PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koon Datsun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Airplanes part 2. Koon Datsun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Ribeiro's chin.

Datsun
vs
Ribeiro

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

5th Round

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koon Datsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Datsun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Datsun as Ribeiro shoots in.
Ribeiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koon Datsun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Ribeiro.

Datsun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribeiro did well to prevent Datsun getting side control.
Ribeiro looks gassed!

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Datsun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Datsun 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.
Ribeiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Datsun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro has hold of Datsun's hands but Datsun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Datsun there.
Ground and pound from Datsun.
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!
Datsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Datsun there.
Datsun lands with a punch from half guard.

Datsun is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.

Datsun 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 Datsun.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Datsun seems to be looking for submissions.

Datsun 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 Datsun.
Datsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ground and pound from Datsun.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro taking some punishment here, with Datsun in his half guard.

Datsun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Datsun lands strikes from half guard.
Datsun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Datsun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Datsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.

Datsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datsun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Datsun drops back looking for a leg! Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribeiro manages to kick Datsun off! Datsun jumps back into Ribeiro's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datsun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Datsun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Datsun lands a couple of elbows.

Ribeiro has his foot on Datsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Datsun works his way back into a safe position though.

Ribeiro has his foot on Datsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Datsun works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsun postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Datsun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Datsun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Datsun has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koon Datsun dominated that round.
That's time! Datsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed

and Datsun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Datsun working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Datsun is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Datsun is looking for a kimura here.
Datsun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Datsun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Datsun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Datsun landing with the ground and pound.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Datsun postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Datsun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Ribeiro has his feet on Datsun's thighs here. He's pushed Datsun off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Datsun screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andre Ribeiro!