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SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes 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 11 wins and 13 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Moley finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) Ribeiro
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribeiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Moley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moley stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Moley controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley is controlling the pace.
Moley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribeiro for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Moley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moley continues to stall.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moley controls the pace.
Ribeiro controlling Moley's posture.
Moley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Moley postures up.
Moley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moley trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Moley from controlling successfully.
Moley looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom.
Moley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moley keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Moley wants to sweep but no luck.
Moley trying to control the position.
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moley has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (2) Ribeiro
Ribeiro 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro managing to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Moley in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has control of Moley's left arm, preventing Moley from doing any damage.
Moley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Moley tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Moley is proving a slippery customer.
Moley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Moley passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Moley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Moley trying to control the pace.
Moley prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro wants to control but Moley is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Moley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moley (4) vs (4) Ribeiro
Moley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Moley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moley is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribeiro prevents Moley from improving his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Moley wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Ribeiro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Moley (4) vs (7) Ribeiro
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Moley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Moley is squirming around nicely.
Moley working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribeiro wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Rafael Ribeiro 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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