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CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but Savkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribbler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Savkov's waist but Savkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribbler off to one side.
Savkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribbler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savkov is fending him off so far but Ribbler persists. Nope, Savkov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savkov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Savkov
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Savkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ribbler stacks Savkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Savkov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov tries to buck Ribbler off but Ribbler is having none of it.
Savkov is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Savkov is letting Ribbler control him for a moment.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controlling from side mount.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov is trying to control Ribbler's posture but Ribbler avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controls the position from side control.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Ribbler works to advance to full mount. Savkov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Savkov
Ribbler wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Savkov is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (10) vs (0) Savkov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savkov tries to break free.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Savkov tries to escape but Ribbler has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Savkov trying to control the hands but Ribbler breaks the grip.
Ribbler is hanging on to Savkov's back as he tries to escape.
Ribbler controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ribbler avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Savkov from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is controlling the position but Savkov somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is controlling Ribbler's trapped leg to prevent Ribbler from advancing to side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
Ribbler passes into side control, despite Savkov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Savkov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savkov prevents Ribbler from moving into mount.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler gets to mount! Savkov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (15) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (18) vs (0) Savkov
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Ribbler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Savkov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Savkov trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler is trying to stick to Savkov's back but Savkov 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 Savkov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (18) vs (2) Savkov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Ribbler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position here.
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler wants to control the position but Savkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ibbe Ribbler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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