PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Brodeur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Brodeur has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brodeur
vs
Cavalcante Ribeiro

170 cm
21
173 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

182 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear

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 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marc Brodeur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brodeur drives through with a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Brodeur gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Cavalcante Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Brodeur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Brodeur gets an underhook and turns Cavalcante Ribeiro into the cage.
Brodeur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with an elbow strike.

Brodeur manages to pull guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavalcante Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brodeur might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.

Cavalcante Ribeiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brodeur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cavalcante Ribeiro has Brodeur in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodeur wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brodeur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Cavalcante Ribeiro working for a triangle but Brodeur defends it easily.
Brodeur wants to control from the top but Cavalcante Ribeiro keeps moving.
Brodeur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brodeur preventing the sweep.
Brodeur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavalcante Ribeiro on the ground.
Brodeur wanted to stand there but Cavalcante Ribeiro had control of the position.

Brodeur stands up and waves to Cavalcante Ribeiro to follow him.

Brodeur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cavalcante Ribeiro's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brodeur wants to get up but he can't break Cavalcante Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brodeur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brodeur pushing down on Cavalcante Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Brodeur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Cavalcante Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Brodeur.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Brodeur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brodeur tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cavalcante Ribeiro controls his leg.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brodeur working Cavalcante Ribeiro over with strikes.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Brodeur prevents Cavalcante Ribeiro from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brodeur trying to control the action but Cavalcante Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brodeur connects with a nice short shot to Cavalcante Ribeiro's temple.
Brodeur is stalling here. Cavalcante Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brodeur seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cavalcante Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brodeur is trying to buck Cavalcante Ribeiro off.

Cavalcante Ribeiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brodeur has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cavalcante Ribeiro but great work by Brodeur.
Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brodeur tries to get to full guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brodeur kicks off Cavalcante Ribeiro and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marc Brodeur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cavalcante Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brodeur. Brodeur obviously looking to wear him down.

Brodeur closes the distance and clinches.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brodeur blocks it with crossed arms.
Brodeur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brodeur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro has been cut.
Come on Brodeur - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Brodeur pulls guard.
Brodeur wants to sweep but no luck.
Cavalcante Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Cavalcante Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brodeur wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brodeur wants to get back to full guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Brodeur defends the submission attempt.

Cavalcante Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Brodeur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brodeur gets full guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cavalcante Ribeiro won't allow Brodeur to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cavalcante Ribeiro 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.
Brodeur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cavalcante Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.

Cavalcante Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brodeur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalcante Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Brodeur from controlling successfully.

Brodeur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cavalcante Ribeiro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Brodeur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cavalcante Ribeiro pulls down on the head and he's put Brodeur to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro waved his t-shirt featuring Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.