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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stenberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribbler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (0) Ribbler
Stenberg working away.
Stenberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribbler, who protects the arm well.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is holding Stenberg down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face as Stenberg controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg wants to control for a moment but Ribbler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Stenberg 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.
Ribbler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Ribbler trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler 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.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Stenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (4) Ribbler
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg reaches up and holds on to Ribbler to control the position.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (4) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (9) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg laying and praying for a moment but Ribbler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Ribbler 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Ribbler defending well.
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.
Stenberg looking for a submission but Ribbler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler controlling the position well.
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ribbler is having none of it.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Ribbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribbler is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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