Silverio trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Silverio 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.
Ramirez wants to control the position but Silverio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Silverio is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramirez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Silverio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silverio 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.#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Silverio has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silverio is trying to work for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
Silverio trying to control from Ramirez's half guard. Ramirez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 7.
Our winner, Jackson Ramirez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hero Liu Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
Cao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Cao 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.#T1#
Ramirez passes Cao 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Cao is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cao sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Cao is defending the position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Cao defends it. #SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cao is looking to escape. #T3#
Cao tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cao is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cao (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez gets his hands free as Cao looks to control. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cao is controlling Ramirez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (8) Ramirez#T4#
Ramirez is trying to keep Cao in close.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez is trying to hold Cao in close to prevent damage but Cao has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Cao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#T5#
Cao wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Cao postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Ramirez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ramirez has his foot on Cao 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cao works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Cao controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Cao 's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cao passes into half guard.
#T7#
Ramirez is pressing down on Cao 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez seems keen to control Cao 's posture.
Ramirez looking to control but Cao passes into half guard.
Ramirez is controlling Cao 's trapped leg to prevent Cao from advancing to side control.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Cao won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez seems keen to control Cao 's posture.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T10#
Ramirez trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Cao is adopting a defensive guard.
Cao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Ramirez is pushing down on Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Cao defends it.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Cao is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T12#
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cao is defending well. #T13#
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Cao 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cao . Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Cao has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Cao (2) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ramirez gets his way!
Ramirez avoiding Cao 's attempts to control his hands. #T14##SUB2#
Cao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ramirez.
Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Jackson Ramirez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez prevents Brown from improving his position.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown prevents Ramirez from taking his back.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Ramirez is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T6#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Ramirez trying to advance position but Brown counters by regaining guard.
Brown managing to control the position.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brown is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brown has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Ramirez
Brown won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T9#
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Brown controls from the top position.
Brown trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Brown controls the position from side control.
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Ramirez takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (5) vs (9) Ramirez
Brown surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Brown tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10##SUB2#
Brown defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ramirez's arms.
Ramirez is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ramirez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Ramirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Ramirez. #T11##SUB2#
Ramirez looking for the choke from the back.
Brown is trying to break free.
Ramirez controls the position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Ramirez goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Brown escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown controlling the pace.
Ramirez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (9) Ramirez#T14#
Brown trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
An out of breath Joshua Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reigns slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Reigns shoots in.#CL2#
Reigns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ramirez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Reigns
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Reigns won't allow it. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reigns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Reigns is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reigns has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez is pressing down on Reigns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reigns is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Reigns is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez not doing much here.
#T5#
Reigns is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Reigns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reigns. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Reigns
Reigns manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reigns has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Reigns defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Reigns is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Reigns wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Reigns
Reigns tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Reigns is working away.
Reigns is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T9#
Reigns gets back to half guard.
Reigns is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Reigns is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Reigns
Ramirez looking to control but Reigns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reigns regains half guard.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (14) vs (0) Reigns
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (17) vs (0) Reigns#T11#
Reigns tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Reigns wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Reigns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Reigns from escaping the position.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Reigns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reigns manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Reigns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (17) vs (2) Reigns#T12#
Reigns preventing the sweep.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (19) vs (2) Reigns
Reigns trying to control the position.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Reigns is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigns tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Reigns defends it. #T14##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reigns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Reigns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Jackson Ramirez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CMMA 163 Harrison v Pizza
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Brien.
O Brien misses the jab.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ramirez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into O Brien's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but O Brien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Brien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
O Brien keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
O Brien being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez is keen to just control but O Brien is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Brien is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but O Brien is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage. #T3#
O Brien is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Brien sees it coming and defends easily.
O Brien told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but O Brien is defending it quite comfortably.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position.#SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ramirez is stalling here. O Brien is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Brien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ramirez struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Brien sprawls and moves away.
O Brien leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches O Brien napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Brien can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but O Brien is defending well.
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Brien has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ramirez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ramirez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Brien is not content to let Ramirez control the position. #SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien stops Ramirez from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramirez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. O Brien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ramirez has time to react.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Brien but O Brien pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
O Brien misses with a straight left. #T1#
O Brien misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and O Brien counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez tries for a takedown but O Brien circles away easily
and O Brien makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Ramirez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Brien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Brien tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Brien, who protects the arm well.
Miles O Brien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Brien tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#SUB#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Brien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Ramirez tries for a kimura but O Brien is defending well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on O Brien's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Brien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson Ramirez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I wouldn't like to be where O Brien is right now.
Ramirez advances to full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramirez content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, O Brien has worked his arm free - good work by O Brien!
Ramirez wants to control but O Brien is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Brien gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
CMMA 154 Harrison v Ferguson
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moyles misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Moyles didn't expect that.
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.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moyles for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Moyles is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moyles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Moyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Moyles defends it.
Moyles is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is thwarting Moyles's attempts to control the position.
Moyles is concentrating on defense, preventing Ramirez from advancing position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moyles trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Moyles won't allow it.
Moyles is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Moyles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moyles misses with the combination.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Moyles avoids it well and moves away.
Moyles misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Moyles avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Moyles. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moyles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Moyles tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moyles.
Moyles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ramirez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moyles looks to land a right hand but Ramirez moved out of range.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moyles sprawls and moves away.
Moyles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike Moyles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Moyles is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Moyles misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moyles!
Ramirez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moyles's legs.
Ramirez wants to control but Moyles is keeping him busy.
Moyles seems a little lost for a moment, as Ramirez dominates the positioning.
Moyles is looking to reverse the position.
Moyles wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Ramirez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moyles is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and Moyles is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
CMMA 142 Adam v Army Jr
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Stillwell fails with the takedown.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Ramirez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stillwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Stillwell ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stillwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Stillwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Stillwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramirez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stillwell somewhat.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Stillwell avoids it well and moves away.
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell goes for a double leg but Ramirez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramirez continues to drive forward.
Stillwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Stillwell gets a takedown into half guard.
Ramirez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stillwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stillwell being controlled here momentarily.
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Stillwell postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez controls Stillwell momentarily but Stillwell frees himself. #SUB#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stillwell landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Stillwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Stillwell controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stillwell's guard. #REVR#
Stillwell working a defensive guard here.
Stillwell striking off his back but it's not causing Ramirez any problems.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Stillwell keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Stillwell trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Stillwell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control but Stillwell is working from the bottom.
Stillwell controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself. #SUB2#
Stillwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Stillwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stillwell.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables Stillwell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Stillwell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stillwell trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Stillwell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stillwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ramirez has his foot on Stillwell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stillwell works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Stillwell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez feinted with a counter takedown.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Stillwell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Ramirez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramirez wants it to stay on the feet.
Stillwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Stillwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramirez attempts a counter takedown but Stillwell avoids it well and moves away.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stillwell.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jason Stillwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Stillwell's head and hops out.
Stillwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramirez swivels and escapes.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramirez as he jumps to the side.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Stillwell looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Stillwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
Stillwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramirez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stillwell shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stillwell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramirez defends well and Stillwell ends up having to push Ramirez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stillwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramirez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stillwell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stillwell.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Stillwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramirez defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillwell is defended easily by Ramirez.
Stillwell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stillwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but Stillwell 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. #T3#
Stillwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stillwell is defended easily by Ramirez.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez tries to counter with a takedown but Stillwell is quick to defend against it.
Stillwell darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns Stillwell into the cage.
Stillwell looks for a takedown but Ramirez sprawls well.
Stillwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#T4##TD2#
Stillwell gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stillwell can do to turn this around?
Ramirez keeping control of the position.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Stillwell is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to get back to full guard but Stillwell has mounted him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stillwell lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillwell with shots to the head and body - Ramirez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramirez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ramirez leaves Stillwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stillwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stillwell dives in and grabs Ramirez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Stillwell's head and hops out.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Stillwell.
Stillwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.
Ramirez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stillwell.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stillwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramirez sprawls well. He's pushed Stillwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stillwell sprawls and moves away.
Stillwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ramirez tries to avoid it but Stillwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ramirez to the ground. Ramirez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stillwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stillwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Stillwell with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown. Stillwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stillwell keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ramirez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stillwell manages to get to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Stillwell is keeping the position.#T2#
Ramirez passes Stillwell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Stillwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez is stalling here. Stillwell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stillwell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stillwell taking a break here but Ramirez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is pressing down on Stillwell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jason Stillwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stillwell is aware though and is defending well.
Stillwell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stillwell is in close to Ramirez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ramirez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stillwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stillwell working some strikes from top position.
Stillwell landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Ramirez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
CMMA 126 Adam v Obaminator
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Hayes lands a high kick!
Hayes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hayes pushes Ramirez off and gets back to his feet.
Ramirez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hayes misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Hayes wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a kimura here. Hayes looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ramirez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sultan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramirez sprawls well. Ramirez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sultan gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Sultan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramirez on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramirez's guard now, I'm sure.
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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sultan .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sultan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez seems keen to control Sultan 's posture.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez pulls Sultan in close to prevent any damage.
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. #REVR##SUB#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Sultan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Sultan is defending well.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramirez controlling the action here. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sultan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Sultan is defending well.
Sultan wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Sultan is defending the position.
Ramirez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sultan can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Ramirez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sultan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sultan and Ramirez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4##SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sultan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ramirez moves into full mount!
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramirez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sultan shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sultan did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sultan for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sultan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Sultan won't allow it.
Ramirez not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sultan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sultan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in and gets a takedown into Sultan 's guard.
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Ramirez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sultan !
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez fails to move to back control.
Ramirez forces the positional change into back control.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sultan 's body.
#T3##SUB#
Ramirez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Ramirez working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Sultan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ramirez has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Sultan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez! |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kronos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Doomsday moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Doomsday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ramirez after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doomsday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doomsday fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Doomsday sprawls and moves away.
Doomsday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kronos Doomsday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Doomsday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) Doomsday
Doomsday controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking to regain half guard here but Doomsday keeps moving and retains side control.
Doomsday happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doomsday controlling the position. #T2#
Ramirez is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Doomsday in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Doomsday working away.
Ramirez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doomsday wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.#T4#
Doomsday in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doomsday seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
#T6#
Doomsday keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T7#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Doomsday in particular looking to stall.
Ramirez trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez keeping control of the position. #T8#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Doomsday is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Doomsday is controlling well.
#T9#
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez wants to control but Doomsday passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (7) Doomsday
Doomsday is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ramirez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Doomsday working away.
Ramirez is trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ramirez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Doomsday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doomsday won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doomsday is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Doomsday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T12#
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doomsday controls the pace.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (7) Doomsday#SUB#
Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doomsday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doomsday has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (9) Doomsday
Doomsday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doomsday controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doomsday has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (2) vs (12) Doomsday
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doomsday happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doomsday wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
DK Polaras Superfights 1
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nuragomidova gets a clinch. #TD2#
Ramirez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez stands and throws Nuragomidova's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (0) vs (5) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Nuragomidova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nuragomidova's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nuragomidova haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Nuragomidova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuragomidova preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but Nuragomidova is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ramirez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nuragomidova is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuragomidova avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nuragomidova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez. #T2#
Nuragomidova is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (5) Ramirez
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Ramirez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nuragomidova is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Nuragomidova go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Nuragomidova is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Nuragomidova is riding his opponent, not letting Ramirez buck him off.
Ramirez is trying to break free.
Nuragomidova has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ramirez's body.
Ramirez trying to control the hands but Nuragomidova won't let him.
Nuragomidova keeps control of the position easily here as Ramirez tries to buck him off.
#T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controls the position.
Ramirez wants to control his opponent's hands but Nuragomidova gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nuragomidova is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but Nuragomidova kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Ramirez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ramirez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for the choke. #SUB#
Nuragomidova working for a choke but Ramirez is defending well. #T6#
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
#SUB#
Ramirez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (4) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Nuragomidova is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Nuragomidova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Nuragomidova looking for submissions off his back.
Nuragomidova is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Nuragomidova won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
Nuragomidova is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#T8##SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nuragomidova sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but Nuragomidova defending well. #SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nuragomidova defends it well.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is trying to control. Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard. #T9#
Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nuragomidova is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuragomidova pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage.
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova looking to control.
#T10#
Ramirez trying to control but Nuragomidova is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nuragomidova controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Nuragomidova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (7) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T11#
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is working hard here to advance position.
Nuragomidova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nuragomidova is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Ramirez tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Nuragomidova is controlling well.
Nuragomidova tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Nuragomidova not doing much here.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #T13#
Nuragomidova is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nuragomidova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (11) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova regains half guard.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuragomidova (6) vs (14) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nuragomidova knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nuragomidova manages to get back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura here.
Nuragomidova wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 14 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oganeditse Gaolathe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaolathe avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Gaolathe has Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gaolathe after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Gaolathe has clasped his hands together around Ramirez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gaolathe (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez trying to remain calm as Gaolathe controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to control Gaolathe's posture but Gaolathe avoids it.
Gaolathe happy to just control the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Gaolathe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gaolathe slows the pace down.
Ramirez tries to buck Gaolathe off but Gaolathe is having none of it.
Gaolathe controls the position from side control.#T2#
Ramirez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is being controlled here.
Gaolathe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez is not content to let Gaolathe control the position.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gaolathe tries to move to mount but Ramirez blocks the move with his legs.
Gaolathe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaolathe is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ramirez has control of Gaolathe's left arm, preventing Gaolathe from doing any damage. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control the position but Gaolathe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaolathe not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gaolathe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ramirez defend it? Gaolathe steps over the head and cranks it - Ramirez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gaolathe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oganeditse Gaolathe!
An out of breath Oganeditse Gaolathe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Volkenhause is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Volkenhause is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volkenhause can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Volkenhause tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause trying to remain calm as Ramirez controls from the top position.
Ramirez trying to control the position but Volkenhause is working away.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez works to advance to full mount. Volkenhause defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) Volkenhause
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Volkenhause is squirming around nicely.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Volkenhause is controlling an arm, preventing Ramirez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ramirez looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Volkenhause keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Volkenhause is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (9) vs (0) Volkenhause
What can Volkenhause do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Volkenhause is in bad spot here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Volkenhause's body.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Volkenhause manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (9) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause pushes down on Ramirez's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Volkenhause is just content to waste time from the top position. Ramirez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Volkenhause advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (5) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ramirez moves into full guard.
Volkenhause preventing the sweep. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkenhause is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Volkenhause wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez is pulling down on Volkenhause's head to control his posture. #T7#
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkenhause is one step ahead there.
Volkenhause wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Volkenhause passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ramirez keeping hold of Volkenhause's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Ramirez continues to hold on tight.
Volkenhause is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramirez tries to get to full guard but Volkenhause has control of the leg. #T9#
Volkenhause wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez has his hands clasped together around Volkenhause's back. He's all about the action.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Volkenhause sits in half guard.
Volkenhause passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (8) Volkenhause
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Volkenhause is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Volkenhause is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Volkenhause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. #SUB2#
Volkenhause maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ramirez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Volkenhause has cracked it and Ramirez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Volkenhause!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Volkenhause! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gustave Mignard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mignard moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Ramirez manages to pull guard.
Mignard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (3) vs (0) Ramirez
Mignard working away.
Mignard looking to control but instead Ramirez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mignard stalling.
Mignard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mignard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mignard wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is defending well.
Mignard trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mignard moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (6) vs (0) Ramirez
Mignard looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mignard looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Mignard maintains control.#T3#
Mignard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ramirez is holding on tight.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mignard seems content to control.#SUB#
Mignard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Mignard with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mignard wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Mignard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (9) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mignard (9) vs (2) Ramirez
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mignard keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Mignard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mignard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez trying to control but Mignard is working from the bottom.
Mignard pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mignard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mignard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Mignard wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mignard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mignard is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Mignard won't allow it. #T7#
Mignard wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (9) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Mignard is squirming around nicely.
Mignard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Foundry, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mignard is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Mignard is squirming around nicely.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but Mignard doesn't allow it. #T8#
Mignard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Mignard is defending well.
Mignard is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (9) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Mignard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Ramirez is staying tight to Mignard's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mignard is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez taking a break here but Mignard is having none of it and regains half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mignard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
Mignard has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mignard (9) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to control but Mignard wriggling away. #T11#
Ramirez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mignard prevents Ramirez from taking his back.
Mignard is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mignard (9) vs (14) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mignard taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez! |
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