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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2025 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salvacion jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Salvacion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ribeiro moves to clinch but Salvacion breaks away
and Salvacion counters with a nice kick to the body.
Salvacion shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Salvacion doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Ribeiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Salvacion trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Salvacion working a defensive guard but Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Salvacion wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvacion trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Salvacion is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribeiro.
Salvacion trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ribeiro goes for a double leg but Salvacion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvacion continues to drive forward.
Salvacion quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Salvacion shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.#TD2#
Salvacion gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribeiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salvacion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ribeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ribeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Salvacion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Salvacion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Salvacion! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ribeiro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
Salvacion throws a quick counter head kick but Ribeiro was just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1##BC2#
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Salvacion fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Salvacion changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helen Salvacion. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Salvacion gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ribeiro tightens his grip and picks Salvacion up, before dumping him to the ground. Salvacion manages to land in guard.
Salvacion can't keep his opponent in guard - Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Well, if Ribeiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Salvacion trying to hold on to Ribeiro's head to control him but Ribeiro postures up.
#T3#
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Salvacion preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance.
Salvacion is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Salvacion with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches up with Salvacion and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ribeiro pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro controlling the position.
Let's hope that Ribeiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Salvacion looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Salvacion working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Salvacion is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Salvacion has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Charles Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Salvacion's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvacion, at least for the moment.#T3#
Salvacion trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvacion being controlled here momentarily.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salvacion controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salvacion keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro moves to clinch but Salvacion breaks away
and Salvacion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Helen Salvacion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro as Salvacion shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvacion misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribeiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ribeiro!
Charles 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Gomi drops Ribeiro with a left right combo! Gomi follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Charles Ribeiro has been cut.#SU2#
Gomi decides to stand back up.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomi throws an overhand right that has Ribeiro reeling! Gomi follows up with more punches and Ribeiro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mamorou Gomi!
Charles Ribeiro was interviewed post fight and said 'I had a bad performance'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Starky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Starky fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribeiro in the body. #CL2#
Starky darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Ribeiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Starky trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starky looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Starky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starky looking to control.
Starky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ribeiro is stalling in the full guard.
Starky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Starky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starky striking off his back but it's not causing Ribeiro any problems.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Starky is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starky wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Starky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Starky wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #ES#
Ribeiro kicks Starky off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Starky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribeiro.
Starky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Starky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Ribeiro has control of Starky's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Starky regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T4#
Ribeiro tries to control but Starky wriggling away.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Starky tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ribeiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Starky on his heels. He'll look to pass Starky's guard now, I'm sure.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Starky working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Starky is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Starky working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
#T1#
Starky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Starky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starky lands a high kick!
#TD#
Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Starky is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro passes Starky's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starky is trying to control but can't.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Starky missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, if Ribeiro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Starky throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ribeiro counters with a single leg into guard. Starky didn't expect that.
Starky is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ribeiro dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ribeiro staying calm.#T4#
Starky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro controlling from mount. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Starky is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Ribeiro dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Starky.
Starky throws a sloppy head kick and Ribeiro moves out of range easily.
Starky moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starky can do to turn this around?
Starky 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.
Starky scores with a one two! Ribeiro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Starky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ribeiro sprawls well. Ribeiro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Starky gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro tries to counter with a takedown but Starky is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ribeiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Starky to the ground. Ribeiro is now in Starky's guard.
Starky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ribeiro stays in close to Starky's body and controls the position. #SU#
Ribeiro gets to his feet - Starky follows without any prompting.
Starky shoots and misses #CL#
and Ribeiro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Charles Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jj Starky.#TD#
Ribeiro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Starky is trying to keep an underhook but Ribeiro manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Starky wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Starky wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a kimura but Starky is defending it quite comfortably.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Starky sees it coming and defends easily.
Starky looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ribeiro is thwarting Starky's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribeiro connects with a nice short shot to Starky's temple.
Ribeiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Starky looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starky tries to clinch up#TD#
and Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ribeiro!
A pretty intense looking Charles Ribeiro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
CFL 1 - Freedom
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro walks into a left hand. #KD2#
Augustyniak cracks Ribeiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ribeiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Augustyniak finish him?
#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Crack! Augustyniak connects with the perfect overhand right and Ribeiro falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Augustyniak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tobiasz Augustyniak!
Tobiasz Augustyniak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Ayyubi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeiro's guard.
Ayyubi throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Ayyubi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribeiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ayyubi lands a couple of digs.
Ayyubi postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Ayyubi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayyubi lands a couple of elbows.
Ayyubi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayyubi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayyubi scoring with some ground and pound.
Ayyubi throws an elbow that misses. Ribeiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ayyubi's guard. Nice move by Ribeiro!#REVB#
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Ayyubi.#T1##SUB#
Ayyubi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ayyubi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro stands and throws Ayyubi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ayyubi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ayyubi can't do much from the bottom here.
Ayyubi tries to improve position but can't.
Ayyubi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ayyubi gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro looks winded!#SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Ayyubi defends the submission attempt.#SU2#
Ribeiro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ayyubi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribeiro to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ayyubi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ayyubi misses with a head shot. Ribeiro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ayyubi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro has momentary wrist control but Ayyubi slips an elbow through the middle.
Ayyubi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ayyubi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ayyubi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Ayyubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayyubi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ayyubi has passed into side control.
Ayyubi lands an elbow.
Ribeiro seems a little lost for a moment, as Ayyubi dominates the positioning.
Ayyubi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salahuddin Ayyubi 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##CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Ayyubi. Ayyubi maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayyubi.
Ayyubi has Ribeiro pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Ayyubi improves position.
Ayyubi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro tries to circle away but Ayyubi has him pinned against the cage.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Ayyubi.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ayyubi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ayyubi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Ayyubi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ayyubi manages to end up in side control.
Ayyubi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Ayyubi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribeiro some visible discomfort.
Ayyubi grinds an elbow into Ribeiro's temple.
Ayyubi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ribeiro is trying to control Ayyubi's posture but Ayyubi avoids it.
Ayyubi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ribeiro to see if he's OK.
Ayyubi looks up at the clock and then as Ribeiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ayyubi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribeiro sneaks back into half guard.
Ayyubi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ayyubi connects with a nice short shot to Ribeiro's temple.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ayyubi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ayyubi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribeiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ayyubi working Ribeiro over with strikes.
Ayyubi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ayyubi there.
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!
Ayyubi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Ayyubi is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Ayyubi.
Ayyubi drops an elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ayyubi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ayyubi is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ayyubi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ayyubi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ayyubi working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
It looks like Ayyubi is going to stand back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ayyubi lands a nice short elbow.
Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Ayyubi is controlling him
Ayyubi working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Ayyubi.
Ribeiro has hold of Ayyubi's hands but Ayyubi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Ayyubi keeps him under control.
Ayyubi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salahuddin Ayyubi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Ayyubi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee asks Ayyubi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ayyubi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ayyubi controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayyubi looks up at the clock and then as Ribeiro takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ayyubi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ribeiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ayyubi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ribeiro down.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ayyubi trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ayyubi lands some shots froms side control.
Salahuddin Ayyubi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ayyubi scoring with punches and elbows.
Ayyubi scoring with punches from side control.
Ayyubi working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Ribeiro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ayyubi scores with punches from side control.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.
Ayyubi lands an elbow. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ayyubi working the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Ayyubi finish him?
Ribeiro takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ayyubi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro taking a bit of punishment here - Ayyubi scoring with strikes.
Ayyubi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Ribeiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ayyubi wants to stand but Ribeiro has his arm trapped.
Ribeiro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ayyubi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ayyubi working the ground and pound.
Ayyubi lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Ayyubi scoring with punches from side control.
Ribeiro is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ayyubi controls the position.
Ayyubi is putting a hurting on Ribeiro here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ayyubi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribeiro some visible discomfort.
Ribeiro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salahuddin Ayyubi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ayyubi 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salahuddin Ayyubi!
Charles Ribeiro spoke after the fight, saying 'I had a bad performance'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Kaliev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kaliev.#TD#
Kaliev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ribeiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kaliev with a nice calf kick.
Kaliev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Kaliev scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaliev shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaliev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhenis Kaliev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaliev has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaliev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kaliev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kaliev is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaliev. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Kaliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Kaliev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Kaliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Kaliev leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Kaliev has managed to clinch.
Kaliev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Kaliev tightens his grip and picks Ribeiro up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribeiro manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaliev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Kaliev postures up.
Kaliev won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaliev throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ribeiro pushes a forearm under Kaliev's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kaliev is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Ribeiro!
A pretty intense looking Charles Ribeiro took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Tung, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Tung against the cage but Tung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Tung throws out a counter right but Ribeiro avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tung throws a counter combo.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tung is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Tung avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tung moves out of range.
Tung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tung blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Tung slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Tung as Ribeiro shoots in.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tung circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Tung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Tung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Tung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Tung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Tung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick from Ribeiro misses.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tung's sensitive parts.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tung circles away.
Tung with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.#T4#
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles 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 tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
Tung is looking for the big counter here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tung can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tung swivels and escapes.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
#T1#
Ribeiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Tung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bob Tung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Tung avoids nicely.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Charles Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes Tung back into the cage.
Ribeiro is pressed up against the cage. Tung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribeiro down to the mat. Ribeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tung circles away.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Tung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tung is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tung tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tung to the ground. Tung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.
And Tung tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Tung circles away easily#TD2#
and Tung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro! #T4##SUB2#
Tung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Tung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Tung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Tung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Tung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.#T1#
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Tung pushes him off.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Tung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.#CL#
Ribeiro has Tung up against the cage in a clinch.
Tung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ribeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Tung.#T2#
Ribeiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribeiro is defending well.
Tung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tung is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro pulls guard successfully.
Tung throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tung's guard. #REVR##T3#
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Ribeiro controlling the pace.
Ribeiro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Tung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro trying to control the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard.
Charles Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tung wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ribeiro!
Charles Ribeiro opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Magomedov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladimir Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.#T1#
Ribeiro trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.
Ribeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Ribeiro pushes Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov.
Ribeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Magomedov jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov has Ribeiro pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Magomedov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ribeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribeiro wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Magomedov moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magomedov defends it easily.
Magomedov wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro trying to move into half guard but instead Magomedov has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Magomedov defends easily.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ribeiro is proving hard to escape from.
Magomedov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Magomedov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribeiro dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribeiro.
Magomedov is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Vladimir Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Magomedov dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Magomedov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Magomedov trying to control from Ribeiro's half guard. Ribeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribeiro is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!#T2#
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is pushing Ribeiro's head away, looking to escape. Ribeiro manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Magomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Magomedov is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magomedov to the ground. Magomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Magomedov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribeiro to the ground. Magomedov is now in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Ribeiro.
Well Magomedov 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Magomedov!
In defeat, Charles Ribeiro stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had a bad performance'. |
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