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CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dravezesdi as he avoids it easily.
Dravezesdi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dravezesdi lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ribbler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ribbler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Dravezesdi 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ribbler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi turns into Ribbler and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (11) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler postures up.
Dravezesdi 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.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Ribbler keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from getting the reversal.
Dravezesdi tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to break free.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ribbler is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler 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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