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CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa 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 31 wins and 9 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Simone drives through and clinches with Ribbler against the ropes.
Simone drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Ribbler 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.
Simone pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Simone looking to control.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Simone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ribbler has passed into half guard!
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribbler prevents Simone from improving his position.
Simone 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.
Simone keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribbler controlling the action here.
Ribbler is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone is trying to control 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.
Simone controlling the position well.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone trying to control here.
Simone is looking to get back to full guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Simone
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler working away.
Simone is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Simone looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Simone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Simone tries to control the position but Ribbler now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (2) Simone
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simone looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Simone
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Simone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simone is pulling down on Ribbler's head to control his posture.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom.
Simone is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribbler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.
Simone is staying active underneath Ribbler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simone is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping him busy.
Ribbler advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (15) vs (2) Simone
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone is still trying to improve position.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Simone is squirming around nicely.
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribbler wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Simone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone can't escape the position.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone prevents Ribbler from taking his back.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simone tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone reaches up to try and control the position but Ribbler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Simone rolls and tries to escape and now Ribbler has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Simone
Simone wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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