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SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Rafael Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gordon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gordon is staying active.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gordon working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controls the position from side control.
Gordon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gordon's best efforts.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Gordon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gordon stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (7) vs (0) Ribeiro
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro keeps trying to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon slows the pace down in half guard.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gordon.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Gordon has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controlling the pace.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gordon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gordon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gordon (7) vs (4) Ribeiro
Ribeiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordon for a finish.
Gordon prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.
Ribeiro looking to break Gordon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gordon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribeiro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ribeiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gordon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gordon is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
Ribeiro is not going to allow Gordon to sit and survive in this position.
Gordon fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is cranking Gordon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gordon! He's tightened the choke and Gordon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Ribeiro!
Rafael Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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