PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japovisky Ribrisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ribrisko
vs
Fos

195 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Japovisky Ribrisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Fos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribrisko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fos.
Fos scores with a body shot.
Fos scoring well with a low kick there.
Fos connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribrisko fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ribrisko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fos sprawls well. Fos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribrisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribrisko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribrisko misses with a takedown attempt - Fos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Japovisky Ribrisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribrisko fails with the takedown
and Fos counters with a low kick, right behind Ribrisko 's knee.
Fos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribrisko.
Ribrisko misses with a takedown attempt
and Fos counters with a low kick, right behind Ribrisko 's knee.

That's two 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.
Fos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fos connects with a leg kick. Ribrisko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribrisko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fos misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribrisko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribrisko's knee momentarily.
Ribrisko is breathing heavily.
Ribrisko shoots and misses
and Fos counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fos lands a leg kick that knocks Ribrisko off balance momentarily.
Jimmy Fos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fos.
Fos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fos feints and then cracks Ribrisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribrisko down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fos jabs at Ribrisko's body.
Fos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fos throws a nice head kick!
Japovisky Ribrisko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fos.
Fos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribrisko. Ribrisko gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribrisko with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ribrisko shoots in for a double leg but Fos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Japovisky Ribrisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribrisko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fos works Ribrisko's body with a nice hook.
Fos feints and then cracks Ribrisko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribrisko down.
Ribrisko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fos scores with a leg kick.
Fos lands an overhand right.
Jimmy Fos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribrisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fos counters with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Fos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Fos lands but Ribrisko takes it in his stride.
Fos dips to his left and cracks Ribrisko with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribrisko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fos.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fos, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fos.
Fos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribrisko's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fos.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ribrisko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribrisko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fos lands a head kick. Ribrisko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ribrisko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fos counters with a good low kick that Ribrisko was not able to check.
Fos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribrisko shoots and misses
and Fos counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fos.
Fos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribrisko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribrisko somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Japovisky Ribrisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Ribrisko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fos throws a series of strikes that have Ribrisko backpedaling.
Fos scores with a hook to the body. Ribrisko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fos.
Fos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribrisko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fos. Fos obviously looking to wear him down.
Fos scores with a jab. Ribrisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribrisko closes the distance and clinches up with Fos, looking for a takedown. Ribrisko pushes Fos against the cage but Fos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fos lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribrisko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribrisko.
Ribrisko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fos.
A good leg kick by Fos.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribrisko has his takedown stuffed
and Fos counters with a leg kick.
Ribrisko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribrisko in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribrisko's calf.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Fos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fos 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Fos!