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CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll 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 41 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone closes the distance and pushes Ribbler back into the cage.
Simone jumps guard but Ribbler stands there with Simone around his waist. Simone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribbler drags the fight down to the ground.
Simone content to stall in guard here.
Simone wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Simone stays in close to Ribbler's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone 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: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Simone
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Simone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Simone wants to sweep here but Ribbler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.
Simone has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribbler has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone struggling a bit here.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Simone
Simone wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Simone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Simone is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Simone has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ribbler postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone controlling Ribbler's posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribbler is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (13) vs (0) Simone
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone wants to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simone regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler not doing much here.
Simone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribbler is working away from the top position though.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Ribbler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (0) Simone
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
Simone tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Simone is trying to reverse the position but instead Ribbler has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (19) vs (0) Simone
I really don't envy Simone right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him.
Simone tries to break free.
Simone trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribbler's arms.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Ribbler.
Simone is trying to break free.
Simone trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Simone rolls, trying to escape but Ribbler keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ribbler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ribbler is not going to allow Simone to sit and survive in this position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ribbler working for the choke.
Simone tries to roll but Ribbler sticks to his back.
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Simone wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free.
Simone can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Ribbler.
Simone looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler 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.
Simone is trying to break free.
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Simone right now.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone just trying to survive but Ribbler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ribbler has the hooks in. Simone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribbler not allowing Simone to control his hands.
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.
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Simone doesn't escape.
Simone tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 19 to 0.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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