PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Ribeirao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeirao has chosen Elite as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Herberg
vs
Ribeirao

160 cm
29
167 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

175 cm
28
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Ribeirao!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeirao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Herberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ribeirao tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
Ribeirao wants to control but Herberg is keeping busy.
Herberg is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Ribeirao actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeirao is looking to escape.
Ribeirao is in trouble now - Herberg has advanced to mount!
Ribeirao is in a horrible position here. Herberg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ribeirao throws a strike from the bottom but Herberg holds onto the arm and goes for an armbar! He's got it! Fantastic submission from Herberg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Herberg!
Our winner, Johan Herberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.