PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul The Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Ribber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oh no you didn't. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maxwell
vs
The Ribber

196 cm
19
221 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
210 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Elite Golden Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul The Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - The Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maxwell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maxwell checks a low kick from The Ribber.
The Ribber scores with the left hand. Maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Ross Maxwell has been cut.
A big right from The Ribber misses.
The Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maxwell.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from The Ribber.
The Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Ribber misses with a double jab.

Maxwell pushes The Ribber up against the cage in a clinch.
The Ribber has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.

The Ribber manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a head kick.

Maxwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Ribber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maxwell.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Ribber looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maxwell thows a huge punch but The Ribber dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell lands with a punch from half guard.
Maxwell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maxwell prevents The Ribber from standing back up.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Ribber keeps working.

That's two 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.
Maxwell tries to pass to full mount but The Ribber defends it.
Maxwell throws a strike but The Ribber avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maxwell scoring with some ground and pound.
The Ribber wants to stand up but Maxwell is controlling him.
Maxwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Ribber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maxwell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed The Ribber's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell passes to side control.
The Ribber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maxwell working the ground and pound but The Ribber is defending the strikes.
Maxwell tries to move to mount but The Ribber blocks the move with his legs.
Maxwell throws a strike aimed at the side of The Ribber's head but The Ribber avoids it well.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Ribber keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Ribber avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Maxwell.
Maxwell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

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.
Maxwell scoring with punches and elbows.
Maxwell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maxwell tries to score with some ground and pound. The Ribber controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maxwell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and The Ribber works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The Ribber wants to get back to his feet.
The Ribber is staying active underneath Maxwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maxwell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maxwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Ribber knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Maxwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maxwell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Ribber's waist but The Ribber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maxwell off to one side.
The Ribber throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.
The Ribber misses with the combination.
Maxwell moves out of range as The Ribber strikes.
The Ribber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Ribber. That's going to slow Maxwell down.
Maxwell misses with a double jab
and The Ribber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell moves out of range of the body kick from The Ribber.
The fighters circling - The Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Ribber throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but The Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Maxwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maxwell darts in trying to clinch
enabling The Ribber to counter with a crisp jab.
The Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Ribber cracks the inside of Maxwell's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Ribber throws a left and a right that both miss

and Maxwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Ribber wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Maxwellis looking to pass into half guard but The Ribber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now The Ribber is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The Ribber gets to his feet - Maxwell follows without any prompting.
Maxwell blocks a head kick by The Ribber.
The Ribber misses with a combination

so Maxwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Ribber controls Maxwell momentarily but Maxwell frees himself.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Ribber is retaining full guard.
Maxwell won't allow The Ribber to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell thows a big elbow that misses.
Maxwell stops The Ribber from standing up.
Maxwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but The Ribber keeps moving.
Maxwell tries to free his leg and advance position but The Ribber is retaining full guard.

The Ribber pushes Maxwell off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Maxwell is just out of range.
The Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
Maxwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - The Ribber circles away.
Maxwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Ribber counters with a head kick. That will keep Maxwell thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maxwell scores with a nice strike.

The Ribber closes the distance and pushes Maxwell back into the cage.
Maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
Maxwell has The Ribber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Ribber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Ribber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Maxwell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed The Ribber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Maxwell lands with a hammerfist to the side of The Ribber's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul The Ribber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ross Maxwell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxwell.
The Ribber stuns Maxwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maxwell checks a leg kick.
Maxwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Ribber.
Paul The Ribber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Maxwell drives through and clinches with The Ribber against the cage.
Maxwell looking for a takedown.
Maxwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Ribber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Ribber blocks it with crossed arms.
Maxwell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Maxwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Ribber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Ribber is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Ribber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Ribber breaks from the clinch.
The Ribber looks to land a combination but Maxwell avoids it well.
Maxwell avoids the head kick by The Ribber.
The Ribber throws a combination that misses

and Maxwell counters with a single leg into guard. The Ribber didn't expect that.

The Ribber uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Paul The Ribber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Ribber cracks Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Ribber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.

Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.

Maxwell lands a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Ribber is looking to stand up but Maxwell isn't so interested in that idea.
The Ribber is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maxwell trying to move into half guard but instead The Ribber has managed to sweep!
The Ribber trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maxwell's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maxwell holds on and takes a little breather.
The Ribber wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Ribber wanted to stand there but Maxwell had control of the position.

Ross Maxwell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The Ribber misses with the combination.

The Ribber drives through and clinches with Maxwell against the cage.
The Ribber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maxwell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maxwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Ribber pulls him back up using the underhooks.

The Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.

The Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maxwell blocks a leg kick.
The Ribber throws a right hand that Maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Maxwell also avoids with ease.
The Ribber throws a leg kick but Maxwell sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Maxwell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Ribber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but The Ribber is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Maxwell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maxwell 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Maxwell!