PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Bobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guil Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Run This Town. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bobs
vs
Ribeiro

190 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grzegorz Bobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guil Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Bobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Ribeiro has Bobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Bobs tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ribeiro pulls Bobs into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bobs from controlling successfully.

Bobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bobs stands up and waves to Ribeiro to follow him.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Bobs pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobs doesn't seem phased though.

Bobs closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bobs off to one side.

Bobs moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Bobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Ribeiro drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribeiro.

Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobs avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro pinned against the cage. Ribeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Bobs pulls guard effortlessly.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Bobs is keeping the position.
Bobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bobs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro postures up.
Bobs keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Guil Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Bobs gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Bobs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro cracks Bobs with a good jab.
Bobs is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Bobs slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Bobs misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribeiro walks away with a smile on his face. Bobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bobs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.

Bobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobs with a nice head shot there.
Bobs wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro pulls Bobs in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Guil Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Ribeiro closes the distance and pushes Bobs back into the cage.

Ribeiro drags the fight down to the ground.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobs wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Bobs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro seems keen to control Bobs's posture.
Bobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobs trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Grzegorz Bobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ribeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bobs.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bobs sprawls well. Bobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Bobs circles away.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bobs shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Bobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobs. Bobs gets slowly back to his feet.

Ribeiro clinches up with Bobs and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobs can't get the takedown.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Bobs has him pressed against the cage.
Bobs tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Bobs drops back down to his feet.
Bobs tries to break free but Ribeiro pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Bobs has double underhooks.

Ribeiro manages to pull guard.
Bobs wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Bobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bobs wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Bobs is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Bobs has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Bobs thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guil Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bobs gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Ribeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bobs did well to prevent Ribeiro getting side control.
Bobs moves into full guard.

Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Guil Ribeiro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bobs digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Bobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Bobs throws a body kick.
Ribeiro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ribeiro wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobs tries to sprawl out of it but Ribeiro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobs connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Bobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grzegorz Bobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guil Ribeiro.
Bobs throws a series of strikes that have Ribeiro backpedaling.
Bobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.

Ribeiro gets caught napping as Bobs dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
Bobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bobs looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bobs has his takedown stuffed
and Ribeiro counters with a head kick.

Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
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!

Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Bobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Bobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Bobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ribeiro gets caught napping as Bobs dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grzegorz Bobs.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Guil Ribeiro!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Grzegorz Bobs!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Grzegorz Bobs!

Grzegorz Bobs wins by split decision!