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CWC 343 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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