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CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler clinches up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Ribbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Ribbler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribbler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Ribbler up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribbler manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dravezesdi's legs.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but instead Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribbler wants to advance to full mount but Dravezesdi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Ribbler
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (14) Ribbler
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dravezesdi doesn't escape.
Ribbler is looking to control Dravezesdi but Dravezesdi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Dravezesdi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (14) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 14 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
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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