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CWC 270.5 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Ribbler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt looks for a takedown but Ribbler sprawls well.
Ribbler with the counter takedown but Hunt avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Ribbler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribbler slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler is taking a breather. Hunt 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.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Hunt is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribbler from advancing to side control.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ribbler is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ribbler prevents Hunt from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt gets back to full guard.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Ribbler 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
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 six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler not doing much here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribbler is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt pulls Ribbler in to control the position.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribbler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hunt working for a triangle but Ribbler defends it easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hunt is trying to hold Ribbler in close to prevent damage but Ribbler has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Hunt wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler not doing much here.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Hunt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is concentrating on defense, preventing Ribbler from advancing position.
Hunt trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler prevents Hunt from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is trying to control but Ribbler manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (5) Ribbler
Hunt is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Hunt wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (2) vs (8) Ribbler
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ribbler gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 8 to 2. Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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