PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ribiero
vs
Media

178 cm
24
147 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

175 cm
32
155 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Media!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribiero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Media as he avoids it easily.
Media misses with a double jab.
Media lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribiero circles away quickly and effectively.
Media misses with a double jab.

Ribiero gets a clinch.
Media tries to break the clinch but Ribiero is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Media.

Ribiero jumps guard and drags Media to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Media wants to stand but Ribiero has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Media gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Media throws a right and a left that Ribiero avoids nicely.
Paul Media seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Media misses with a combination
and Ribiero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribiero throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Media. Those never looked like landing.
Paul Media is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Media.
Ribiero slips a jab and a cross from Media.
Ribiero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Media.

It looks like Paul Ribiero has been cut.
Ribiero is breathing heavily.
Media throws a nice looking combination but Ribiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Media tries to bum rush Ribiero with a series of wild strikes but Ribiero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Media throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribiero counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Ribiero closes the distance and pushes Media back into the cage.
Ribiero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Media walks away with a smile on his face. Ribiero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No joy there for Media, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Media throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ribiero shoots in and gets a takedown into Media's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribiero 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero stops Media from standing up.
Ribiero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ribiero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Media swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Media wants to get back to his feet but Ribiero is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribiero controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Ribiero.

Ribiero moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media stalls.
Media is pressed up against the cage. Ribiero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Media down to the mat. Media avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ribiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Media misses with a jab, cross combination.
Media throws a series of punches but Ribiero avoids them all with ease.
Media throws a left and a right that both miss

so Ribiero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ribiero prevents Media from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media wants to get back to his feet but Ribiero passes into half guard.
Ribiero stalling.
Ribiero stops Media from getting back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribiero is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Media wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Ribiero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Ribiero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ribiero shoots for a double leg takedown but Media sprawls well. He's pushed Ribiero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Media throws a series of punches but Ribiero moves out of range.
Media misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Media 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Media misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribiero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Media avoids it really well and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Media.
Media throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Media swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Media won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Media wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Media defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Media throws Ribiero to one side and escapes!

Ribiero clinches with his opponent.
Media wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribiero won't allow it.
Ribiero is working for takedown but Media is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ribiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribiero is trying to break free.

Media's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ribiero drives through and clinches with Media against the cage.

Media escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Media misses with a jab, cross combination.
Media swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribiero.
Ribiero dodges the punch combination from Media.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero wants to clinch.
Media misses with a few strikes there.
Media throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ribiero instigates a clinch.
Ribiero tries to break the clinch but Media is controlling the position.
Ribiero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Come on Media - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ribiero as Media tries to tie him up.
Ribiero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media is trying to break the clinch but Ribiero has him pressed against the cage.
Ribiero is pushing Media up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Media is trying to stall.
Media tries to break free but Ribiero pushes him back against the cage.
Ribiero is trying to force a seperation but Media has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ribiero as Media tries to tie him up.
Ribiero digs a right hand underneath Media's ribcage. Media let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Media tries a body shot but Ribiero blocks it.

Media's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Media, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Media fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Media throws a nice looking combination but Ribiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribiero looks for a takedown but Media sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Media. Those never looked like landing.
Media throws a right hand that Ribiero ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribiero also avoids with ease.
Ribiero avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Media on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribiero swings for the body but Media moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Ribiero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Ribiero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Media throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paul Media seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Media looks to land a combination. Ribiero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Media gets caught flat footed, as Ribiero shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ribiero stops Media from standing up.
Media keeping moving, preventing Ribiero from controlling successfully.
Media is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Media is working an open guard so Ribiero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Media looks to land a combination but Ribiero avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Media swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Media throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ribiero counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribiero.

Ribiero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribiero drives through with a takedown into Media's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ribiero trying to control the position from guard on top but Media is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Media wants to stand up but Ribiero is controlling him.
Media working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribiero.
Ribiero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribiero won't allow Media to get back to his feet.

Media pushes Ribiero off and gets back to his feet.
Ribiero shoots in but Media avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Media throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribiero.
A left and a right from Media both land. Nice combination.

Ribiero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribiero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribiero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribiero has Media pressed against the cage, preventing Media from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ribiero blocks an elbow strike from Media.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media misses with a punch on the inside.

Media pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Media looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Media swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Ribiero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Media has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ribiero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ribiero has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ribiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Media swinging wildly here.
Media misses with a double jab

and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Media wants to get back to his feet.

Media is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribiero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero prevents Media from standing back up.
Ribiero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ribiero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Ribiero clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Ribiero'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.

Media throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribiero.
Ribiero shoots in and drives through. Media sprawls well.
Ribiero slips a jab and a cross from Media.
Media misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Media looks to land a combination. Ribiero sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribiero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Media defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ribiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribiero slips a jab and a cross from Media.
Ribiero avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Media, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media misses with a series of wild punches.

Ribiero fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Media sprawls well initially but Ribiero persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Media pushes Ribiero off but Ribiero dives into side control.
Media is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ribiero asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero stands up.

Ribiero shoots in and gets a takedown into Media's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Media wants to stand up but Ribiero is controlling him.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Media keeps moving.
Media is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribiero is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Media rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribiero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Media misses with a few strikes there.
Ribiero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Media throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribiero.
Media stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Media wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribiero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Media.

Ribiero bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paul Ribiero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribiero is looking to take a break and control but Media is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Media!
Ribiero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Media is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ribiero looking to finish with strikes here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribiero dominating with strikes here.
Ribiero looking to control but Media is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Ribiero had his way with Paul Media in that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Ribiero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Media. No joy for Ribiero on that attempt.
Ribiero tries for a takedown but Media sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Media rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribiero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Media misses with a wild combination.
Media misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Media misses.
Ribiero avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Media, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribiero tries to clinch but Media moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Media throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ribiero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Media tries to kick Ribiero off but Ribiero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ribiero is looking to advance position but Media won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Media is staying active underneath Ribiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Media kicks Ribiero off and gets back to his feet.
Ribiero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Media.
Media throws a combination that misses
and Ribiero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Media keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Ribiero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Media.
Media throws a series of punches but Ribiero moves out of range.
Ribiero misses with a wild combination.
Media misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribiero shoots in and drives through. Media sprawls well.
Ribiero wants to clinch.
Media throws a nice looking combination but Ribiero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Media misses with a double jab
and Ribiero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Media really felt that one!
Media throws a combination that misses

and Ribiero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Media's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Media pushes Ribiero off and scrambles back to his feet.
Media misses with a combination

and Ribiero counters with a single leg into guard. Media didn't expect that.
Ribiero wants to control from the top but Media keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Media has his feet on Ribiero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Media misses with a double jab

and Ribiero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Media won't be happy with that.
Media is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Media tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ribiero won't let Media get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ribiero fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribiero tries to control but Media wriggling away.
Ribiero lands a big shot there that rocks Media but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Media trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ribiero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Media is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Media wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Ribiero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribiero, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Paul Ribiero!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Paul Ribiero!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Paul Ribiero!

Paul Ribiero wins by unanimous decision!