PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gonnovan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Stone
vs
Ribeiro

185 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gonnovan Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Stone avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.

Stone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.

Stone tries for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.

Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.

Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Stone prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.

Ribeiro manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gonnovan Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Stone blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stone scores a takedown into full mount!

Stone jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ribeiro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ribeiro and Stone has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Stone off him but Stone keeps the position.

Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stone's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.

Stone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Stone eventually gives up the hold.
Ribeiro striking from half guard on the bottom.

Stone is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonnovan Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ribeiro throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks.

It looks like Gonnovan Stone has been cut.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonnovan Stone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!
Stone misses with a head shot.
Ribeiro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stone.

Stone wants to finish this one by submission but Ribeiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stone.

Stone is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ribeiro can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Ribeiro defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stone.
Ribeiro blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stone has control of Ribeiro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Stone moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ribeiro has worked his arm free - good work by Ribeiro!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stone goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stone's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro!
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Stone is squirming around nicely.
Stone wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro lands a big shot there that rocks Stone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Stone tries to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Stone slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Stone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gonnovan Stone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gonnovan Stone's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Stone throws a strike but Ribeiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ribeiro gets to his feet. Stone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.

Stone shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stone trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone slips nicely into half guard.
Stone not doing much here.
Ribeiro pushes Stone off looking to stand but Stone dives back in and keeps control.
Stone is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Stone seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.

Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ribeiro tries to kick Stone off in order to stand up. Stone Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stone creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ribeiro sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Stone.
Stone in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ribeiro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stone.

Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gonnovan Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Gonnovan Stone!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Gonnovan Stone!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Gonnovan Stone!

Gonnovan Stone wins by unanimous decision!