Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2019

#R1#
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marfaker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribeiro.
Marfaker connects with a leg kick. Ribeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marfaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Marfaker's shoulder, as Marfaker tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Marfaker ducked under it nicely.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marfaker.
Marfaker swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Marfaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marfaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marfaker dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Marfaker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Marfaker lands the left hand.
Ribeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Marfaker misses with a body shot.
Marfaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Marfaker jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab
and Marfaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marfaker lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.
Marfaker scores with a jab. Ribeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marfaker lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.
Marfaker is looking to wear down Ribeiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marfaker staying out of range there.
Marfaker scores with a kick to the body.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Marfaker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marfaker cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Marfaker slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
A counter left hand to the body from Marfaker misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marfaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
That kick from Marfaker tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marfaker scores with a leg kick.
Marfaker lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Marfaker cracks Ribeiro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good leg kick by Marfaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marfaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Marfaker thows a body kick. Ribeiro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Marfaker tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marfaker connects with a high kick.
Marfaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marfaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Marfaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marfaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marfaker misses with a hook to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
Marfaker tried to counter with a leg kick but Ribeiro avoided it.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Marfaker scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
A lazy left from Marfaker finds it's target.
Marfaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribeiro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marfaker.
Jab from Marfaker.
Marfaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marfaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marfaker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marfaker tries a low kick but Ribeiro avoids it.
Good shot there by Marfaker.
Marfaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marfaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marfaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marfaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marfaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.#T4#
Marfaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro lands a slapping body shot.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Marfaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marfaker can pounce on him.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marfaker as he jumps to the side.
Juan Marfaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
A head kick from Marfaker lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride.
Marfaker cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
Marfaker misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marfaker moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Marfaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribeiro.
Marfaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marfaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marfaker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marfaker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marfaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Marfaker saw that one coming.
And Marfaker counters with a quick kick to the body but Ribeiro blocks it.
Marfaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Marfaker misses its target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marfaker has got the better of the exchanges.
Marfaker jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marfaker scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Marfaker does it's job there.
Marfaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marfaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marfaker.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marfaker lands the left hand.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Marfaker's shoulder, as Marfaker tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Ribeiro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marfaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro. #SUB2#
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.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Marfaker is a slippery customer.#T1#
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. Ribeiro connects with a nice short shot to Marfaker's temple.
Marfaker is controlling Ribeiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working for a kimura but Marfaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Marfaker is defending well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marfaker wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Marfaker has recovered full guard.
Ribeiro postures up in Marfaker's guard and throws a big left but Marfaker blocks it.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Marfaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marfaker wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marfaker is keeping the position for now. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marfaker holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marfaker. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Marfaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Marfaker misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marfaker.
Marfaker cracks a nice hook into Ribeiro's ribs.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Marfaker.
As Ribeiro backs away, Marfaker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Marfaker moves out of range.
Marfaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marfaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Marfaker. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Marfaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marfaker slips a jab from Ribeiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan Marfaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marfaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.
Marfaker moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Marfaker works the jab nicely.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ribeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marfaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Marfaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Marfaker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Marfaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marfaker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marfaker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Marfaker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marfaker lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection.
Marfaker throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Marfaker connects with a body shot.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Marfaker sprawls well.
Marfaker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marfaker.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Marfaker is out of range.
Marfaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ribeiro just manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Marfaker's shoulder, as Marfaker tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Marfaker counters with a left to the body.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Marfaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Marfaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Marfaker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Marfaker avoids it easily.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marfaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marfaker lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection.
Marfaker punishes Ribeiro's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Marfaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Marfaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribeiro's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Marfaker finds it's target.
Marfaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Marfaker avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marfaker.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marfaker lands a nice shot that snaps Ribeiro's head back.
Jab from Marfaker.
Marfaker scores with a nice strike.
Marfaker throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marfaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ribeiro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marfaker - the referee stops the clock and Ribeiro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marfaker. Ribeiro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marfaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marfaker can pounce on him.
Marfaker works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
Marfaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribeiro's calf.
Ribeiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marfaker scores with a head kick.
Marfaker lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Marfaker's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Juan Marfaker has been cut.#TD2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marfaker's guard.
Ribeiro looking to sit in guard and control but Marfaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Marfaker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Marfaker to get to half guard.
Marfaker is controlling the pace.
Juan Marfaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Marfaker has control of the leg. #T4#
Ribeiro trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marfaker manages to pass to mount!
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marfaker content just to control the position here.
Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
Marfaker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Marfaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marfaker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Marfaker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Marfaker waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NSC 52: Trump vs Tori
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to bum rush De Sucre with a series of wild strikes but De Sucre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Sucre lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Sucre throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but De Sucre is out of range.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
De Sucre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from De Sucre.
Nice defenses there by De Sucre.
De Sucre lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribeiro lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeiro at a distance.
De Sucre connects with a looping right hand.
De Sucre throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and De Sucre counters with a good low kick that Ribeiro was not able to check. #T1#
De Sucre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lunges at De Sucre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Sucre's hand.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but De Sucre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Sucre scores with a nice head shot.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
De Sucre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
De Sucre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from De Sucre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre connects with a single shot there.
De Sucre throws a series of punches but Ribeiro avoids them all with ease.
De Sucre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.#T2#
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
It looked like De Sucre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Sucre thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Ribeiro cracks De Sucre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
De Sucre throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
De Sucre throws a nice head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from De Sucre.
De Sucre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Sucre wants it to stay on the feet.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Antonio Jose De Sucre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
Ribeiro jabs De Sucre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
De Sucre takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by De Sucre.
Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Sucre.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Sucre has got the better of the exchanges.
Ribeiro lands a lovely overhand right.
De Sucre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
De Sucre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Sucre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Sucre misses with a leg kick.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Sucre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but De Sucre circles away.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De Sucre.#CL2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes De Sucre back into the ropes.
De Sucre wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Sucre is pressed up against the ropes. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De Sucre down to the mat. De Sucre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
Ribeiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Sucre defends it well.
De Sucre takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribeiro showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
De Sucre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Sucre sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribeiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
De Sucre connects with a body shot that sends Ribeiro's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribeiro takes a head kick and keeps coming.
De Sucre gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Sucre misses with a looping right.
De Sucre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ribeiro rushes De Sucre and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
De Sucre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
De Sucre throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
A left and a right from De Sucre both land. Nice combination.
A right-left combo lands from De Sucre.
De Sucre pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Sucre misses with a few strikes there.
De Sucre lands with a nice body kick.
De Sucre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Sucre blocks a jab.
De Sucre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Sucre misses with a head kick.
De Sucre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Sucre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
De Sucre misses with a two punch combination.
De Sucre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
De Sucre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
De Sucre lands a right hook to the body.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Sucre.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. De Sucre moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Nice body punch from De Sucre.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but De Sucre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro lands with a hook. De Sucre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from De Sucre. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
De Sucre lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
enabling De Sucre to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Sucre connects with a crisp jab.
De Sucre connects with a nice looking jab.
De Sucre throws a one two combo.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
It looked like De Sucre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Sucre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Sucre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for De Sucre.
De Sucre lands the left hand.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but De Sucre gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the ropes.
De Sucre lands a jab.#T2#
Ribeiro ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Sucre takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Sucre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
De Sucre tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribeiro misses with a jab to the body
and De Sucre counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
letting De Sucre counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but De Sucre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
De Sucre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Sucre moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Sucre, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Antonio Jose De Sucre!

Antonio Jose De Sucre wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Jose De Sucre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 45: Salvatore vs Kyle
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Winston.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro takes one to the chin there.
Winston throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Winston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winston lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Winston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro needs to keep his hands up - Winston had a free shot at his head there.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro lands an overhand right.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Winston lands with a good body shot.
A nice combination there by Winston.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ribeiro just manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro cracks Winston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Winston has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Winston. Winston circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Winston saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Winston lands a head kick. Ribeiro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Winston throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Winston defends it well.
Winston cracks Ribeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winston throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harry Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
Winston defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Winston throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Winston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Winston throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Winston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Winston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston misses with the combination.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro connects with a single shot there.
Winston lands with a cross.
Ribeiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Winston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribeiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Winston is just out of range.
Winston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Winston.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily. #T1#
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Winston has got the better of the exchanges.
Winston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Winston wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Winston's head but Winston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Harry Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Winston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Winston tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston lands a two punch combo.
Ribeiro goes for a double leg but Winston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Winston continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Winston misses its target.
Harry Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
Winston with a nice cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Winston staying out of range there.
Ribeiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribeiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Winston circles away easily
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Winston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribeiro's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Ribeiro finds it's target.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Winston cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Winston lands a brutal head kick. Ribeiro looks out on his feet and Winston throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Harry Winston!
After the fight, Harry Winston was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NSC 37: Maximus vs Faiikiri
Date: Jul 09, 2019

#R1#
Power throws a head kick that half lands.
Power throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribeiro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Power gets tackled into the ropes by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Power lands a shot to the body.
Ribeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribeiro presses Power against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Power blocks a body shot from Ribeiro.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Power throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the ropes.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Power.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Power lands a head shot.
Power connects with a body shot.
That kick from Power tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL2#
Ribeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro has Power pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Power.
Ribeiro digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geordie Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ribeiro.
Power gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power blocks a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Power gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Power.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Power scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Power moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribeiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Power scores with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Power.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased. #T1#
Ribeiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Power scores with a jab.
Ribeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Power paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power scores with a head kick.
Power throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Ribeiro moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
That kick from Power tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Power.
Ribeiro lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Power moves to the side
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geordie Power dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPower.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Power half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
We've been told by Power's head coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Power.
Geordie Power is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Power throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Power moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribeiro.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribeiro's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Power bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro throws a good cross that connects.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Ribeiro jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power throws a low kick but Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Power misses the target.
Ribeiro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.#T2#
Power throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power tries to land a leg kick but Ribeiro saw it coming and moves away.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
A jab from Power misses.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Power drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Power feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Power appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Geordie Power did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Power lands a head kick!
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power slips a jab from Ribeiro.
An attempted straight right counter from Power misses the target.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribeiro.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ribeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro lands with a right hand.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Ribeiro blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Power looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Nice cross by Power.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Power wants to slow Ribeiro down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribeiro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Ribeiro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Ribeiro's head back.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right. #T2#
Ribeiro lands a jab to the head.
Power jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power with a jab.#CL2#
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Ribeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Ribeiro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the ropes. Power manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes.
Geordie Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Geordie Power will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Ribeiro lands a body shot.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Power.
Ribeiro stuns Power with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Power goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Good work by Ribeiro as he checks the leg kick.
Ribeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Power scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Power appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ribeiro has Power up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the ropes. #BC2#
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Power.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.#T2#
Power cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Power counters with a low kick, right behind Ribeiro 's knee.
Ribeiro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Power, as that shot connected.
Power scores with a hook.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick from Power lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Geordie Power!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Geordie Power!

Geordie Power wins by unanimous decision!
Geordie Power retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Geordie Power rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: NSC 29: Singh vs Dupree
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Ribeiro lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Gartzen. #BC#
Gartzen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Gartzen seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Muhammad Gartzen has been cut.
Gartzen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Gartzen throws a body kick.
Gartzen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Gartzen misses with the head strike.
Gartzen wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Ribeiro wants the takedown. Gartzen is fighting it off but Ribeiro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gartzen's guard against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gartzen prevents Ribeiro from moving into mount. #T1#
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Gartzen is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a guillotine from mount but Gartzen is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gartzen is on top in guard.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control. Gartzen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gartzen wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gartzen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Gartzen is defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to control. Gartzen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muhammad Gartzen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gartzen throws a head kick that Ribeiro semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gartzen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gartzen.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gartzen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gartzen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Gartzen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gartzen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Gartzen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Gartzen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.
Gartzen moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Gartzen throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
Muhammad Gartzen's cut is getting worse.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Gartzen moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gartzen misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gartzen moves away.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gartzen. Gartzen obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribeiro takes one to the chin there.
Gartzen moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Gartzen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro tests Gartzen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gartzen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gartzen to counter with a crisp jab.
Gartzen misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gartzen.
Ribeiro feints the counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro with a hook.#CUT2#
Muhammad Gartzen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gartzen moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Gartzen moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Gartzen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gartzen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gartzen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro digs a good hook to Gartzen's body.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Gartzen misses the target.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gartzen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Gartzen is looking for a counter combo.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Gartzen slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Muhammad Gartzen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro works Gartzen's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Gartzen.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Gartzen's shoulder, as Gartzen tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gartzen backs up against the ropes.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gartzen.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gartzen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gartzen staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses. #T2#
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gartzen.
Gartzen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
Jeez, Muhammad Gartzen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muhammad Gartzen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandre Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NSC 25: Maximus vs Twborg
Date: May 21, 2019

#R1#
Keita moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Keita moves out of range.
Ribeiro scores with the left hand. Keita knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Keita. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro cracks Keita with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro leaves Keita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Keita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keita momentarily.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Keita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!#ES#
Ribeiro throws Keita to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Keita in his tracks.
Keita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Keita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Keita moves away and avoids it.
Keita closes the distance and clinches up with Ribeiro, looking for a takedown. Keita pushes Ribeiro against the ropes but Ribeiro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Keita.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Keita counters with a takedown into side control.
Ribeiro is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Art of War Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
Keita stands up and beckons Ribeiro to his feet.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
And Keita tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Keita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keita.
Keita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keita is just out of range.
Keita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribeiro defends well and Keita ends up having to push Ribeiro into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexandre Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro lands a head shot.#ROC#
Keita is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Keita out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandre Ribeiro!
An out of breath Alexandre Ribeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NSC 18: Ribbler vs Salieri
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfman misses the target.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Wolfman ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Wolfman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfman walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Wolfman moves out of range.
Wolfman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfman misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfman scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head. #CL#
Ribeiro has Wolfman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribeiro lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.
Wolfman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolfman lands a body punch.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Wolfman avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the ropes.
Wolfman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ribeiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfman backwards.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Wolfman.
Ribeiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfman prevents it.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Wolfman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribeiro blocks the leg kick.
Wolfman scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Wolfman moves out of range.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman. #TD#
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfman's half guard.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Wolfman defending well.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Wolfman is working away.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Wolfman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfman is holding on for now.
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 Alexandre Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Wolfman.
Ribeiro takes one on the button.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Wolfman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Wolfman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
A low kick from Wolfman misses
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Wolfman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfman throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Wolfman.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Wolfman throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Wolfman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro attempts a counter takedown but Wolfman avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolfman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Wolfman scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribeiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Wolfman lands.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Wolfman off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfman is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro postures up. #T2#
Wolfman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfman has wrist control.#SUB#
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.
Ribeiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro wants to control but Wolfman is keeping him busy.
Wolfman is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfman dodges the ground and pound from Ribeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blitz Wolfman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolfman with a hook.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Wolfman avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfman connects with a leg kick. Ribeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolfman can pounce on him.
Wolfman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman motions for Ribeiro to come forward. Wolfman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Wolfman's midsection.
Wolfman tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Wolfman slips the punch.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Wolfman.
Wolfman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfman tries to work over Ribeiro's front leg with a kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Wolfman is rocked!
Ribeiro lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wolfman out cold! Wolfman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandre Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandre Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Ribeiro misses the body punch
and Schubert counters with a two punch combo.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.#TD2#
Schubert bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ribeiro tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schubert is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to buck Schubert off but Schubert is having none of it.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Schubert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
Schubert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Schubert persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Schubert throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ribeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schubert. Schubert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schubert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schubert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro works Schubert's body with a nice hook.
Schubert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schubert gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Schubert.
Schubert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schubert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribeiro leaves Schubert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Schubert moves out of range.
Schubert fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schubert.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schubert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schubert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schubert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schubert fails with the takedown.
Schubert slips a jab from Ribeiro.#TD#
Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schubert trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Schubert dodges it nicely.
Schubert is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Schubert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Ribeiro winds up and cracks Schubert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro wants to control but Schubert is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Schubert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schubert is holding on for now.
Schubert is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schubert avoid being mounted?
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schubert is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Schubert tries to kick Ribeiro off but Ribeiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schubert! #SUB#
Ribeiro has control of Schubert's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schubert regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ribeiro tries to control but Schubert wriggling away. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Schubert frees his head quite easily.
Ribeiro looking to control but Schubert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Schubert looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
Schubert drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schubert shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Schubert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schubert circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Schubert ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Schubert shoots in and bounces Ribeiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schubert wants to stand but Ribeiro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Schubert defends it easily. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schubert can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schubert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Schubert is trying to maintain the position but Ribeiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schubert is looking to escape.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ribeiro slips a nice elbow through Schubert's hands, connecting with Schubert's forehead.
Ribeiro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ribeiro throws some wild stikes that Schubert manages to avoid easily.
Schubert is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Ribeiro raining down shots from the mount!
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4##SUB#
Ribeiro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schubert to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schubert shrugs it off.
Ribeiro misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Schubert tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Schubert is squirming around nicely.
Schubert really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schubert tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schubert is looking to escape.
Ribeiro unloads with some shots from mount but Schubert bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Schubert wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Franz Schubert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schubert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Schubert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Schubert moves out of range.
Schubert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schubert shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Schubert slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Alexandre Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Schubert moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribeiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Our spies down at at NHB ACADEMY inform us that Schubert has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schubert keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Schubert keeps moving. #T1#
Schubert is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Schubert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schubert dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Schubert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schubert has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro pulls Schubert in close to his closed guard and prevents Schubert from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Schubert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schubert has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schubert wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
Ribeiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schubert escapes and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Schubert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schubert is trying to stand up here but Ribeiro is controlling him well.
Alexandre Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schubert trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Schubert is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Franz Schubert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Schubert keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schubert is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schubert is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribeiro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Ribeiro!
Our winner, Alexandre Ribeiro, 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.

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
McCullen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but McCullen manages to avoid it.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
McCullen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCullen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCullen misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro misses its target.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCullen moves away.
McCullen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCullen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro with a nice cross.
McCullen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribeiro ducks right into an uppercut from McCullen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and McCullen counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on McCullen's shoulder, as McCullen tries to avoid the shot.
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
McCullen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
McCullen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#
It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam McCullen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro blocks the body kick.
McCullen staying out of range there.
McCullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but McCullen manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCullen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And McCullen responds with a good body kick, but Ribeiro manages to step out the way in time.
Ribeiro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by McCullen.
Ribeiro swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McCullen.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and McCullen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribeiro's knee momentarily.
McCullen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but McCullen seems unphased.
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
McCullen avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
McCullen slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from McCullen.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCullen.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Nice cross by McCullen.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
McCullen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
McCullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro digs a good hook to McCullen's body.
McCullen slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McCullen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but McCullen seems unphased.
Ribeiro takes a swing at McCullen's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and McCullen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCullen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCullen throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCullen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but McCullen moved out of range nicely.
McCullen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCullen misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCullen circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCullen stuffs the takedown.
McCullen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribeiro blocks it well.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Alexandre Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCullen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to take a breather but McCullen is having none of it.
McCullen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCullen trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
McCullen is looking to control Ribeiro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCullen avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
McCullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCullen is looking to improve his position.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but McCullen is a slippery customer.
McCullen trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but McCullen dodges it nicely.
Ribeiro works his way into side control.
McCullen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCullen is not content to let Ribeiro control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCullen wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but McCullen is working away.
McCullen is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro tries to advance position but instead McCullen slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCullen controlling the position for now.
Ribeiro misses with a head shot. McCullen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCullen holds on and takes a little breather.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro stands and throws McCullen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCullen is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro taking a breather here.
McCullen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCullen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCullen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but McCullen is working away. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCullen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam McCullen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for McCullen.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCullen swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
McCullen keeps Ribeiro at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCullen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCullen throws out the jab.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McCullen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCullen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribeiro.
A jab lands there for McCullen.
McCullen connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribeiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown but McCullen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribeiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on McCullen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
McCullen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCullen in his tracks.
McCullen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
McCullen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but McCullen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCullen misses with a leg kick
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but McCullen is just out of range.
McCullen lands with a nice body kick.
McCullen misses with a straight left.
McCullen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
McCullen throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McCullen. Those never looked like landing.
McCullen misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro avoids the head kick by McCullen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by McCullen as he connects with a hook.
McCullen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribeiro backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCullen.
McCullen tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McCullen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCullen blocks a jab.
Ribeiro punishes McCullen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sam McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from McCullen.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but McCullen gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullen connects with a single shot there.
McCullen misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush McCullen with a series of wild strikes but McCullen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribeiro avoids a kick to the body.
McCullen throws a lazy head kick
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
McCullen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but McCullen moves out of range.
Ribeiro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCullen eats them both and turns towards Ribeiro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alexandre Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. McCullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCullen throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Crunch! McCullen slams his shin into Ribeiro's torso.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCullen thows a body kick. Ribeiro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McCullen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sam McCullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCullen looks to land a body kick but Ribeiro moved away.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro clobbers McCullen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam McCullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 77
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice cross by Murphy.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Murphy.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Murphy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murphy backs up against the cage.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribeiro.
Murphy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mick Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribeiro thinking.
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Murphy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Murphy manages to get to full guard.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Murphy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Murphy walks into a left hand.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
Murphy scores with a jab. Ribeiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murphy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Murphy.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Murphy.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murphy throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Murphy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Ribeiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Ribeiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Ribeiro misses with a jab to the body
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Murphy, which made it look bad.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range. #T1#
Murphy lands a jab.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Murphy punishes Ribeiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy connects with a jab.#T3#
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!#T4#
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.
Murphy slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 68
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
Brock scores with a leg kick.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Brock.
Brock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
Ribeiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brock scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.
Brock works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
Brock tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Brock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Brock tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brock at a distance.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Brock throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Brock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Brock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro throws a strike but Brock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ribeiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brock slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribeiro is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Brock from controlling successfully.
Brock controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Brock postures up.
Brock wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Brock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Art Brock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Brock throws a leg kick which misses Ribeiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribeiro tries to avoid it.
A big left from Ribeiro misses. #T3#
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brock misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Brock throws a good cross that connects.
Brock jabs Ribeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brock misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Brock moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brock.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brock is looking to slow Ribeiro down with leg kicks.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brock throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brock scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
A jab from Brock finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Nice jab there from Brock. #KD#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brock.
Brock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
Brock looks to land a body kick but Ribeiro moved away.
Ribeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Brock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD#
Brock lands a big head kick that sends Ribeiro tumbling to the mat! Brock takes a step backwards and waves Ribeiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Brock moves out of range.
Brock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Ribeiro darts in and clinches Brock up against the cage.
Brock tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Brock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Art Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Brock misses the target.#KD#
Brock drops Ribeiro with a beautiful combination! Ribeiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Brock throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ribeiro crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Art Brock!
After winning the bout, Art Brock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Petrovs.
Ribeiro lunges at Petrovs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrovs's hand. #CL2#
Ribeiro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Petrovs has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Ribeiro on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Ribeiro pulls guard.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Petrovs defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Petrovs defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovs is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Petrovs is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Petrovs from standing up.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Petrovs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Petrovs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrovs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrovs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Petrovs closes the distance and clinches.
Petrovs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrovs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribeiro's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribeiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Petrovs missing with knees to the body.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro pushes Petrovs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Ribeiro jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrovs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrovs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Petrovs keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Petrovs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrovs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Petrovs to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrovs misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrovs lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ribeiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Ribeiro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrovs is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ribeiro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ribeiro working the strikes but Petrovs uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrovs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ribeiro tries to control but Petrovs wriggling away.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovs is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Ribeiro wants to finish this one by submission but Petrovs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ribeiro.
Petrovs wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ribeiro trying to control but Petrovs is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Petrovs really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ribeiro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ribeiro controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrovs is looking to escape.
Petrovs blocking the ground and pound.
Ribeiro unloads with some shots from mount but Petrovs bucks and avoids them well.
Ribeiro throwing strikes here but Petrovs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petrovs is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Petrovs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrovs works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovs defends well.
Petrovs tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Petrovs in close.
Petrovs wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Petrovs moves out of range.
It looked like Petrovs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro jabs Petrovs right on the nose. Petrovs blinks but takes it well.
Ribeiro dips to his left and cracks Petrovs with an uppercut!#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away.
Alexandre Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro throws an elbow but Petrovs slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Petrovs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ribeiro's guard! Nice work there by Petrovs!
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrovs has passed into half guard!
Petrovs wants to stand but Ribeiro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Petrovs is controlling well. #T2#
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Petrovs is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Petrovs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Petrovs wants to stand up but Ribeiro has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ribeiro wants to control but Petrovs is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Petrovs wants to stand up but Ribeiro has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick
and Petrovs counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Petrovs darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Kaspars Petrovs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrovs blocking some punches.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrovs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexandre Ribeiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Petrovs throws a head punch that misses.
Petrovs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Petrovs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Petrovs lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Petrovs.
Ribeiro managing to block the knees to the body from Petrovs.
Petrovs lands a nice knee to the body.
Petrovs scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrovs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Petrovs lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrovs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Petrovs connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspars Petrovs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Bagov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bagov from controlling successfully.
Bagov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bagov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bagov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bagov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Bagov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bagov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Bagov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Bagov scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed Bagov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Bagov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Bagov has control of the leg.
Bagov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Bagov keeps him under control.
Bagov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bagov is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bagov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Ribeiro taking some punishment here, with Bagov in his half guard.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Bagov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bagov landing some decent shots from guard.
Bagov won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Bagov stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bagov lands a couple of digs.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Bagov postures up.
Bagov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Bagov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Bagov pushes his legs off easily.
Bagov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bagov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Bagov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bagov tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bagov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Bagov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Bagov lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bagov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Bagov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagov is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bagov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Bagov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagov prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Bagov postures up.
Bagov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribeiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bagov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Bagov is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Bagov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ribeiro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bagov.
Bagov postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it. #SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bagov defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Bagov defends easily.
Bagov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bagov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bagov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bagov postures up.
Bagov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bagov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Bagov won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here. #T3#
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Bagov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Bagov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bagov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro won't allow Bagov to sweep him here.
Bagov keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Ribeiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bagov!
Bagov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bagov is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ribeiro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bagov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: *PPV: EVOLUTION
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Grout counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grout lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.#CUT#
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro catches Grout with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grout misses with a body punch
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grout looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Grout saw that one coming.
Grout looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grout throws a quick inside leg kick. #KD2#
Ribeiro lands a left and a right that send Grout crashing to the mat, dazed. Ribeiro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Harry Grout has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Grout is out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a leg kick
and Grout counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Grout. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
Ribeiro connects with a body shot that sends Grout's belly button to the back.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grout defends it nicely.
Grout swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Ribeiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grout slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grout doesn't seem phased though.
Grout takes one to the chin there.
Ribeiro with a jab.
Grout finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grout ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grout throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Grout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grout is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grout avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Grout throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribeiro avoids it.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Grout on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Grout counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Grout.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Grout.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grout.
Grout misses with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro tries to move into range but Grout moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Grout moved out of range nicely.
Grout missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Grout as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Grout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Grout ducked under it nicely.
Grout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grout connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grouts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grout throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick
and Grout counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Grout cracks Ribeiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ribeiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Grout finish him? #ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Grout counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ribeiro out cold! What a finish! Grout is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Grout!
Our winner, Harry Grout, 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.

Event: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Lewis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ribeiro defends well and Lewis ends up having to push Ribeiro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Lewis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lewis tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribeiro misses the target.
Lewis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Alexandre Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Lewis lands a head kick!
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lewis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribeiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewis.
Lewis misses with a body kick. #T2#
Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Lewis misses with a body kick.
Lewis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Lewis throws a body kick.
Lewis tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexandre Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro scores with a nice strike.
Lewis lands an overhand right.#T3#
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Lewis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro pushes Lewis away with a front kick.
Lewis throws a wild body kick that Ribeiro sees coming a mile off.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lewis misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Ribeiro is looking for a counter combo.
Ribeiro scores with a nice strike.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lewis is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ribeiro drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Ribeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribeiro.
A short left from Ribeiro.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lewis slips under a jab.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Lewis thinks about the counter body kick.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Lewis in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro has his foot on Lewis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lewis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewis defends it easily.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
Lewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Lewis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro has a hand on Lewis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lewis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lewis landing strikes from the mount.
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
Lewis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Lewis is working for a guillotine from mount but Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis breaks from Ribeiro's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Lewis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis landing shots from mount.
Parker Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewis scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there. #T4#
Ribeiro tries to hold on but Lewis postures up.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Lewis avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the head.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Lewis 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!
#R3#
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Ribeiro's head coaches at Gym 412-RoaR sponsored training facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Ribeiro tries to sprawl but Lewis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.
Lewis is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Ribeiro controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.
Lewis trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
Lewis pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control but Lewis passes into side control! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Lewis working Ribeiro over with strikes. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Ribeiro is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Lewis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Lewis there. #T3#
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Lewis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewis throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro is controlling Lewis's posture.
Lewis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lewis is sitting in close to Ribeiro's body. Ribeiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lewis is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lewis is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ribeiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 15 Paxman vs Mostert
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Parker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Parker avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Parker moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribeiro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ribeiro! #CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro prevents Parker from breaking the clinch.
Parker blocking some punches.
Ribeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Ribeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a right hand.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker blocking some punches. #T4#
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Parker is rocked!
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Parker seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribeiro lands a big right hand that drops Parker! The killer instinct kicks in and Ribeiro finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Ribeiro!
In his post fight interview, Alexandre Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 7 Ryan vs Svensson
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennamer.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribeiro cracks a nice hook into Kennamer's ribs.
Ribeiro lands with a straight right. Kennamer didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kennamer. Kennamer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Kennamer moves out of range.
Kennamer has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro connects with a right hand. Kennamer shakes it off.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kennamer passes to side control.
Kennamer gets to mount! Ribeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kennamer lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Kennamer lands strikes from half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Kennamer is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Kennamer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kennamer is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Kennamer's head to control his posture.
Kennamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kennamer defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Kennamer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kennamer has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Kennamer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kennamer connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
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 Alexandre Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kennamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennamer should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Kennamer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Kennamer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro trying to control but Kennamer postures up.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg. #T1#
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but Kennamer is keeping busy. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennamer can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ribeiro has his foot on Kennamer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kennamer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kennamer stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennamer throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Kennamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennamer landing with the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Kennamer in close. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennamer doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Kennamer avoids the punch easily.
Kennamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kennamer staying out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kennamer.
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennamer defends well.
Kennamer is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kennamer passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kennamer is taking a breather. Ribeiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Kennamer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Kennamer postures up. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennamer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Kennamer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennamer tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribeiro. That snapped Kennamer's head back.
Kennamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro gets full guard.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Kennamer trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Kennamer is proving a slippery customer.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Kennamer moves away and avoids it.
Kennamer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Kennamer's midsection.#T2#
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kennamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro lands with a good body shot.
Kennamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.#TD2#
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
James Daniel Kennamer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kennamer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kennamer uses it to pass to side control.
Kennamer lands an elbow. #T3#
Ribeiro prevents Kennamer from moving into mount.
Ribeiro regains half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kennamer content to control rather than advance.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kennamer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kennamer's back!#SUB#
Ribeiro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kennamer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Kennamer is controlling his hands well.
Alexandre Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Kennamer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ribeiro controlling the position well here. Kennamer rolled but Ribeiro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kennamer turns into Ribeiro and is now in his guard.
Kennamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandre Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Ribeiro!
After the fight, Alexandre Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
Ribeiro swings for the body but Hinted moves out of range.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hinted .
Hinted tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Hinted tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Hinted is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro misses its target.
Hinted fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hinted misses.
Hinted has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ribeiro is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Hinted takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hinted or not.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Mughal Hinted has been cut.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Hinted tries to stall but Ribeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Hinted looking to stall.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hinted throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hinted 's elbow.
Hinted with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hinted tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Hinted back against the cage.
Ribeiro lands a right hand.
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Ribeiro digs a right hand underneath Hinted 's ribcage. Hinted let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Hinted tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Ribeiro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hinted tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
A short right from Ribeiro on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinted working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribeiro lands a right hand. #T2#
A short right from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hinted throws an elbow but it misses.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hinted takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinted controls his hands.
Hinted prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hinted or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hinted .
Hinted creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hinted throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a hook to the body.
Hinted is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hinted .
Hinted scores with a knee to the head.
Hinted swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Hinted struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
A short right from Ribeiro on the inside.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hinted looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribeiro tries to work over Hinted 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hinted using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Ribeiro.
A left hand lands to the body for Hinted .
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Hinted avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Hinted .
Hinted is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Hinted avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage. #T4#
Hinted fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hinted pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribeiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinted controls his hands.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hinted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro works on Hinted 's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Hinted looks winded!
Ribeiro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hinted 's elbow.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ribeiro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to work over Hinted 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro blocks the elbow strike.
Ribeiro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mughal Hinted 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ribeiro clobbers Hinted with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribeiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Hinted moves out of range.
Hinted tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
Hinted gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hinted with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hinted is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ribeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hinted 's elbow.
Ribeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinted takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexandre Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinted tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Hinted was well out of range.
Ribeiro lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinted moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Hinted is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ribeiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinted can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hinted takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Hinted 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hinted on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Ribeiro is looking to wear down Hinted with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hinted moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Ribeiro scores with a nice right hand.
Mughal Hinted is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hinted wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the head.
Mughal Hinted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinted keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hinted tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Hinted 's head but Hinted sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hinted displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Mughal Hinted 's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot lands for Ribeiro.#ROC#
Hinted is rocked!
Hinted tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hinted is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?#T2#
Ribeiro thuds a left hand into Hinted 's body.
Hinted seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Hinted moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro thuds a left hand into Hinted 's body.
Hinted tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Hinted 's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hinted wants to counter with a clinch but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hinted defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Hinted was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hinted tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Hinted 's ribcage but misses.
Hinted uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Hinted bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hinted tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandre Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hinted . #T3#
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Hinted closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hinted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hinted throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hinted taking a breather.
Hinted stalling in the clinch but Ribeiro improves position.
Hinted is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Ribeiro has denied him.
Hinted tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinted controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hinted just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ribeiro's brow.
Hinted blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Hinted stalling in the clinch but Ribeiro improves position.
Hinted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hinted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hinted .
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hinted gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro lands a body punch.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hinted looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Hinted is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hinted blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro digs a right hand into Hinted 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hinted 's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribeiro.
Hinted prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Hinted is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mughal Hinted 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hinted walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.#CL2#
Hinted closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Ribeiro.
Hinted has Ribeiro pressed against the cage.
Hinted throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro managing to block the knees to the body from Hinted .
A right hook to the body lands for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a body shot.
Ribeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hinted takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hinted .
Hinted takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro cracks Hinted with a hook to the temple - Hinted is on wobbly legs here! Ribeiro swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hinted falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ribeiro wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandre Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandre Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017

#R1#
Chester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribeiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Chester is rocked!
Ribeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chester's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chester's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribeiro steps in with a hook that catches Chester right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ribeiro follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chester looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Carvalho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro scores with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carvalho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribeiro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribeiro scores with a jab to the head.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carvalho in his tracks.
Ribeiro scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ribeiro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Carvalho drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ribeiro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Carvalho's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandre Ribeiro!
After winning the bout, Alexandre Ribeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2017

#R1#
Ribeiro lands a slapping body shot.
Matwijenko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Matwijenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribeiro tests Matwijenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Matwijenko's guard.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matwijenko keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Matwijenko is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SU#
Ribeiro gets to his feet - Matwijenko follows without any prompting.
Ribeiro cracks Matwijenko with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ribeiro showed some decent athleticism there. #ROC#
Matwijenko is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ribeiro stands up from half guard.
Matwijenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Ribeiro fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Matwijenko square on the jaw! Damn, Matwijenko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandre Ribeiro!
Alexandre Ribeiro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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