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WP 90 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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
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
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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