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Event:
SSG 412 Banner vs Ozymandias
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 22 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Ribeiro tries to keep at a distance but Kyng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Kyng forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Kyng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kyng has picked Ribeiro up - he's going for a ride! Kyng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribeiro won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kyng content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Kyng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kyng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Ribeiro pulls Kyng in close to his closed guard and prevents Kyng from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kyng postures up.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but instead Kyng has moved into half guard.
Kyng is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now. #T3#
Kyng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kyng prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Kyng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng stalling. #T5#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Kyng's head to control him but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kyng is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Kyng passes into half guard.
Kyng slows the pace down in half guard.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Kyng postures up.
Kyng controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Kyng works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kyng working away.
Kyng controls the position.
Kyng tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Kyng just content to control the position.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyng trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy.
Kyng is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Kyng keeps him under control.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kyng is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Ribeiro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyng controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kyng controlling the action here.
Kyng is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it. #T11#
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (11) vs (0) Ribeiro
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Kyng 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#
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Kyng controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro prevents Kyng from taking his back.
Kyng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyng fails to move to back control.
Kyng controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Kyng pushes him away.
Ribeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Kyng has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (14) vs (0) Ribeiro#T14#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Kyng manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribeiro is really stuck here.
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kyng's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (14) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Kyng pulls Ribeiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribeiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyng takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Tanner Kyng 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:
SSG 410 McDonald vs Ribeiro
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro working away.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald Jr is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
McDonald Jr tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribeiro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is not content to let Ribeiro control the position. #T1#
Ribeiro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (6) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking to control but McDonald Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald Jr regains half guard.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr 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: McDonald Jr (2) vs (6) Ribeiro#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr advances to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro looking to control.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard. #T3#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Ribeiro#T4#
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
McDonald Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribeiro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (11) Ribeiro
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro working away.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribeiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (11) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald Jr controlling the position well here. Ribeiro rolled but McDonald Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Ribeiro 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 Jr gets his way!
#SUB#
Ribeiro won't enjoy being in this position. McDonald Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Ribeiro is tapping - it's over boys! McDonald Jr picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 404 Majere vs Hall
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jake Askren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Askren shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Askren looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Askren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Askren in close.
Askren wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #T1#
Askren looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Askren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Askren works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Askren tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Askren trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (2) vs (2) Ribeiro#T2#
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Askren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Askren (4) vs (2) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Askren throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ribeiro's body to avoid the submission. Ribeiro has instead reached around Askren's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ribeiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon'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.
Gordon working away.#T1#
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
#T4#
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg. #T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg. #T7#
Gordon controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (7) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordon for a finish.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to break Gordon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gordon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribeiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Ribeiro 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, Gordon has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T8##SUB2#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gordon is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
Ribeiro is not going to allow Gordon to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Gordon fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is cranking Gordon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gordon! He's tightened the choke and Gordon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 396 Hunt vs STSChai
Date: Feb 16, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Filerup has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Filerup forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Filerup won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Filerup has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (4) Filerup
Filerup controlling from side mount.
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is holding on to half guard well.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Filerup is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Filerup in close.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Filerup postures up.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Filerup trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Filerup is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Filerup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking to control Filerup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#T4#
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Filerup keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is trying to control but Filerup manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (7) Filerup
Ribeiro is trying to reverse the position but instead Filerup has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (10) Filerup
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Filerup's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Filerup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (14) Filerup
Ribeiro 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: Ribeiro (4) vs (14) Filerup
Filerup trying to control the position.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Filerup defends it. #T6#
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (14) Filerup
Filerup is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Filerup has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Filerup! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (16) Filerup
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Filerup trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (9) vs (16) Filerup
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Filerup has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Filerup is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Filerup's guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Filerup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Filerup is a slippery customer.
Filerup is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribeiro from advancing position.
Ribeiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Filerup takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T9#
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Filerup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Filerup is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #T10#
Filerup trying to control the position.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribeiro postures up.
Filerup being controlled here, momentarily.
Filerup trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Filerup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Filerup pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Filerup moves into full guard.
Filerup wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Filerup defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filerup keeps working. #T12#
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (16) Filerup#SUB#
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Filerup is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (18) Filerup#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filerup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filerup pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Filerup trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Filerup passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (21) Filerup#T14#
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Filerup off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (16) vs (21) Filerup
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ribeiro has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Filerup's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 21 to 16. |
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Event:
SSG 393 Helvig vs Feet
Date: Feb 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 26 losses; Milton Viera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Viera moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Viera jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Viera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Viera looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Viera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro pushes down on Viera's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Viera is a slippery customer.
Viera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro controlling the action here.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2##SUB#
Viera actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Viera defends it.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Viera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viera trying to control here.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Viera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Viera's legs - danger averted.
Viera controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Viera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Viera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Viera is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Viera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Viera (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro rolls, trying to escape but Viera keeps control of the position.
Ribeiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Viera pushes him away.
Viera trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Viera maintains control.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viera prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.#T5#
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Viera's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Viera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Viera looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Viera goes for an armbar but Ribeiro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ribeiro. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Viera keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Viera's guard.
Viera desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Viera wants to get back to full guard but Ribeiro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (5) Ribeiro
Viera is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Viera is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Viera and Ribeiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T8#
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viera keeps working.
Viera struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro controls the position.
Viera is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but Viera denies him. #T9#
Viera gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Viera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Viera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Viera is having none of it.
Viera manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Viera is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Viera is retaining full guard.
Viera trying to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Viera is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Viera (4) vs (8) Ribeiro
Viera can't escape the position.
#T11#
Viera is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Viera to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Viera is in no mood to give up.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Viera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Viera shrugs it off.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent. #T12#
Viera is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro tries to control but Viera wriggling away.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Viera tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
Viera working to try and regain half guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Ribeiro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viera wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from getting the reversal.
Viera wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Viera regains half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Viera's thigh, looking to free his foot. Viera is holding on for now.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Viera is working away.
Ribeiro prevents Viera from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viera is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Viera is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
Viera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Viera.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Viera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Viera (6) vs (8) Ribeiro
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Viera from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 8 to 6.
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Idaho.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Idaho napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Idaho (0) vs (4) Ribeiro
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to pass to mount but Idaho is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Idaho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro passes Idaho's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Idaho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (4) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB#
Idaho looking to break Ribeiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribeiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Idaho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro trying to control but Idaho postures up.
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Idaho is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Idaho is stalling in the full guard.
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Idaho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#T3#
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
Idaho advances to half guard.
Idaho wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Idaho wants to advance to full mount but Ribeiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (7) vs (4) Ribeiro
Idaho is staying tight to Ribeiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ribeiro wants to control but Idaho postures up.#SUB#
Idaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.#T4#
Idaho works to advance to full mount. Ribeiro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (9) vs (4) Ribeiro#SUB#
Idaho is working for a guillotine from mount but Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Idaho trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Idaho is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Idaho seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (9) vs (8) Ribeiro
Idaho is trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Idaho is looking for a sweep.
Idaho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribeiro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Idaho (13) vs (8) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to break free.
#SUB#
Idaho 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, Ribeiro has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ribeiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Idaho.
Ribeiro just trying to survive but Idaho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ribeiro defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Idaho's arms.
Ribeiro wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Idaho trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Idaho tightening his grip on Ribeiro, looking for the choke.
Idaho has the hooks in. Ribeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Idaho gets his hands free as Ribeiro looks to control. #SUB#
Ribeiro is in a bad position with Idaho working for a choke. Ribeiro manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (13) vs (10) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Idaho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Idaho tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Idaho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Idaho.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Idaho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Idaho is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (13) vs (13) Ribeiro
Idaho working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro tries to control but Idaho wriggling away.
Idaho regains half guard.
Idaho regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (13) vs (16) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (13) vs (18) Ribeiro
Idaho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Idaho (13) vs (21) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Idaho rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Idaho turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (15) vs (21) Ribeiro
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Idaho passes into half guard.
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Idaho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Idaho. #SUB#
Idaho is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10#
Idaho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (18) vs (21) Ribeiro
Idaho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Idaho tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Idaho fails to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Idaho looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Idaho is proving a slippery customer.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Idaho tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Idaho pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Idaho trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Idaho pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Idaho wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.
Ribeiro is looking to control Idaho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Idaho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Idaho, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idaho stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Idaho wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Idaho looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Idaho drops back looking for a leg! Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribeiro manages to kick Idaho off! Idaho jumps back into Ribeiro's guard.
Idaho won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Idaho in close.
#T14#
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Idaho from controlling successfully.
Idaho slips nicely into half guard.
Idaho is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Idaho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idaho preventing the sweep.
Idaho pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Idaho prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.
Idaho tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 21 to 18.
Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 385 Finn vs Feet
Date: Jan 05, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yevgeny Ignatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatov takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Ignatov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yevgeny Ignatov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Ignatov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Ignatov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ribeiro uses from the top position.
Ignatov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribeiro is now in half guard.
Ignatov wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ignatov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ribeiro is pressing down on Ignatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatov is holding on for now.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribeiro in particular looking to stall.
Ignatov tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Ignatov is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.#T3#
Ignatov tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ignatov defend it? Ribeiro steps over the head and cranks it - Ignatov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Ribeiro!
A victorious Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Biggie Smoke!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Smoke rushes Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smoke walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Smoke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (4) Smoke
Ribeiro tries to bench press Smoke off him but Smoke keeps the position.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Smoke is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smoke tries to advance position but instead Ribeiro slips a leg back in to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smoke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smoke's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (4) Smoke
You can see the frustration on Smoke's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1##SUB#
Smoke showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Smoke is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Ribeiro has locked on a rear naked choke here! Smoke is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Filerup counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro is looking to sweep but instead, Filerup has passed into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.#SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Ribeiro wants to sweep here but Filerup controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribeiro wants to control the position but Filerup says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg. #T2#
Filerup is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Filerup not doing much here.
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Filerup wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position. #T3#
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Filerup has control of the leg.
Filerup wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Well, if Filerup 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.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro keeping control of the position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Filerup is taking a breather. Ribeiro 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.
Filerup trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Filerup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Filerup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Filerup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Filerup defends well.#T7##SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Filerup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Filerup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro 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.
Filerup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle here but Filerup uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Filerup#T8#
Ribeiro looks to move to half guard but instead Filerup has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (0) vs (7) Filerup
Filerup prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Filerup postures up.
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Filerup's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Filerup controlling from mount. #T9#
Filerup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Filerup tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away.
Filerup wants to take Ribeiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Filerup avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Filerup wants to control the pace but Ribeiro is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Ribeiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (10) Filerup#T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Filerup controlling the positon.
Filerup is continuing to stall.
Filerup has the hooks in. Ribeiro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Filerup really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to escape the position.
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Filerup's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (10) Filerup
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Filerup is keeping the position.#T13#
Filerup is adopting a defensive guard.
Filerup keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Filerup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Filerup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Well, if Ribeiro 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!#SUB2#
Filerup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filerup wins on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 374 Borgia vs Ozymandias
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rhett Kline!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ribeiro 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: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Kline
Ribeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Kline wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kline trying to control here.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kline trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kline 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.#T1#
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kline is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kline keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kline managing to control the position.
Kline looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Kline is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Kline lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Kline#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kline defends well.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Kline defends it easily.
#T4#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kline has passed into half guard!
Kline works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (5) Kline
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Kline is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kline working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kline is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kline seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (6) vs (5) Kline
Kline is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #T6#
Kline prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
Kline trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Kline manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kline does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kline moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Kline pushes a forearm under Ribeiro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ribeiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rhett Kline! |
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Event:
SSG 369 Feet vs Helvig
Date: Nov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 49 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribeiro defends well and Lima ends up having to push Ribeiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ribeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Lima tries to sprawl but Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Ribeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (0) Lima
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima prevents Ribeiro from taking his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.#T1#
Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Ribeiro from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Lima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Ribeiro has hold of Lima's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lima manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Lima stops Ribeiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lima is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lima has passed into half guard!
Lima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Lima tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.
Lima wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T5#
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #T6##SUB2#
Lima has gone for a leg lock! Ribeiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lima's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (2) Lima
Lima keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima looking to control.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ribeiro pushing down on Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lima 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.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it. #T8#
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.#T9#
Ribeiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (2) Lima
Ribeiro wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
Ribeiro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (12) vs (2) Lima#T10#
Lima tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lima just holding on.
Ribeiro moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (15) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Ribeiro working for the choke. #T11#
Lima just trying to survive but Ribeiro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Lima tries to roll but Ribeiro sticks to his back.
Ribeiro trying to control.
Lima is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ribeiro off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribeiro controlling the positon.#T12#
Ribeiro trying to control.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Lima is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lima keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribeiro's arms. #SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribeiro's arms. #T13##SUB#
Ribeiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position easily here as Lima tries to buck him off.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Lima prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Lima is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Lima defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.
Ribeiro wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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:
SSG 367 Chai vs Helvig
Date: Nov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Salad Dressing closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ribeiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Salad Dressing frees his head nicely. Oh but Ribeiro has switched to an armbar! Salad Dressing is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro!
A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 361 Soderberg vs Miyao
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Marrero has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
#TD2#
Marrero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Marrero
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Marrero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marrero wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marrero is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Marrero trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero looking to control.
Marrero wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Marrero can't do much from the bottom here.
Marrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Marrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Marrero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marrero is holding on for now.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (8) vs (2) Marrero
Marrero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (11) vs (2) Marrero
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marrero is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Marrero is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Marrero is really stuck here.
Marrero trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marrero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marrero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marrero 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.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Marrero to control.
Marrero 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: Ribeiro (11) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Marrero.
#SUB2#
Marrero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Marrero's head to control him but Marrero postures up.
Marrero trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Marrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marrero has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (11) vs (7) Marrero#T6#
Marrero trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is not content to let Marrero control the position.
Marrero controlling from side mount. #T7#
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (13) vs (7) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
Marrero trying to control the position.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Marrero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ribeiro 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. #T9#
Marrero 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: Ribeiro (13) vs (9) Marrero
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Marrero is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Marrero controlling the action here.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
Marrero not doing much here.
Marrero is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Well, if Marrero 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.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.
Marrero is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marrero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marrero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marrero passes into half guard.
Ribeiro keeping control of the position.
Marrero takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marrero wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it. #SUB#
Ribeiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Marrero escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Marrero! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (13) vs (12) Marrero
Marrero works to advance to full mount. Ribeiro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (13) vs (14) Marrero
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Marrero looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro wants to control but Marrero is having none of it.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marrero content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeiro is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marrero wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Luis Marrero 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:
SSG 356 Helvig vs Macker
Date: Sep 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 13 wins and 7 losses; Thervam Drelas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Drelas gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drelas (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Drelas postures up. #SUB2#
Drelas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drelas has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drelas is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drelas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to control but Drelas passes into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Drelas keeps him under control.
Ribeiro has his hands clasped together around Drelas's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Drelas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Drelas eventually gives up the hold.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Ribeiro pulls Drelas in close to his closed guard and prevents Drelas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drelas forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Drelas moves into full mount! Ribeiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (0) Ribeiro#T3#
Drelas trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Drelas has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Drelas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Drelas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drelas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (5) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Drelas (5) vs (5) Ribeiro
Ribeiro has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Drelas (5) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro fails to advance to Drelas's back. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drelas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drelas is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Ribeiro is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T6##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Drelas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drelas stops Ribeiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Drelas is working to get back to half guard.
Drelas tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Drelas (5) vs (10) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Drelas fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro. #T7#
Drelas tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Drelas is defending it well.
Drelas tries to roll but Ribeiro sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Drelas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
#T8##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ribeiro tries to keep control of the position but Drelas is staying busy.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drelas is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro tightening his grip on Drelas, looking for the choke. #T9#
Drelas wants to escape the position.
Drelas just trying to survive but Ribeiro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Drelas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Drelas looks to control. #SUB2#
Drelas showing good submission defense here.
Drelas is trying to break free.
#T10#
Drelas is working hard here to advance position.
Drelas turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drelas (7) vs (10) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Drelas defends easily.
#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to reverse the position here. Drelas has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Ribeiro is forced to tap! Ribeiro looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thervam Drelas!
Thervam Drelas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but McDonald Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but McDonald Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald Jr to get to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (3) McDonald Jr
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
#T3#
Ribeiro tries to hold on but McDonald Jr pushes him away.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (6) McDonald Jr#T4#
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
Ribeiro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (9) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Ribeiro from escaping the position.
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
McDonald Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh. Ribeiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald Jr postures up.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Ribeiro 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#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro is pressing down on McDonald Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
McDonald Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribeiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald Jr postures up.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (9) McDonald Jr
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
McDonald Jr pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
McDonald Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (11) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro controls McDonald Jr momentarily but McDonald Jr frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (11) McDonald Jr
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Moley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Moley finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Moley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moley stalling. #T1#
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Moley controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley is controlling the pace.
Moley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley continues to stall.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moley controls the pace.
Ribeiro controlling Moley's posture.
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Moley postures up.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Moley from controlling successfully.
Moley looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Moley keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Moley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley trying to control the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moley has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro 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#
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Moley in close.
#T9#
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has control of Moley's left arm, preventing Moley from doing any damage.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Moley passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Moley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley trying to control the pace.
Moley prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#T11##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro wants to control but Moley is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
#T12#
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (4) Ribeiro
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Moley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moley is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro prevents Moley from improving his position.#T13#
Moley wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Moley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Moley is squirming around nicely.
Moley working to try and regain 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!
Ribeiro wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker
Date: Aug 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ribeiro gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gordon wants the takedown. Ribeiro is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ribeiro's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Ribeiro is trying to keep Gordon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon 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#
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Ribeiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (4) Gordon#SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gordon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Gordon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 341 Macker vs Solo
Date: Aug 11, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Thervam Drelas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Drelas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Drelas#SUB#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drelas has passed into half guard!
Drelas is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Drelas wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Drelas has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drelas is trying for a kimura here. Ribeiro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Drelas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thervam Drelas!
A very excited looking Thervam Drelas 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:
SSG 333 Helvig vs Hunt
Date: Jul 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Denari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
Denari keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denari manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Denari moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denari tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Denari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Denari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribeiro.#T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denari is aware though and is defending well.
Denari trying to move into half guard but instead Ribeiro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari wants to improve his position but instead Ribeiro has moved into half guard.
Denari is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #T2#
Denari 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.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving. #SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Denari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Denari's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (2) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Denari manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Denari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working. #SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denari is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. #T4#
Denari is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Denari sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denari gets back to full guard.
#T5##SUB#
Denari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribeiro won't allow Denari to sweep him here.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Denari is keeping the position.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari 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.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Denari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Denari has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (5) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
#T6#
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Denari advances to half guard.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather. #T7##SUB#
Denari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Denari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom. #T8#
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Denari haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro trying to control but Denari is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Denari looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Denari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Denari looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Denari defends easily.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Denari in close.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Denari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Denari is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Denari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Denari is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Denari tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Denari is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Denari wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Denari defends it easily.
Denari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denari trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro
Denari wants to control the position but Ribeiro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T12#
Denari is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Denari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denari is pressing down on Ribeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari 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.
Denari keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Denari working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
#T13#
Denari wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Denari has his foot on Ribeiro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribeiro works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Denari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Denari is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Denari is working from the bottom.
Denari moves into full guard.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Denari is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Denari 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: Denari (8) vs (9) Ribeiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Manta Ray! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ray moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.#CL#
Ray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Ray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ray wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro pulls Ray in close to his closed guard and prevents Ray from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Ray stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ribeiro is tightening it up a little... Ray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 327 Maximus vs Majere
Date: Jul 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madden shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ribeiro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Madden
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Madden lying in Ribeiro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Ribeiro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Madden taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 320 Gerbandi vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Jake Dunn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Dunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Dunn stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro has his hands on Dunn's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro 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: Dunn (0) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Dunn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dunn (0) vs (5) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Ribeiro is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Dunn (0) vs (8) Ribeiro
Dunn is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Dunn fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dunn.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro has managed to slip his arm under Dunn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dunn is tapping out! Submission win for Ribeiro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 314 Bar vs Makarov
Date: Jun 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Barry Craig!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Craig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (4) Craig
Ribeiro stops Craig from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Is It Avatary Enough?. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Craig controls the position.
Craig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Craig keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Craig politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Craig prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Craig advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (0) vs (6) Craig
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Craig postures up.
Craig tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Craig looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craig controlling from mount.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Craig gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
Craig avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.#T3#
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Craig pushes him away.
Ribeiro 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: Ribeiro (2) vs (6) Craig
Craig looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Craig is pulling down on Ribeiro's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribeiro, at least for the moment.
Craig keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig controlling the position.#T5#
Ribeiro 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.
Craig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Craig is controlling Ribeiro's posture.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Craig gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (8) Craig#T6#
Craig postures up.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (8) Craig
Craig keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to control but Craig is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Craig.#T7#
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Craig keeps moving.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Craig's leg trying to pass to half guard. Craig is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Craig controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Craig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Ribeiro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (8) Craig
Craig tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Craig is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro can't control as he wanted to and Craig manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ribeiro wants to pass to mount but Craig is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Craig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Craig is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (8) Craig
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Craig is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Ribeiro tries to advance position but instead Craig slips a leg back in to half guard.
Craig is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Craig is a slippery customer.#T11#
Ribeiro wants to free his trapped foot but Craig is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craig keeps working.
Craig tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Craig defending well.
Craig is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard. #T12#
Craig tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Craig defends it well.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Craig wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Craig has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Craig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Craig is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ribeiro stalling.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Craig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro uses his free foot to push down on Craig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Craig. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (13) vs (8) Craig#T14#
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Craig is looking to escape.
Ribeiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Craig is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Craig working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro trying to control but Craig is having none of it.
Ribeiro moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (16) vs (8) Craig
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking Rafael Ribeiro 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 41 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Van Der Sloot tries to counter by clinching up but Ribeiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Van Der Sloot circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up#TD#
and Van Der Sloot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controls Van Der Sloot momentarily but Van Der Sloot frees himself.
Van Der Sloot showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Der Sloot is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Van Der Sloot forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Van Der Sloot sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Der Sloot pulls his head out easily.
Van Der Sloot controlling the action here.
Van Der Sloot is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Van Der Sloot prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sloot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Der Sloot passes into side control, despite Ribeiro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Sloot dominates the positioning.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Sloot controlling from side mount.
Ribeiro tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.
Ribeiro trying to remain calm as Van Der Sloot controls from the top position.#T5#
Ribeiro keeping his opponent close.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro is trying to control Van Der Sloot's posture but Van Der Sloot avoids it.
Ribeiro tries to buck Van Der Sloot off but Van Der Sloot is having none of it.#T6#
Van Der Sloot controlling the position from side mount.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Sloot 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 Ribeiro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ribeiro wants to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Sloot takes a little break here. Ribeiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Van Der Sloot keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Van Der Sloot off him but Van Der Sloot keeps the position.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to control but Van Der Sloot postures up.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the position but Van Der Sloot is controlling the position.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a sweep but Van Der Sloot has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (7) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Van Der Sloot pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Der Sloot'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#
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Ribeiro is working to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Der Sloot has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Der Sloot controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 7 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Funches! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Funches has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Funches can't get the takedown.
Funches drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Funches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Funches is avoiding it.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funches avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Funches is avoiding it.
Funches shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro wants to counter the offense by Funches and move into the clinch position.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Funches circles away.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Funches closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Funches is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Funches can't get the takedown.
Funches is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Funches tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ribeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Funches goes for a takedown attempt but Ribeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Funches pushes him off.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Funches circles away.
Funches is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Funches manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range. #CL#
Funches rushes Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Funches goes for a takedown attempt but Ribeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Funches circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Funches pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funches tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Funches pushes him off.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches is having none of it. #CL#
Funches forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funches walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Funches circles away from the clinch attempt.
Funches tries to counter by clinching up but Ribeiro breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Funches clinches up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Funches tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Funches drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Funches fails to pull guard.
Funches changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rafael Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funches avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Funches avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funches is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Funches is avoiding it.
#CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Funches. Funches maintains the clinch.
Funches fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
#T4#
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funches has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ribeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Funches tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Funches tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funches.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funches just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
#T5#
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funches jumps guard but Ribeiro stands there with Funches around his waist. Funches gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Ribeiro gets underhooks to prevent Funches's takedown attempt.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Funches tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funches walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funches swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Funches keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Funches instigates a clinch. #T6#
Funches drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Funches fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Funches turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funches walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Funches takes the fight into the clinch.
Funches tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
#T7#
Funches fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Funches walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Funches circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.#CL#
Funches closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.#T8#
Funches jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Funches gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Funches. Funches maintains the clinch.
Funches is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribeiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Funches is trying to drag Ribeiro to the mat but Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funches just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Funches just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
#T9#
Funches tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Funches turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Funches changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Funches rushes Ribeiro and presses him up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funches smiles and moves away.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funches tries to counter by clinching up but Ribeiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Funches swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
As Ribeiro tries to get set, Funches tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribeiro manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Funches clinches with his opponent.
Funches goes for a takedown attempt but Ribeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Funches keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Funches closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.#T10#
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Funches won't allow it.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Funches smiles and moves away.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Funches keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Funches forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Funches tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Funches tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Funches to keep the fight standing.
Funches is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Funches throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ribeiro's body to avoid the submission. Ribeiro has instead reached around Funches's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ribeiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leg Humpa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Humpa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Humpa is having none of it.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humpa tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Humpa has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
#TD2#
Humpa pulls guard effortlessly.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.
Humpa trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Humpa is keeping the position.
Humpa wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ribeiro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Humpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Humpa is a slippery customer.
Humpa trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Humpa is looking to improve his position.
Humpa keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Humpa defends it. #T2#
Humpa trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but Humpa is having none of it.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Humpa is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Humpa 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Humpa tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Humpa gets full guard.
Humpa 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: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Humpa#T4#
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Humpa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Humpa is tapping! Great win for Ribeiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 283 Rhodeo vs Hall
Date: Mar 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Arctium Zofewa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zofewa circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Zofewa is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Zofewa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zofewa closes the distance and clinches.
Zofewa tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zofewa looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zofewa.
Rafael Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arctium Zofewa.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Zofewa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zofewa to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zofewa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Zofewa holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Zofewa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zofewa tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zofewa has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Zofewa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Ribeiro pulls Zofewa in to control the position.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Zofewa in close.
Zofewa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Zofewa trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Zofewa is looking to advance position but Ribeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (2) Zofewa
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Zofewa is squirming around nicely.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribeiro has hold of Zofewa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zofewa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2#
Ribeiro prevents Zofewa from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zofewa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zofewa is looking to escape.
Zofewa regains half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Zofewa tries to get to full guard but Ribeiro has control of the leg.
Zofewa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zofewa keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zofewa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Zofewa's guard.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zofewa trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
#T6#
Zofewa is looking for a sweep. Ribeiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (7) vs (2) Zofewa
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is staying tight to Zofewa's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Zofewa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zofewa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ribeiro presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (9) vs (2) Zofewa
Zofewa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.
Zofewa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Zofewa is in no mood to give up.
Zofewa is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribeiro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (12) vs (2) Zofewa#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Zofewa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Zofewa rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa is really stuck here.
Zofewa prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.
Ribeiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T9#
Zofewa wants to escape the position.
Ribeiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Zofewa pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Zofewa is defending it well.
I really don't envy Zofewa right now.
Ribeiro trying to control.#T10##SUB#
Ribeiro working for a choke but Zofewa is defending well. #SUB#
Ribeiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Zofewa right now.
Ribeiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Zofewa tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zofewa turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (12) vs (4) Zofewa
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Zofewa is proving a slippery customer.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zofewa trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zofewa is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Zofewa tries to pass. #T12#
Zofewa wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Zofewa tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Zofewa won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #T13#
Zofewa looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Zofewa 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.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zofewa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (14) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa wants to sweep but no luck.
Zofewa trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro won't allow Zofewa to sweep him here. #T14#
Ribeiro pushing down on Zofewa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zofewa keeps working.
Ribeiro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (17) vs (4) Zofewa
Zofewa is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zofewa is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 276 Silalahi vs Gerbandi
Date: Mar 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Desmodium Denari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Denari keeps it at a distance.
Denari half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Denari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Denari has clasped his hands together around Ribeiro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Denari (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Denari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro is letting Denari control him for a moment. #SUB#
Denari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Denari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Denari is very close to passing his half guard.
Denari trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Denari looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Denari forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Denari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denari postures up.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro controls Denari momentarily but Denari frees himself.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Denari from controlling successfully.
Denari is looking to advance position but Ribeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Denari (4) vs (4) Ribeiro#T3#
Denari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Denari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro tries to control but Denari wriggling away.
Denari is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribeiro has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Denari (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribeiro is looking to control Denari but Denari is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Denari tries to break free.
#T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Denari rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Denari rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
Denari breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Denari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Denari (6) vs (9) Ribeiro#SUB#
Denari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (12) Ribeiro#T5#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Denari is working away.
Denari gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Denari. Score +3 for passing guard: Denari (6) vs (15) Ribeiro
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.
Denari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Denari (6) vs (17) Ribeiro
Ribeiro moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Denari (6) vs (20) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to get the hooks in deep but Denari pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Denari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
Denari can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Ribeiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Denari is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for the choke.
Denari trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks.
What can Denari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Denari tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Denari trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Denari right now.
#T7##SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for a rear naked choke. Denari is not defending it well and Ribeiro has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Denari refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Denari's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alec Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Lynch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ribeiro is trying to keep an underhook but Lynch manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Lynch
Ribeiro is in trouble now - Lynch has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (5) Lynch
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (5) Lynch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lynch's guard.
Ribeiro stalling. #T1#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Lynch defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lynch wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro controlling the pace. #T2#
Lynch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro is thwarting Lynch's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Lynch is a slippery customer.
Ribeiro prevents Lynch from improving his position.
Lynch trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
#T3#
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lynch wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Lynch gets full guard.
Lynch managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Ribeiro 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.
Lynch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (5) Lynch
Lynch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Lynch is working away.
Lynch prevents Ribeiro from improving position. #T5#
Lynch is looking to reverse the position.
Lynch trying to remain calm as Ribeiro controls from the top position.
Lynch is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lynch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribeiro (7) vs (5) Lynch
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Lynch to control.#T6#
Ribeiro works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (10) vs (5) Lynch
Lynch staying busy and making it hard for Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro is hanging on to Lynch's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Lynch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.
Lynch just trying to survive but Ribeiro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T7#
Lynch can't escape the position.
Ribeiro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lynch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribeiro is persistently looking for the submission but Lynch is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lynch is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Lynch is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ribeiro is hanging on to Lynch's back as he tries to escape.
Ribeiro struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ribeiro avoiding Lynch 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Lynch right now.
#T9#
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Lynch looks to control.
Ribeiro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribeiro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lynch trying to control the action but Ribeiro just sinks the hooks in.
Ribeiro is looking to control Lynch but Lynch is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lynch breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (7) Lynch
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lynch wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Lynch is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynch defends it easily.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Lynch preventing the sweep.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard but Lynch passes into half guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lynch seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is controlling Lynch's trapped leg to prevent Lynch from advancing to side control.#T12#
Ribeiro is looking to control Lynch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lynch seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Lynch trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynch passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lynch is working away from the top position though.
Lynch trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away. #T14#
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Lynch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynch moves into full mount! Ribeiro won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (10) vs (10) Lynch
Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ribeiro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 264 Ozy vs Le Boulder
Date: Feb 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Ribeiro successfully pulls guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Madden's head to control his posture.
Madden wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro looking to control.
#T1#
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Madden tries to pass.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Madden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden is stalling in the full guard.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madden is one step ahead there. #T2#
Ribeiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madden being controlled here momentarily.
Ribeiro 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.
Madden looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Madden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro has Madden pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madden tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Madden trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Madden wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Madden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Madden looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (0) Madden#T5#
Madden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Madden is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro prevents Madden from improving his position.
Madden trying to control from the bottom.
Madden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Madden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Madden is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Madden is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Madden keeps working. #T8#
Ribeiro prevents Madden from improving his position.
Ribeiro trying to control the pace.
Madden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Madden is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madden avoid being mounted?#T9#
Madden is in trouble now - Ribeiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (0) Madden
Ribeiro controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Ribeiro avoids the attempt from Madden to control.
Madden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Madden wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.#T11#
Madden working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Madden turns into him and now he's in Ribeiro's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Madden
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Madden won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Madden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Madden 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.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Madden in close.
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Madden trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Madden has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (5) Madden
Madden wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Madden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. #T14#
Madden is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ribeiro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Madden dominates the positioning.
Madden working away.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Madden stalls from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro is not content to let Madden control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ribeiro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ribeiro takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 257 Yasalmibaal vs Vilmat
Date: Jan 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jordy Juggernaut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Juggernaut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ribeiro gets caught flat footed, as Juggernaut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Juggernaut (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Ribeiro controls Juggernaut momentarily but Juggernaut frees himself.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Juggernaut from controlling successfully.
Juggernaut won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Juggernaut sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juggernaut trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is positioning himself well to prevent Juggernaut advancing to mount.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Juggernaut wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Juggernaut seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Juggernaut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Juggernaut. #SUB#
Juggernaut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Juggernaut is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Juggernaut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Juggernaut's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Juggernaut (2) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control.#SUB2#
Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribeiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juggernaut trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Juggernaut taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Our winner, Rafael Ribeiro, 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:
SSG 251 Gaul vs Cahute
Date: Jan 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ross Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.
Mckay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Mckay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mckay decides to pull guard.
Mckay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Mckay looks winded!
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mckay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mckay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribeiro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (3) vs (0) Mckay
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mckay, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro controls the position. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mckay is trying to escape and Ribeiro transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mckay is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ribeiro! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Ribeiro!
A victorious Rafael Ribeiro 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:
SSG 243 Sadiq vs Takeshi
Date: Dec 17, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marc Vazquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vazquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Vazquez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribeiro's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vazquez (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Vazquez prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#SUB#
Vazquez 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 battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro has his hands on Vazquez's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vazquez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vazquez (2) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vazquez (2) vs (6) Ribeiro#T2#
Vazquez tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Vazquez tries to control the position but Ribeiro now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vazquez (2) vs (9) Ribeiro
Vazquez trying to control but not successfully.
Vazquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Vazquez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vazquez is trying to break free.
Vazquez wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribeiro gets his hands free.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position easily here as Vazquez tries to buck him off.
Ribeiro is trying to stick to Vazquez's back but Vazquez is turning into Ribeiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vazquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (9) Ribeiro
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Vazquez postures up. #T5#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vazquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (4) vs (11) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Vazquez keeps moving.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (4) vs (14) Ribeiro#SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but Vazquez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vazquez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (14) Ribeiro#T6#
Vazquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vazquez preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vazquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vazquez (6) vs (16) Ribeiro
Vazquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vazquez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribeiro uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vazquez (6) vs (19) Ribeiro
Ribeiro advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vazquez (6) vs (21) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Vazquez is having none of it.
Vazquez is looking to improve his position but Ribeiro isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro mounts Vazquez! Really nice guard pass there!
Vazquez tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
Vazquez wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Vazquez stops Ribeiro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
Ribeiro prevents Vazquez from getting the reversal.
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vazquez is holding on tight.
#T10#
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away.
Vazquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to control but Vazquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vazquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro tries to control but Vazquez wriggling away. #T11#
Ribeiro controlling from the full mount.
Vazquez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ribeiro wants to finish this one by submission but Vazquez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ribeiro.
Vazquez 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: Vazquez (8) vs (21) Ribeiro
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#T13#
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Vazquez trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro controls Vazquez momentarily but Vazquez frees himself.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Vazquez in close.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Ribeiro is pulling down on Vazquez's head to control his posture.
Vazquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Vazquez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 21 to 8. |
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