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CACC 61 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 1254 p4p, 168 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 14557 p4p, 567 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Byhenikov has chosen Harbinger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Igor Byhenikov! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ribbler closes the distance and clinches. Byhenikov wants a takedown.
Ribbler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Byhenikov uses from the top position. Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard. Byhenikov trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position. Ribbler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ribbler (4) vs (0) Byhenikov We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ribbler looking to control but Byhenikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Byhenikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribbler has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Byhenikov regains half guard. Ribbler prevents Byhenikov from improving his position. Byhenikov looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Byhenikov is looking to improve his position.
Byhenikov wants to sweep but Ribbler has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (7) vs (0) Byhenikov Byhenikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribbler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ribbler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byhenikov keeps working. Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't. Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Byhenikov's legs. Byhenikov tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Byhenikov looking for a sweep but Ribbler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ribbler (9) vs (0) Byhenikov Byhenikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to improve his position but Ribbler has taken his back! Ribbler has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Byhenikov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribbler pushes Byhenikov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ibbe Ribbler! Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title! Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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