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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1156 p4p, 154 weight class) and Robert Drummond (ranked 934 p4p, 133 weight class). Ribbler comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Drummond !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drummond looking for a takedown.
Drummond is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ribbler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drummond to the mat. Drummond regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Drummond
Ribbler stopping the sweep attempt from Drummond .
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drummond keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drummond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drummond being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drummond for as long as he can get away with.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribbler controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drummond pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Drummond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Drummond pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Drummond is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Drummond seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Drummond
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drummond looking to pass the guard.
Drummond trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Drummond postures up.
Drummond stays in close to Ribbler's body and controls the position.
Ribbler controls Drummond momentarily but Drummond frees himself.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Drummond from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler being controlled here, momentarily.
Drummond looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Drummond has gone for a leg lock! Ribbler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drummond 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Drummond
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drummond is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Drummond is controlling Ribbler's posture.
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drummond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Drummond 's legs - danger averted.
Drummond is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Drummond wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Drummond managing to control the position.
Drummond is continuing to stall.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Drummond is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Drummond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drummond is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drummond pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Ribbler tries to free his leg and advance position but Drummond is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Drummond has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Drummond keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Drummond wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler won't allow Drummond to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drummond keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
Drummond wants to hit a switch here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drummond there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (2) Drummond
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but Drummond is having none of it.
Drummond tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drummond to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (10) vs (2) Drummond
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controls the action.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Drummond from escaping the position.
Drummond trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
Drummond is really stuck here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Drummond is in bad spot here.
Drummond keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drummond trying to control but not successfully.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Drummond from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 19514 p4p, 571 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 16910 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlo Stanfield is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty closes the distance and pushes Stanfield back into the cage.
Stanfield manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stanfield 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.
Stanfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ty sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stanfield pulls Ty in to control the position.
Ty advances to half guard.
Ty 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.
Stanfield tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stanfield is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stanfield is pressing down on Ty's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ty is pushing down on Stanfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ty content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ty trying to mount his opponent but Stanfield defends it.
Ty controlling the action here.
Ty'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking for submissions off his back.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stanfield wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Ty is taking a breather. Stanfield 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.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ty stalling.
Stanfield wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Stanfield defending well.
Stanfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
Ty prevents Stanfield from improving his position.
Ty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stanfield is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty wants to pass to mount but Stanfield is defending the position.
Stanfield keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ty is controlling the pace.
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stanfield wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Stanfield is still trying to improve position.
Ty is pressing down on Stanfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanfield is holding on for now.
Ty is controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield has his hands clasped together around Ty's back. He's all about the action.
Stanfield is trying to control but Ty manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (3) vs (0) Stanfield
Stanfield is working to get back to half guard.
Stanfield is trying to escape the mount but Ty keeps good control and instead manages to take Stanfield's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (6) vs (0) Stanfield
Good control from Ty.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield breaks Ty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (2) Stanfield
Ty controls Stanfield momentarily but Stanfield frees himself.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Stanfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Stanfield advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (6) vs (5) Stanfield
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty gets back to half guard.
Stanfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ty is trying is best to control the position here.
Ty tries to get to full guard but Stanfield has control of the leg.
Stanfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Ty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stanfield prevents Ty from improving his position.
Stanfield is trying to work for a kimura but Ty is defending well.
Ty is looking for a sweep. Stanfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it.
Stanfield wants to free his trapped foot but Ty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ty pulls Stanfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Stanfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ty looking for a sweep. Not yet Ty, not yet.
Stanfield drops back looking for a leg! Ty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ty manages to kick Stanfield off! Stanfield jumps back into Ty's guard.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty controlling the position.
Ty trying to control the position.
Stanfield 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stanfield looking to pass the guard.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Stanfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stanfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty has Stanfield pulled in close to control his posture.
Ty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stanfield wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ty has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (8) vs (5) Stanfield
Stanfield is trying to hold Ty in close to prevent damage but Ty has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Stanfield defending well.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanfield! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (11) vs (5) Stanfield
Ty controlling from mount.
Stanfield regains half guard.
Ty not doing much here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.
Stanfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty is taking a breather. Stanfield 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanfield.
Stanfield wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A victorious Claudio Ty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Marlo Stanfield stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'm gonna take some time, work on my skills the I'll be back! The King Will Return!!!'. |
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