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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Flux Pavilion – I Can't Stop as his entrance music. Bruce Leroy had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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174 cm
30
183 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcelo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro shoots for a takedown but Leroy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Leroy.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leroy cracks Ribeiro with a good jab.
Marcelo Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Leroy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Ribeiro.
Leroy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body kick.
Leroy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Nice takedown defense from Leroy. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Leroy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Leroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro wants a takedown.
Ribeiro tightens his grip and picks Leroy up, before dumping him to the ground. Leroy manages to land in guard.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Leroy blocks nicely.
Ribeiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro trying to control but Leroy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroy is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leroy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribeiro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroy has wrist control.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro 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 wants to control from the top but Leroy keeps moving.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leroy's head.
Ribeiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroy has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroy has wrist control.
Leroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribeiro is working Leroy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leroy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Leroy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro won't allow Leroy to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro trying to control but Leroy is working from the bottom.
Leroy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leroy tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Leroy blocks nicely.
Leroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Leroy is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leroy keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Ribeiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leroy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leroy swivels and escapes.
Leroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been told by Leroy's head coaches at Team 907 Assassins that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leroy defends it nicely.
Leroy misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Leroy counters with a one-two to the body.
Leroy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeiro at a distance.
Leroy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Leroy counters with a nice uppercut.
Leroy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Leroy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro can't get the takedown.
Leroy blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribeiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Leroy avoids the damage to the body.
Leroy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leroy is trying to break free.
Leroy is trying to force a seperation but Ribeiro has the dominant position.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leroy avoids it.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leroy prevents it.
Ribeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Leroy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leroy is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Leroy prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leroy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leroy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Leroy thows a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro looks to land a body kick but Leroy moved away.
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leroy keeps the fight on the outside.
Leroy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Ribeiro wants a takedown.
Ribeiro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leroy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Leroy improves position.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ribeiro has Leroy pressed against the cage, preventing Leroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leroy breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marcelo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Leroy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Leroy circles away.
Leroy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Leroy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribeiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leroy misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leroy tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leroy to the ground. Leroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bruce Leroy is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leroy as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro moves forwards but Leroy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leroy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Leroy is working away.
Leroy pushes Ribeiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribeiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leroy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leroy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ribeiro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leroy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Leroy is defending well.
Ribeiro working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro scoring with punches and elbows.
Ribeiro cracks Leroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leroy is rocked!
Ribeiro working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Leroy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ribeiro is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Leroy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ribeiro gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Leroy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ribeiro lets go of the hold and Leroy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Ribeiro!
Marcelo Ribeiro gave a mention to El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER* in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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