PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Gilreath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Ribeiro could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Allen Gilreath's chin.

Ribeiro
vs
Gilreath

170 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Falcon Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Gilreath!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilreath circles away.

Gilreath clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro working hard to break the clinch.
Gilreath should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Gilreath - that landed with a thud.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gilreath has him pressed against the cage.

Gilreath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Gilreath moves to the side
and Gilreath counters with a head kick.

Gilreath bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilreath working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is pushing Gilreath's head away, looking to escape. Gilreath manages to hold on to the position though.

Gilreath thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro is trying to buck Gilreath off.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pushing Gilreath's head away, looking to escape. Gilreath manages to hold on to the position though.

Gilreath decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro tries to clinch

and Gilreath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilreath won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Gilreath won't allow it.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Gilreath keeps him there for the moment.

Gilreath has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ribeiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gilreath slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Ribeiro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Gilreath looking to break Ribeiro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ribeiro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gilreath will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gilreath is looking for the choke from the back position but Ribeiro is controlling his hands well.
Gilreath is riding his opponent, not letting Ribeiro buck him off.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to his feet but Gilreath has full control of the position and if anything, Ribeiro has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Gilreath working for a choke but Ribeiro is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gilreath tries to get the hooks in deep but Ribeiro pushed the leg off.
Ribeiro holding both Gilreath 's hands and preventing any damage.

Gilreath is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ribeiro is defending well though. Gilreath let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilreath trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath punches the canvas rather than the man.
A lull in the action here.

Ribeiro manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Gilreath circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gilreath moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ribeiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.

Gilreath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilreath thuds his shin into the meat of Ribeiro's side.

Gilreath has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.

Gilreath gets control of Ribeiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilreath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro postures up in Gilreath's guard and throws a big left but Gilreath blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro throws a strike but Gilreath rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilreath is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gilreath successfully pulls guard.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Gilreath dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gilreath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribeiro momentarily.

Ribeiro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gilreath to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ribeiro is working an open guard so Gilreath takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gilreath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Gilreath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilreath is controlling him.

Gilreath gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilreath is defended easily by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up

and Gilreath counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilreath prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.

Gilreath decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilreath shoots in but Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro clinches but Gilreath breaks the clinch

and Gilreath moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Gilreath has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ribeiro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ribeiro trying to get back to his feet but Gilreath is in full control for now.

Gilreath is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ribeiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ribeiro for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ribeiro has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Gilreath is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ribeiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Gilreath looking for the choke from the back.
Ribeiro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Allen Gilreath has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Gilreath cracks Ribeiro with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ribeiro from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ribeiro 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.
Gilreath is working the ground and pound. Can Ribeiro escape?

Ribeiro manages to stand up with Gilreath still on his back. Eventually Gilreath drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up

and Gilreath holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gilreath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gabriel Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Gilreath.

Gilreath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gilreath moves away

and Gilreath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.

Gilreath gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Gilreath moves away

and Gilreath moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath wants a takedown but no success here.
Gilreath drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gilreath makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ribeiro really felt that one!
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Gilreath counters with a leg kick.
Gilreath circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gilreath counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ribeiro's guard now.
Gilreath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilreath pushing down on Ribeiro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gilreath sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Gilreath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ribeiro closes the distance but Gilreath moves to the side

and Gilreath counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gilreath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Gilreath has the dominant position.

Gilreath ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gilreath no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilreath striking off his back but it's not causing Ribeiro any problems.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Gilreath blocks nicely.
Gilreath has momentary wrist control but Ribeiro slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilreath wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.
Gilreath trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gilreath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Gilreath shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gilreath showed some decent athleticism there.
Gilreath trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.

Gilreath is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribeiro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gilreath.
Gilreath prevents Ribeiro from standing back up.

Ribeiro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Ribeiro instigates a clinch.

Gilreath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Gilreath counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilreath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilreath stops Ribeiro from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Gilreath moves to the side
and Gilreath counters with a left to the body.

Gilreath shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ribeiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilreath trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Gilreath is controlling the position.
Gilreath wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Gilreath prevents Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gilreath.

Ribeiro pushes Gilreath off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ribeiro tries to clinch
and Gilreath counters with a series of strikes. Ribeiro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gabriel Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up
and Gilreath counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gilreath.
Ribeiro darts in trying to clinch

and Gilreath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gilreath manages to pass to side control.
Allen Gilreath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Gilreath wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Gilreath is controlling him
Gabriel Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilreath keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gilreath thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Gilreath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gilreath has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Gilreath!