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TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1622 p4p, 204 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1190 p4p, 148 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribbler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribbler lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ribbler
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Ribbler has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribbler escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Arias gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias 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.
Arias throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribbler uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (8) Ribbler
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arias is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribbler has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (10) Ribbler
Arias can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arias to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (13) Ribbler
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ribbler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Arias breaks Ribbler's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (13) Ribbler
Arias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (15) Ribbler
Ribbler is stalling in the full guard.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (18) Ribbler
Arias is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Ribbler gets to mount! Arias was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (20) Ribbler
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arias tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Ribbler tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
Arias can't escape the position.
Arias is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (23) Ribbler
Ribbler is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler not allowing Arias to control his hands.
Arias tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arias rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Arias is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribbler from advancing position.
Ribbler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arias has his foot on Ribbler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribbler works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (23) Ribbler
Arias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Arias passes Ribbler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (7) vs (23) Ribbler
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
Arias wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
Arias takes Ribbler's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ribbler is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (10) vs (23) Ribbler
Arias is not going to allow Ribbler to sit and survive in this position.
Ribbler is keeping busy.
Arias tightening his grip on Ribbler, looking for the choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arias working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Arias is persistently looking for the submission but Ribbler is defending it well.
Ribbler turns into Arias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (10) vs (25) Ribbler
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arias 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.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Arias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
Arias is pulling down on Ribbler's head to control his posture.
Arias looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Arias won't allow it.
Arias trying to control from the bottom.
Ribbler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (10) vs (28) Ribbler
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 28 to 10.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new middleweight champion!
Ibbe Ribbler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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