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OWGP RD 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galanos misses with a takedown attempt - Ribbler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribbler fails with the takedown.
Ribbler 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: Galanos (0) vs (2) Ribbler
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos is controlling Ribbler's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ribbler 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (0) vs (5) Ribbler
Ribbler tries to advance to mount but Galanos denies him.
Galanos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that Ribbler has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanos seems a little lost for a moment, as Ribbler dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (0) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galanos to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (0) vs (10) Ribbler
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Galanos manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (10) Ribbler
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler pulls Galanos in close to his closed guard and prevents Galanos from doing any damage or advancing position.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galanos (2) vs (12) Ribbler
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Ribbler passes easily into half guard.
Galanos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Well, if Ribbler 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.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Galanos won't allow Ribbler to pass to mount.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to mount his opponent but Galanos defends it.
Galanos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos tries to roll over but Ribbler keeps him under control.
Ribbler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (2) vs (15) Ribbler
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galanos is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Galanos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ribbler prevents Galanos from getting the reversal.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galanos (2) vs (18) Ribbler
I really don't envy Galanos right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos is in bad spot here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Galanos can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ribbler controlling the positon.
Galanos trying to control the action but Ribbler just sinks the hooks in.
Ribbler tries to get the hooks in deep but Galanos pushed the leg off.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galanos rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
Galanos is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Ribbler is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Ribbler tries to keep control of the position but Galanos is staying busy.
Galanos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galanos gets back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Galanos is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galanos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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