PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Cavalcante Ribeiro

170 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Cavalcante Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a head kick!
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavalcante Ribeiro scores with a one two! Gracie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Gracie shoots in but Cavalcante Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cavalcante Ribeiro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cavalcante Ribeiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gracie back to the cage. Cavalcante Ribeiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavalcante Ribeiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cavalcante Ribeiro!

Cavalcante Ribeiro rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has Gracie pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Knees to the body from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavalcante Ribeiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie jumps guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalcante Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Cavalcante Ribeiro gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie jumps guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cavalcante Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavalcante Ribeiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Cavalcante Ribeiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie is trying to drag Cavalcante Ribeiro to the mat but Cavalcante Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cavalcante Ribeiro working Gracie over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cavalcante Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro leaning against his opponent.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavalcante Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Cavalcante Ribeiro taking a breather.
Cavalcante Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cavalcante Ribeiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Cavalcante Ribeiro with a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cavalcante Ribeiro smiles and moves away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Cavalcante Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Cavalcante Ribeiro against the cage but Cavalcante Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That kick from Cavalcante Ribeiro tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.

Cavalcante Ribeiro rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cavalcante Ribeiro obliges.
Cavalcante Ribeiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie tries a knee to the head but Cavalcante Ribeiro blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavalcante Ribeiros head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gracie jumps guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cavalcante Ribeiro obliges.
Cavalcante Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an elbow inside.
Cavalcante Ribeiro working Gracie over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cavalcante Ribeiro working Gracie over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalcante Ribeiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice body kick there by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Cavalcante Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cavalcante Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cavalcante Ribeiro drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Cavalcante Ribeiro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a knee to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Cavalcante Ribeiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.
Cavalcante Ribeiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a knee to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands an elbow inside.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cavalcante Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a left hand.
Gracie jumps guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is working Gracie over against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Stalling in the clinch from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cavalcante Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
A knee to the head by Cavalcante Ribeiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cavalcante Ribeiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gracie's defenses.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro stalling in the clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalcante Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Cavalcante Ribeiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante Ribeiro lands a knee to the head.
Cavalcante Ribeiro landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Cavalcante Ribeiro.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cavalcante Ribeiro smiles and moves away.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Cavalcante Ribeiro clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Cavalcante Ribeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cavalcante Ribeiro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bruce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavalcante Ribeiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cavalcante Ribeiro 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro!
Marcos Cavalcante Ribeiro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.