PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ribeiro
vs
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz

174 cm
28
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
21
173 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ribeiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Washengtoneo Bandairrezz to the ground. Ribeiro is now in Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribeiro is fighting to break Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's control of his arms but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is retaining full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his hands on Ribeiro's head, controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a kick to the temple. Ribeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ribeiro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to pass Ribeiro's guard but actually Ribeiro recovers to full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing strikes but missing.

Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big elbow that misses.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends well.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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 Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcelo Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a good body shot.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks to land a body kick but Ribeiro moved away.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints a jab promting Ribeiro to slip. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ribeiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back to recover.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz forces his way into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribeiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking for a kimura from the bottom but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz passes into side control!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ribeiro to see if he's OK.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribeiro some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is not content to let Washengtoneo Bandairrezz control the position.

Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has hold of Ribeiro's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ribeiro tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cranks the arm and Ribeiro screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ribeiro, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.