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CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Michael Garibaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Garibaldi. No joy for Gagnon on that attempt.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Garibaldi as Gagnon shoots in.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Garibaldi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gagnon shoots in looking for a takedown. Garibaldi tries to sprawl out of it but Gagnon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Garibaldi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garibaldi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gagnon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Michael Garibaldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Gagnon.
Gagnon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but Gagnon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Garibaldi drops back down to his feet.
Garibaldi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gagnon smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gagnon shoots for a takedown but Garibaldi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gagnon.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Gagnon breaks away and moves out of range.
Gagnon looks for a takedown but Garibaldi sprawls well.
Gagnon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garibaldi (0) vs (2) Gagnon
Gagnon trying to control but Garibaldi is working from the bottom.
Garibaldi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gagnon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gagnon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garibaldi is keeping the position for now.
Gagnon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Garibaldi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (2) vs (2) Gagnon
Garibaldi passes into half guard.
Garibaldi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gagnon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garibaldi.
Garibaldi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon is not content to let Garibaldi control the position.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gagnon keeping full guard, as Garibaldi tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi trying to control but Gagnon is working from the bottom.
Gagnon looking to control.
Garibaldi pushes down on Gagnon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gagnon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi slips nicely into half guard.
Gagnon is trying to maintain the position but Garibaldi is very close to passing his half guard.
Garibaldi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gagnon looking for submissions off his back.
Garibaldi wants to work for an arm triangle but Gagnon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Gagnon tries to roll over but Garibaldi keeps him under control.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Gagnon wants to improve his position but Garibaldi is controlling well.
Gagnon is trying to control but can't.
Garibaldi is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garibaldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnon is retaining full guard.
Garibaldi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Garibaldi (5) vs (2) Gagnon
You can see the frustration on Gagnon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garibaldi swings around for an armbar but Gagnon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garibaldi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (5) vs (4) Gagnon
Garibaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Garibaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garibaldi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Garibaldi is retaining full guard.
Garibaldi working a defensive guard but Gagnon passes into half guard.
Garibaldi is trying to get back to full guard.
Garibaldi wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.
Gagnon trying to control from half guard but Garibaldi is working away.
Gagnon wants to work for an arm triangle but Garibaldi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy.
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garibaldi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back.
Gagnon wants to take a breather but Garibaldi is having none of it.
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.
Gagnon is looking for a kimura here.
Garibaldi manages to get to full guard.
Garibaldi looking for a sweep. Not yet Garibaldi, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is trying to control the position but Gagnon postures up.
Gagnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garibaldi is keeping the position for now.
Garibaldi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garibaldi (7) vs (4) Gagnon
Garibaldi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Garibaldi (10) vs (4) Gagnon
Gagnon manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gagnon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garibaldi is working away from the top position though.
Garibaldi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Garibaldi stalling away here and it's allowed Gagnon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Garibaldi pushing down on Gagnon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gagnon is looking to control Garibaldi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gagnon avoid being mounted?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Garibaldi is trying to control. Gagnon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garibaldi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gagnon sees it coming and defends easily.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gagnon defends it well.
Garibaldi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gagnon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gagnon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Garibaldi (10) vs (8) Gagnon
Gagnon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Garibaldi (10) vs (10) Gagnon
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gagnon wants to control the pace but Garibaldi is squirming around nicely.
Garibaldi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gagnon working for a submission but Garibaldi is keeping him at bay.
Garibaldi tries to reverse the position but Gagnon maintains control.
Gagnon avoids the attempt from Garibaldi to control.
Garibaldi is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gagnon wants to finish this one by submission but Garibaldi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gagnon.
Garibaldi tries to hold on but Gagnon pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Garibaldi gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Garibaldi takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Our winner, Michael Garibaldi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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