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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 4120 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nero Burningrom (ranked 18767 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribbler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smash Mouth - All Star. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Nero Burningrom!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler has closed the distance and engaged Burningrom in a clinch.
Ribbler is pressed up against the cage. Burningrom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribbler down to the mat. Ribbler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribbler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribbler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Burningrom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Burningrom
Ribbler is trying to stick to Burningrom's back but Burningrom is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burningrom. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Burningrom
Ribbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burningrom trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler has his foot on Burningrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burningrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Burningrom tries to pass.
Ribbler is controlling Burningrom's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burningrom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Burningrom pushes down on Ribbler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burningrom trying to mount his opponent but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler is trying to control but can't.
Ribbler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Burningrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ribbler is in trouble now - Burningrom has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (4) vs (5) Burningrom
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burningrom is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burningrom wants to control the pace but Ribbler is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to reverse the position but Burningrom maintains control.
Burningrom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
Burningrom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burningrom avoids the attempt from Ribbler to control.
Burningrom controlling from the full mount.
Ribbler is working to get back to half guard.
Burningrom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (5) Burningrom
Ribbler trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Burningrom has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Burningrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribbler is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribbler pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom is keeping him busy.
Ribbler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burningrom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribbler won't allow Burningrom to sweep him here.
Burningrom looking to control.
Burningrom wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Burningrom is looking for a triangle but Ribbler pushes his legs off easily.
Ribbler passes Burningrom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribbler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribbler prevents Burningrom from improving his position.
Burningrom wants to control but Ribbler is keeping busy.
Ribbler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is looking to control Ribbler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribbler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burningrom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burningrom.
Ribbler drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Ribbler off! Ribbler jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Ribbler being controlled here momentarily.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom looking to control.
Burningrom 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom is pulling down on Ribbler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribbler, at least for the moment.
Burningrom is trying to keep Ribbler in close.
Burningrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Burningrom, not yet.
Burningrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribbler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is staying active underneath Ribbler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribbler is working for a kimura but Burningrom is defending it quite comfortably.
Burningrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burningrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Burningrom's legs - danger averted.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burningrom is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Ribbler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribbler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribbler postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Burningrom working a defensive guard here.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burningrom pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Ribbler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler is fighting to break Burningrom's control of his arms but Burningrom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burningrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burningrom trying to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Ribbler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Burningrom looking to control.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
Burningrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Burningrom is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler drops back looking for a leg! Burningrom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burningrom manages to kick Ribbler off! Ribbler jumps back into Burningrom's guard.
Burningrom is pulling down on Ribbler's head. It's preventing any offense from Ribbler, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Burningrom 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.
Burningrom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (7) Burningrom
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Burningrom tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Burningrom from controlling successfully.
Burningrom stands and throws Ribbler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (6) vs (10) Burningrom
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Burningrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burningrom is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Burningrom happy to just control the position for now.
Burningrom tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Burningrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler seems a little lost for a moment, as Burningrom dominates the positioning.
Ribbler is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
Ribbler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burningrom on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is looking to reverse the position.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Burningrom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribbler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler wants to control but Burningrom postures up.
Ribbler is not content to let Burningrom control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribbler is trying to get back to half guard.
Burningrom looking to control but instead Ribbler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Burningrom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribbler is trying to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burningrom prevents Ribbler from improving his position.
Burningrom trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burningrom wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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