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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 2867 p4p, 388 weight class) and Leandro Ribeiro (ranked 5318 p4p, 0 weight class). Bam Bam's entrance music is Sleep Now In The Fire. A fine choice. Leandro Ribeiro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Leandro Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bam Bam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bam Bam lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Bam Bam advances to half guard.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Bam Bam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam Bam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (0) Ribeiro
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam controlling the pace for now.
Ribeiro has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (8) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro tries to escape the position.
Bam Bam biding his time, controlling Ribeiro.
Bam Bam 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 Bam Bam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bam Bam controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ribeiro right now.
Bam Bam is looking for the choke from the back position but Ribeiro is controlling his hands well.
Bam Bam is riding his opponent, not letting Ribeiro buck him off.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Bam Bam just sinks the hooks in.
Bam Bam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
What can Ribeiro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bam Bam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ribeiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ribeiro for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ribeiro right now.
Bam Bam avoiding Ribeiro 's attempts to control his hands.
Bam Bam keeps control of the position easily here as Ribeiro tries to buck him off.
Bam Bam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ribeiro tries to escape but Bam Bam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ribeiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bam Bam is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bam Bam is riding his opponent, not letting Ribeiro buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam doesn't have the hooks in and Ribeiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (8) vs (2) Ribeiro
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam managing to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro won't allow Bam Bam to sweep him here.
Bam Bam is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bam Bam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (10) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bam Bam has passed into half guard!
Bam Bam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to control but Bam Bam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Bam Bam keeps him under control.
Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bam Bam in particular looking to stall.
Bam Bam 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: Bam Bam (13) vs (2) Ribeiro
Bam Bam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to take Ribeiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Bam Bam is working for a guillotine from mount but Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
Bam Bam controlling the position easily from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ribeiro is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Bam Bam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bam Bam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Bam Bam prevents Ribeiro from getting the reversal.
Bam Bam controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Bam Bam postures up.
Ribeiro tries to improve his position but instead Bam Bam has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (16) vs (2) Ribeiro
Good control from Bam Bam.
Ribeiro is really stuck here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam keeps control of the position easily here as Ribeiro tries to buck him off.
Bam Bam 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.
Bam Bam patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribeiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bam Bam.
Ribeiro wants to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bam Bam's guard. Nice work there by Ribeiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (16) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.
Bam Bam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bam Bam wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam Bam is pulling down on Ribeiro's head to control his posture.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.
Bam Bam wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bam Bam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (18) vs (4) Ribeiro
Bam Bam stays in close to Ribeiro's body and controls the position.
Bam Bam continues to stall.
Ribeiro wants to hit a switch here but Bam Bam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (21) vs (4) Ribeiro
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bam Bam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Bam Bam.
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (24) vs (4) Ribeiro
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Joey Bam Bam is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Joey Bam Bam made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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