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ADWGC Helsinki PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2357 p4p, 264 weight class) and Carlton Lassiter (ranked 2171 p4p, 244 weight class). Ribbler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Religion - Infected. Ibbe Ribbler had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ribbler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribbler pulls guard.
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lassiter is one step ahead there.
Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lassiter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
Ribbler trying to keep a closed guard but Lassiter is proving a slippery customer.
Ribbler has his foot on Lassiter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lassiter works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter postures up.
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lassiter manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Lassiter
Ribbler passes into half guard.
Lassiter is looking for a sweep. Ribbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lassiter gets back to full guard.
Lassiter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lassiter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Lassiter
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Lassiter postures up.
Ribbler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribbler pulls Lassiter in close to prevent any damage.
Lassiter forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Lassiter is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Lassiter is controlling well.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Ribbler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lassiter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribbler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lassiter.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Lassiter has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler working a defensive guard here.
Ribbler looking to control but Lassiter passes into half guard.
Lassiter wants to free his trapped foot but Ribbler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribbler tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribbler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribbler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Lassiter tries to pass.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Ribbler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lassiter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ribbler wants to control but Lassiter is keeping busy.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep. Lassiter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribbler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lassiter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lassiter's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (6) vs (2) Lassiter
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lassiter is really stuck here.
Lassiter is still trying to improve position.
Ribbler looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Lassiter is controlling Ribbler 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (4) Lassiter
Ribbler is trying to keep Lassiter in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribbler is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribbler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to control the position but Ribbler now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (16) vs (4) Lassiter
Lassiter tries to break free.
Ribbler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ribbler looking to break Lassiter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lassiter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribbler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ribbler keeps control of the position as Lassiter tries to break free.
Ribbler is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ribbler gets his hands free as Lassiter looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lassiter's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ribbler looking to break Lassiter's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lassiter remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ribbler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lassiter is in a bad position with Ribbler working for a choke. Lassiter manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (16) vs (6) Lassiter
Lassiter wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lassiter 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.
Ribbler seems keen to control Lassiter's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Lassiter from controlling successfully.
Ribbler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler wants to hit a switch here but Lassiter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribbler there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (16) vs (9) Lassiter
Ribbler has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (16) vs (12) Lassiter
Lassiter has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ribbler is defending well but eventually Lassiter manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ribbler has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlton Lassiter! |
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