PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myfisturnose Ouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josias Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ouch
vs
Ribeiro

205 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myfisturnose Ouch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josias Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ribeiro backs up against the cage.
Good standup being displayed there by Ouch as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch moves out of range of the strikes.

Ouch rushes Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Ouch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch cracks Ribeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ouch has a takedown stuffed.

Ouch closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ribeiro working hard to break the clinch.
Ouch looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Ouch has the dominant position.

Ouch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ouch counters with a head kick. That will keep Ribeiro thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot
and Ouch counters with a two punch combo.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab

and Ouch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ouch manages to move to mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch content just to control the position here.
Ouch misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch content just to control the position here.
Ouch looking to control but Ribeiro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ouch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ouch content just to control the position here.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ouch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Ouch's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch controlling from the full mount.
Ribeiro wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ouch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ouch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ouch misses with a head shot.
Ouch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ouch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro is squirming around, avoiding Ouch's attempts to control the action.
Ouch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myfisturnose Ouch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Ouch.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Ouch slips the punch.
Myfisturnose Ouch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.

Ouch moves into the clinch successfully.

Ouch breaks the clinch.
Ouch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?

Ribeiro tries to keep at a distance but Ouch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

Ouch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Myfisturnose Ouch is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch lands a head kick!

It looks like Josias Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Ouch moves out of range.
Ouch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Ouch with a series of wild strikes but Ouch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Ouch blocks it.
Ouch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribeiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ouch somewhat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Ouch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Ouch's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Ouch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Ouch saw that one coming.
Ouch attempts a counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Ouch.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ouch thuds his shin into the meat of Ribeiro's side.
Ribeiro misses with a combination

and Ouch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ouch breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Ouch avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myfisturnose Ouch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch throws a good cross that connects.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ouch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Ouch closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ouch.

Ouch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Ouch counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribeiro takes a swing at Ouch's ribcage but misses.
Ouch thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Ouch was well out of range.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ouch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ouch off to one side.

Ouch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ribeiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to circle away but Ouch has him pinned against the cage.
Ouch tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Ouch improves position.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ouch manages to break the clinch.
Ouch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Ouch throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Ouch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Ouch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Ouch avoids it well.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Ouch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Ouch's head but Ouch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ouch slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Ouch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ouch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ouch.

Ouch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Ouch passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myfisturnose Ouch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josias Ribeiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Ouch is looking for a counter combo.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ouch counter with a right hand.
Ouch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ouch gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Ouch swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Ouch closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ouch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ouch decides to pull guard.
Ribeiro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ouch trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Myfisturnose Ouch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ouch pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage.

Ribeiro gets to his feet - Ouch follows without any prompting.
Ouch moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Ouch avoids it well.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ouch has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ouch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ouch rushes Ribeiro and presses him up against the cage.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ouch has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ouch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ouch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myfisturnose Ouch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ouch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Ouch moved out of range.
Ouch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ouch to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ouch has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ouch keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ouch is working for takedown but Ribeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to push Ouch away but Ouch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Ouch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Ouch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Josias Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josias Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ouch feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch lands with a kick to the temple. Ribeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Ouch closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Ouch has control.
Myfisturnose Ouch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myfisturnose Ouch.
Well Ouch 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myfisturnose Ouch!