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SSG 345 Elvul vs Macker 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Gordon wants the takedown. Ribeiro is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ribeiro's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gordon postures up.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Gordon in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Ribeiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (2) Gordon
Gordon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gordon is now in Ribeiro's guard. A big mistake from Ribeiro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (5) vs (4) Gordon
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gordon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Gordon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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