PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Ribeirao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Potential Moneymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ribeirao
vs
Moneymaker

175 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Ribeirao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Potential Moneymaker!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneymaker misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeirao.
Moneymaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeirao was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker misses with a wild body shot.
Moneymaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeirao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Moneymaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeirao's head backwards.
Moneymaker throws a shot to the body.
Moneymaker digs a good body shot into Ribeirao's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneymaker throws a jab when Ribeirao was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeirao should have avoided that one.
Moneymaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeirao moves away.
Moneymaker misses with a double jab.
Moneymaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeirao.
Ribeirao dives in and grabs Moneymaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moneymaker pushes down on Ribeirao's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Ribeirao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribeirao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moneymaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potential Moneymaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Ribeirao fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moneymaker sprawls well initially but Ribeirao persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeirao is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeirao is looking to take a break and control but Moneymaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeirao tries to pass to full mount but Moneymaker defends it.
Moneymaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moneymaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeirao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ribeirao is trying to work for a kimura but Moneymaker is defending well.
Ribeirao is trying to control. Moneymaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moneymaker can do anything to dispel that myth.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moneymaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeirao was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker misses with a body shot.
Ribeirao moves away from the strike by Moneymaker.
Nice takedown defense from Moneymaker. No joy for Ribeirao on that attempt.
Moneymaker lands with a shot to the body.
Moneymaker throws a jab when Ribeirao was well out of range.
Ribeirao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeirao.
Moneymaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moneymaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Moneymaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneymaker misses with a body shot.
Moneymaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeirao was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Ribeirao ducks under a wild hook from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeirao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneymaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneymaker throws a hook but Ribeirao avoids it easily.
Potential Moneymaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moneymaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeirao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moneymaker but Moneymaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moneymaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeirao was well out of range. Poor timing from Moneymaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymaker throws a big shot that misses.
Moneymaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeirao doesn't seem bothered though.
Moneymaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeirao at a distance.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeirao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moneymaker's waist but Moneymaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeirao off to one side.
Ribeirao avoids the body shot from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker sizes up Ribeirao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Moneymaker misses with a straight right.
Moneymaker lands a slapping body shot.

Moneymaker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribeirao to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribeirao stops Moneymaker from standing up.

Ribeirao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeirao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeirao postures up in Moneymaker's guard and throws a big left but Moneymaker blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeirao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeirao trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeirao is looking to work some ground and pound but Moneymaker has wrist control.
Ribeirao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribeirao thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice body punch from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moneymaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneymaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moneymaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Moneymaker.
Ribeirao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moneymaker pinned against the cage. Moneymaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Ribeirao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeirao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moneymaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribeirao rather than just go for the knockout.
Moneymaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribeirao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeirao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moneymaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribeirao somewhat.
Moneymaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeirao moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ribeirao looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ribeirao trying to control the position from guard on top but Moneymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moneymaker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Ribeirao 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.
Ribeirao won't allow Moneymaker to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Potential Moneymaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Moneymaker takes a swing at Ribeirao's ribcage but misses.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Ribeirao slips under a jab.
Moneymaker lands a body shot.
Moneymaker scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneymaker. Ribeirao does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Moneymaker. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneymaker digs a good body shot into Ribeirao's ribs.
Ribeirao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeirao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker throws a body punch but Ribeirao moves out of range.
Moneymaker stuffs the takedown.
Ribeirao slips under a jab.
Moneymaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moneymaker stuffs the takedown.
Moneymaker stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribeirao. Ribeirao gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogerio Ribeirao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moneymaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeirao is just out of range.
Moneymaker takes a swing at Ribeirao's ribcage but misses.
Moneymaker scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker misses the shot to the body.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Ribeirao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moneymaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moneymaker misses with a wild body shot.
Moneymaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeirao.
Moneymaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeirao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogerio Ribeirao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeirao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeirao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moneymaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneymaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moneymaker wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Ribeirao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneymaker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ribeirao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moneymaker's waist but Moneymaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeirao off to one side.
Moneymaker misses the shot to the body.
Ribeirao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moneymaker throws out the jab.
Moneymaker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribeirao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moneymaker pinned against the cage. Moneymaker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moneymaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeirao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Moneymaker catches Ribeirao right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneymaker. Ribeirao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeirao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some wild striking there from Moneymaker.
Moneymaker misses with a looping left.
Moneymaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeirao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Potential Moneymaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moneymaker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Potential Moneymaker!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Potential Moneymaker!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Potential Moneymaker!

Potential Moneymaker wins by unanimous decision!