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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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