PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Grantton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ribeiro
vs
Grantton

172 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vitor Grantton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grantton scores with a shot to the body.
Grantton cracks Ribeiro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.

Ribeiro postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grantton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ribeiro, into his guard.
Grantton sitting in guard here, content to control.

Grantton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ribeiro has his foot on Grantton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grantton works his way back into a safe position though.
Grantton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grantton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grantton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grantton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grantton controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitor Grantton.
Grantton misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Grantton drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.

Grantton jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grantton wants to sweep here but Ribeiro controlling him for the moment.

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

Grantton pushes Ribeiro off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice takedown defense from Grantton. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Ribeiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grantton.
A right-left combo lands from Grantton.
Grantton looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grantton avoids it really well and circles away.
Grantton scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Grantton sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grantton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grantton works over Ribeiro's head and body with a nice combination.
Grantton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grantton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grantton.
Left hook, right uppercut from Grantton.
Grantton throws a series of strikes that have Ribeiro backpedaling.

Grantton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grantton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribeiro is looking to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Grantton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grantton controlling the pace for now.
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Grantton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Grantton counter with a right hand.
Grantton looks to land a combination. Ribeiro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grantton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Grantton is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grantton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Grantton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grantton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grantton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grantton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grantton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grantton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grantton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grantton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Grantton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grantton is aware though and is defending well.
Grantton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Grantton content to stall in guard here.
Grantton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grantton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitor Grantton.

Grantton feints and as Ribeiro raises his hands in defense, Grantton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro working for a triangle but Grantton defends it easily.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grantton passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Grantton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grantton in particular looking to stall.
Grantton working Ribeiro over with strikes.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grantton trying to control the pace.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Grantton is controlling well.
Grantton controlling the action here.

Ribeiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Grantton passes into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Grantton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Grantton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grantton misses with the combination.
Grantton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grantton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grantton scores with a three punch combo!
Grantton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grantton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grantton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Grantton connects with a crisp jab.
Victor Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grantton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeiro at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Grantton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grantton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grantton pulls his head out easily.
Grantton controlling the pace.
Grantton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro defending well though.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Grantton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grantton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grantton slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Vitor Grantton.
Grantton misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ribeiro feints and as Grantton raises his hands in defense, Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Grantton.
Grantton wants to hit a switch here but Ribeiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grantton there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Ribeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Grantton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ribeiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Grantton because Ribeiro loaded up on that one.
Grantton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vitor Grantton has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grantton defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grantton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vitor Grantton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grantton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Grantton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grantton 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Grantton!