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CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone 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 28 wins and 8 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away.
Ribbler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Simone
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler working away.
Simone is trying to work for a sweep but Ribbler has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone tries to control Ribbler's body but Ribbler pushes him off. Simone squirms to his side and now Ribbler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Simone
Simone 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.
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Simone tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ribbler avoiding Simone 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Simone manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (9) vs (2) Simone
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Simone postures up.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone 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: Ribbler (13) vs (2) Simone
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribbler tries to push Simone's head away but Simone is holding on tight.
Simone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Simone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Simone moves into full guard.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
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.
Simone looking to control.
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler looking to pass the guard.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Simone has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribbler defends well.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribbler is now in half guard.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Simone keeping hold of Ribbler's head, controlling as best he can.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Ribbler is very close to passing his half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Simone is looking to control Ribbler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Simone is trying to control but Ribbler passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (2) Simone
Simone tries to bench press Ribbler off him but Ribbler keeps the position.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking for a sweep.
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribbler off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (16) vs (6) Simone
Simone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control the action but Simone just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
Ribbler is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ribbler tries to roll but Simone sticks to his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone tries to get the hooks in deep but Ribbler pushed the leg off.
Simone keeps control of the position as Ribbler tries to break free.
Ribbler trying to control the hands but Simone breaks the grip.
Simone slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ribbler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Simone's arms.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ribbler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ribbler for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Simone's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Simone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Simone tries to keep control of the position but Ribbler is staying busy.
Simone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ribbler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control.
Simone controlling well, preventing Ribbler from escaping the position.
Simone controls the action.
Let's hope that Simone has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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