PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ribeiro
vs
Jones

188 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Indiana Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controlling the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ribeiro's guard now.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
I looks like Jones might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Indiana Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Indiana Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones controlling from the top position.

Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ribeiro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Ribeiro controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribeiro gets his hands free.
Ribeiro controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones is trying to break free.

Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indiana Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.

Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ribeiro keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ribeiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ribeiro avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones can't escape the position.

Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ribeiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ribeiro is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
Jones is in bad spot here.

Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones tries to escape but Ribeiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Ribeiro patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Ribeiro working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Ribeiro let's go of the attempt for now.
Ribeiro controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.

Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ribeiro gets his way!
Jones breaks Ribeiro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Indiana Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones staying calm.
Indiana Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Indiana Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Indiana Jones just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.

Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jones is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ribeiro Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jones's back instead.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well.

Ribeiro looking for the choke but no joy.

Ribeiro working for a choke but Jones is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Jones 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.
Indiana Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Indiana Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indiana Jones!