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CWC 292 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 46 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Simone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but Simone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribbler smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simone fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.
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.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simone has Ribbler pulled in close to control his posture.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Simone
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Well, if Simone 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.
Ribbler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Ribbler is defending the position.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simone is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Simone keeps him under control.
Simone trying to control from Ribbler's half guard. Ribbler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Simone 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.
Ribbler is looking to control Simone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
Well, if Simone 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.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simone trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Simone.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribbler wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Simone postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Simone is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone controlling from mount.
Simone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Ribbler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Simone controlling the pace for now.
Simone tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
Ribbler is desperately trying to improve his position but Simone has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ribbler is holding on tight.
Simone controlling from the full mount.
Ribbler looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Simone wants to take Ribbler's back but he can't do it this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying to control here but Ribbler has managed to regain half guard.
Simone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ribbler reverses the position - he's now on top in Simone's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (5) Simone
Simone keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Simone wants to improve his position but instead Ribbler has moved into half guard.
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.
Simone wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Simone wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
Simone is in trouble now - Ribbler has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (5) Simone
Simone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Simone is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
Simone is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
Simone keeps trying to improve his position.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Simone to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler prevents Simone from getting the reversal.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Simone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Ribbler controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
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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