PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Ribeiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Augusto Santos's chin.

Santos
vs
Ribeiro

194 cm
20
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ribeiro is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos misses with a body shot.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.

Ribeiro drops Santos with a right and a left! Ribeiro comes rushing in but Santos regains his composure and manages to keep Ribeiro in guard.

Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribeiro is looking to stand up but Santos won't let him.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Ribeiro blocks nicely.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santos is standing up over Ribeiro. Ribeiro looks to escape but Santos dives into side control.
Ribeiro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ribeiro looks gassed!
Ribeiro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santos.
Ribeiro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control momentarily.

Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to control Ribeiro but Ribeiro is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Santos working for a choke but Ribeiro is defending well.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Santos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Santos missing with strikes.
Santos tries to keep control of the position but Ribeiro is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Santos tightening his grip on Ribeiro, looking for the choke.

Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribeiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Santos wants to clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Santos! He's out on his feet! Ribeiro rushes in and drops Santos with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabriel Ribeiro!