PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beto Ribeiro (ranked 1285 p4p, 1312 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 171 p4p, 175 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ribeiro
vs
TheNineteenth

175 cm
27
180
11 - 6 - 0

183 cm
27
170
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beto Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNineteenth lands a left hand.
TheNineteenth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

TheNineteenth breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro is looking to counter the offense by TheNineteenth and move into the clinch.
TheNineteenth scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.

Ribeiro is rocked!
TheNineteenth misses with a two punch combination.

Ribeiro pushes TheNineteenth up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro is leaning against TheNineteenth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ribeiro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but TheNineteenth blocks it.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
TheNineteenth misses with some punches.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TheNineteenth's elbow.

TheNineteenth breaks from the clinch.
TheNineteenth misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth misses with a combination
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TheNineteenth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro is looking to counter the offense by TheNineteenth and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
As TheNineteenth tries to get set, Ribeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but TheNineteenth manages to avoid the attempt.
TheNineteenth lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from TheNineteenth misses
and TheNineteenth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
TheNineteenth cracks Ribeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but TheNineteenth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
TheNineteenth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
TheNineteenth lands with a cross.
TheNineteenth throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
TheNineteenth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
TheNineteenth scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheNineteenth throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
TheNineteenth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
TheNineteenth cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Ribeiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TheNineteenth misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - TheNineteenth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Ribeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheNineteenth dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
TheNineteenth scores with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheNineteenth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

TheNineteenth drops Ribeiro with a nice combination! TheNineteenth dives into Ribeiro's guard, looking to finish!
Oh Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

TheNineteenth gets to his feet. Ribeiro looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
TheNineteenth loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
TheNineteenth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribeiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ribeiro walks into a stiff left hand from TheNineteenth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.

TheNineteenth bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ribeiro! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

TheNineteenth gets to his feet - Ribeiro follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RollBack TheNineteenth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oooooh!!! Ribeiro has knocked TheNineteenth down with a huge combo! Ribeiro steps away and waves a wobbly TheNineteenth back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now.

TheNineteenth is rocked!
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro appears to be looking for a big counter.
TheNineteenth is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribeiro finish him?
TheNineteenth misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheNineteenth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
TheNineteenth 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.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but TheNineteenth manages to avoid it.
TheNineteenth seems to have recovered his senses.
TheNineteenth throws a good cross that connects.
TheNineteenth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TheNineteenth swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheNineteenth moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
TheNineteenth throws a right and a left that both miss.
TheNineteenth connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
TheNineteenth swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ribeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TheNineteenth misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheNineteenth misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a hook but TheNineteenth avoids it easily.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TheNineteenth.
A slow jab from TheNineteenth misses its intended target.
TheNineteenth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribeiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
TheNineteenth moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TheNineteenth! But no joy.
TheNineteenth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
TheNineteenth with a nice cross.
TheNineteenth throws a good cross that connects.
TheNineteenth misses with a right hand

and Ribeiro counters with a crisp right hand that drops TheNineteenth! Ribeiro lets TheNineteenth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro throws a front kick aimed at TheNineteenth's knee but TheNineteenth avoids it well.
TheNineteenth misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be getting the better of the standup.

TheNineteenth drops Ribeiro with a left right combo! TheNineteenth follows him down to the ground into side control.

TheNineteenth has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
TheNineteenth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
TheNineteenth throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
TheNineteenth misses with a body punch

and Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro lands a right hand.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but TheNineteenth avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
TheNineteenth blocking some punches.
TheNineteenth takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 Beto Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

TheNineteenth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping TheNineteenth under the eye.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and TheNineteenth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TheNineteenth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
TheNineteenth throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ribeiro counters with a crisp right hand that drops TheNineteenth! Ribeiro lets TheNineteenth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribeiro needs to keep his hands up - TheNineteenth had a free shot at his head there.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
TheNineteenth misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro walks into a stiff left hand from TheNineteenth.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
Donk. TheNineteenth catches Ribeiro right on the button with a cross.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and TheNineteenth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
TheNineteenth cracks Ribeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
TheNineteenth scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TheNineteenth throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
TheNineteenth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TheNineteenth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro misses its target.
TheNineteenth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
TheNineteenth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Ribeiro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
TheNineteenth misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Ribeiro sends TheNineteenth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ribeiro is motioning to the referee to let TheNineteenth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
TheNineteenth throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from TheNineteenth.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TheNineteenth swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp right that sends TheNineteenth to the canvas! Ribeiro follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beto Ribeiro!
After the fight, Beto Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.