PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. fue a por trabajo y le comieron lo de abajo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mario Ribeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ribeiro
vs
Corbett

190 cm
22
212 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

185 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE
SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Corbett misses.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Corbett keeps it at a distance.
Corbett scores with a jab to the head.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Corbett, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Corbett against the cage but Corbett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corbett blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Corbett is having none of it.
Corbett throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Corbett throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbett misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Corbett throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corbett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Corbett throws a leg kick but Ribeiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Corbett throws a front kick aimed at Ribeiro's knee but Ribeiro avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corbett lands a body shot.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Corbett but Corbett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Mario Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Corbett sprawls well.
A big left from Corbett misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nathan Corbett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corbett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ribeiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribeiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Corbett.
Corbett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Corbett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corbett throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Corbett thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Corbett!
Corbett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Corbett turns into him and now he's in Ribeiro's guard.
Corbett preventing the sweep.
Corbett wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.

Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corbett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corbett blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Corbett misses with a hook.
Corbett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Corbett.
Corbett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Corbett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Corbett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Corbett.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbett is looking to score with low kicks.
Corbett misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Corbett moves out of range.

Ribeiro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Ribeiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corbett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ribeiro's guard! Nice work there by Corbett!

Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corbett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Corbett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Corbett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corbett wants to stand but Ribeiro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Corbett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Corbett trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
It looks like Corbett is going to stand back up.
Corbett is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corbett slips nicely into half guard.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Corbett, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Corbett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corbett trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Corbett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corbett pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corbett stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Corbett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Corbett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a jab to the body
and Corbett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown
and Corbett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corbett avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Corbett throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corbett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribeiro's sensitive parts.
Corbett connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Corbett circles away and keeps his distance.
Corbett looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.

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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corbett misses with a hook to the body

and Ribeiro counters with a takedown into side control.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Corbett tries to improve position but can't.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Corbett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Corbett wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Corbett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Corbett strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Corbett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Corbett counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice combination there by Ribeiro.

Ribeiro pushes Corbett up against the cage in a clinch.
Corbett tries to circle away but Ribeiro has him pinned against the cage.
Corbett prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Ribeiro.
I think Corbett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Nathan Corbett!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Nathan Corbett!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Nathan Corbett!

Nathan Corbett wins by unanimous decision!