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Event:
The Island Season 14, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Bruce lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
Bruce misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Bruce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Bruce feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ribeiro sprawling to the canvas! Ribeiro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bruce finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro leaves his chin hanging out and Bruce seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ribeiro crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Our winner, Jack Bruce, 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. |
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Event:
KIFC 88-
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Leer with a nice calf kick.
Leer misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Leer.
Leer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leer. That's going to slow Ribeiro down. #CL2#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Leer in a clinch.
Ribeiro wants a takedown.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Leer is controlling him.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
Leer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribeiro gets through Leer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leer is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ribeiro.#T1#
Leer misses with an elbow strike.
Leer taking a breather.
Ribeiro pushes Leer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Leer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leer throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leer tries to move into range but Ribeiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Fred Leer has been cut.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leer throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Leer slips the punch.
Leer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Leer crunches a lovely knee into Ribeiro's ribcage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Leer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 defenses there by Leer.
Leer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leer throws an elbow that misses.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Leer won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Leer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3##CL2#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Leer in a clinch.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Ribeiro dodges an elbow strike from Leer.
Leer tries to stall but Ribeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Leer has double underhooks.
Leer misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leer tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Leer blocks it.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leer.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leer looks for the body kick but Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Leer avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leer trying to control the position but instead, Ribeiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leer into the cage.
Leer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Leer tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Leer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro gets through Leer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lipe Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leer.
Lipe Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Leer moved out of range.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer lands a body shot.
Leer throws a head kick that misses
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leer tries to clinch up.#T1#
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Leer throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro with a jab.
Leer misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leer tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Lipe Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ribeiro has Leer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro pushes Leer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Leer.
Leer misses with some punches.
#T2#
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Leer missing with knees to the body.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Leer throws an elbow but misses.
Leer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Leer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Leer.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leer scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Leer misses with a straight right.
Leer misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leer.
Leer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Leer ducks under and follows up with a left that Leer also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leer.
Leer is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Leer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leer is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Leer closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leer.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fred Leer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leer.
Leer lands a body shot.
Leer slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Leer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Ribeiro clinches up with Leer and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leer down to the mat. Leer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leer scores with a knee to the head.
Leer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Leer misses with a body punch.
Ribeiro avoiding damage as Leer throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Leer has the dominant position.
Leer tries to land knees in the clinch but Ribeiro avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leer crunches a lovely knee into Ribeiro's ribcage.
Leer lands with a right to the head.
Leer tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leer lands a damaging elbow.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Leer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Leer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Leer tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leer is trying to stall.
#T2#
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Leer won't allow it.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Leer lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Leer is controlling him.
Leer lands a left hand.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position. #BC2#
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leer is looking to wear down Ribeiro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ribeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leer.
Leer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Leer moves away and avoids it.
Leer lands a leg kick that knocks Ribeiro off balance momentarily.#CL#
Leer has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Leer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Leer misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leer counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Leer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leer on the side of the head. #T4#
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ribeiro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Leer.
Ribeiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leer tries to clinch up but Ribeiro circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leer counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leer lands with a big left! Ribeiro is wobbled badly! Leer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ribeiro to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fred Leer! |
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Event:
KIFC 78
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
McConnell looks to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
McConnell gets a clinch.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the temple.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribeiro tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target. #CL#
Ribeiro tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro's coach down at Elite Boxing Club 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.#T1#
Ribeiro tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
McConnell misses with a knee strike.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks. #BC#
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
McConnell darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Ribeiro slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro. #T2#
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro looks winded!
McConnell misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McConnell. #CUT#That has opened up Lipe Ribeiro's cut even more.
McConnell lands a nice elbow.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#The cut above Lipe Ribeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ribeiro with a big uppercut! Ribeiro tries to clinch up but McConnell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro covers up and McConnell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe McConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe McConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 65
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Molly moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Molly instigates a clinch.
Molly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribeiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molly throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro's coach down at Elite Boxing Club 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.
Molly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Molly is controlling the position.
Molly lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
Molly presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Molly.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Molly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Molly has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Molly pushes him back against the cage.
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Molly fails to land.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Molly has control.
Molly tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Ribeiro gets through Molly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Molly as the two fighters clinch.
Molly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Molly misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Molly.
Molly working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Molly.
Molly keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Molly misses with the head strike.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Molly.
Molly pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Molly is working Ribeiro over against the cage.
Molly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Molly.
#T3#
Molly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molly lands a left hand.
Molly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Molly scores with a hook to the body.
Molly lands a nice uppercut.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molly can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Molly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Molly misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Molly.
Molly lands a body shot.
Molly lands an uppercut.
Molly works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Molly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Molly on the inside.
Ribeiro taking a breather. #T4#
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molly misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Molly's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Molly.
A right handed body shot lands from Molly.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Molly is controlling the position.
Molly presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Molly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Molly.
Molly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Molly.
Molly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Molly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hog Molly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Molly misses with a body shot
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
Molly misses with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro ducks right into an uppercut from Molly.
Lipe Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Molly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Molly's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Molly's head back.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Molly counters with a nice right hand that sends Ribeiro toppling to the canvas! Ribeiro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Molly finish him?!#T1##CL#
Molly instigates a clinch.
A short right from Molly.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Molly has double underhooks.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Molly pushes him back against the cage.
Molly pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molly has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Molly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hog Molly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Molly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Molly tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Molly back against the cage.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molly backwards. #BC2#
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ribeiro lands with a cross.
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Molly! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hog Molly!
Hog Molly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Soaki throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Soaki misses the target. #TD2#
Soaki scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soaki postures up.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki prevents Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Soaki 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. #T1#
Soaki stands up over Ribeiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Soaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Soaki is in close to Ribeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Soaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soaki on the ground.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki 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.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Soaki wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Soaki is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Soaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Soaki in close.
Soaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Soaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Soaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Soaki is working Ribeiro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been informed that Soaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Soaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Soaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Soaki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro wants to hit a sweep here but Soaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there! #SUB2#
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Soaki has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Ribeiro taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki! Tokoni Soaki retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KIFC 54
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Havas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Havas defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Havas is looking to counter punch.
Havas misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Havas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Havas looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Havas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Havas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Havas saw that one coming.
Havas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Havas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havas throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Havas looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
Ribeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Havas needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro had a free shot at his head there.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Havas avoids nicely.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Havas throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Havas misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Havas avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Havas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Havas misses with a wild body shot.
Havas throws a shot to the body.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Havas lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havas misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Ribeiro finds it's target.#CUT2#Kamu Havas's cut is getting worse.
Havas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Havas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havas.
As Ribeiro tries to get set, Havas tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribeiro manages to avoid the attempt.
Havas throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro connects with a jab.#CUT2#Kamu Havas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Havas moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Havas misses its target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Ribeiro! Havas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Kamu Havas was interviewed post fight and said 'Lipe was the better fighter today, no excuses, thanks KOI for the opportunity and congrats to Lipe'. |
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Event:
KIFC 41
Date: Apr 03, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Bruce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruce throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Bruce. Bruce maintains the clinch.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Bruce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bruce throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Bruce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruce misses with a body punch.
Bruce tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bruce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Still in the clinch, Bruce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Bruce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Bruce has control.
A short right from Bruce.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Bruce has control.
Bruce lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Bruce.
Bruce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce lands a nice uppercut.
Bruce has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bruce works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Bruce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bruce digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bruce works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruce. #T2#
Bruce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Ribeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Bruce keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Bruce misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD#
Bruce drops Ribeiro onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ribeiro is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce presses Ribeiro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bruce lands a right hand.
Bruce creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ribeiro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ribeiro drops to his knees and Bruce pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce retains his super heavyweight title!
Jack Bruce decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KIFC 23
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Onil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Onil backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Badig Onil has been cut.
Onil walks into a jab.
Onil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Onil tries a quick counter leg kick but Ribeiro is wise to it.
Ribeiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Onil in his tracks.
Ribeiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Onil on the side of the head.
Ribeiro pounces like a tiger and cracks Onil with a vicious hook! Onil is down but not out! Ribeiro follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Badig Onil had this to say: 'I was born in Africa, grew up in Africa, even kingkong is nothing to me.
But it turns out that you are much uglier than kingkong, so you can beat me this time and only because you are lucky.'. |
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Event:
KIFC 15
Date: Feb 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Shewmaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Shewmaker drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Shewmaker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shewmaker misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shewmaker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Shewmaker controls the action.
Shewmaker prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Shewmaker takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ribeiro being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Shewmaker stalling the fight.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Shewmaker ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro lands a nice hook to Shewmaker's body. Shewmaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Shewmaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shewmaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.#CL2#
Shewmaker forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shewmaker throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shewmaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shewmaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shewmaker throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Shewmaker has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shewmaker throws a right hand that Ribeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Ribeiro also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Henry Shewmaker has been cut.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Shewmaker throws a series of punches but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shewmaker throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shewmaker. That's going to slow Ribeiro down. #T4#
Shewmaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Shewmaker manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shewmaker throws a body kick that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shewmaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD#
Ribeiro sends Shewmaker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ribeiro is motioning to the referee to let Shewmaker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Shewmaker is rocked!
No joy there for Shewmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shewmaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Shewmaker misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Shewmaker walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Shewmaker limp body while Ribeiro jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lipe Ribeiro!
Lipe Ribeiro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
KIFC 8
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Lineburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Talmadge Lineburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lineburger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lineburger 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lineburger.
Lineburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Lineburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lipe Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Talmadge Lineburger.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribeiro enables Lineburger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lineburger on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lineburger pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lineburger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lineburger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Nice strikes from Lineburger there.
Lineburger stalling.
Ribeiro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ribeiro tries to get out of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lineburger lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lineburger is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lineburger.
Lineburger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. #T2#
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lineburger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Lineburger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lineburger trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lineburger has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lineburger pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ribeiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lineburger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Talmadge Lineburger!
A very excited looking Talmadge Lineburger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santiago 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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro misses its target.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Santiago throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Santiago's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santiago to keep the fight standing.
Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santiago.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santiago can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santiago is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santiago won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ribeiro trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribeiro distracts Santiago with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribeiro trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Santiago keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Santiago pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santiago works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribeiro is in close to Santiago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Santiago.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santiago wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Santiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Santiago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santiago takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Santiago looks winded!
Santiago throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lipe Ribeiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ribeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Santiago's head.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santiago tries to clinch but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Lipe Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribeiro connects with a body shot that sends Santiago's belly button to the back.#KD#
Ribeiro cracks Santiago with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Santiago looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ribeiro finish him?
#ROC#Santiago is rocked!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Ribeiro drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Santiago's head, knocking him out cold! Ribeiro is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lipe Ribeiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#KD2#
Ribeiro lands a big right hand that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat! Ribeiro stays standing though and waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Kaderrian Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a head shot.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#KD2#
Ribeiro lands a big uppercut and Thibodeaux crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thibodeaux looks OK. Ribeiro waves Thibodeaux back to his feet!#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!#T1#
Ribeiro lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Thibodeaux out cold! Thibodeaux is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lipe Ribeiro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Leeuwenhoek avoids nicely.
Ribeiro works Leeuwenhoek's body with a nice hook.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Leeuwenhoek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leeuwenhoek takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Leeuwenhoek has been cut.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Leeuwenhoek, which made it look bad.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Leeuwenhoek tries to get into range but Ribeiro steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Leeuwenhoek! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ribeiro scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lipe Ribeiro! |
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