PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Misiek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro comes to the cage accompanied by bubble pop. Misiek has chosen El Picante as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ribeiro
vs
Misiek

225 cm
28
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

181 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ippo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rafael Misiek!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misiek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Misiek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Misiek lands with a slapping head kick.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Misiek is looking to slow Ribeiro down with leg kicks.
Misiek connects with a leg kick. Ribeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribeiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Misiek sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Misiek.
Misiek scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misiek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
A head kick misses from Misiek.
Misiek thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Misiek lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!

Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.
Misiek prevents the takedown attempt.
Misiek lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off.

It looks like Ippo Ribeiro has been cut.
Misiek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribeiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Misiek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misiek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misiek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Misiek stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Nice elbow from Misiek.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Misiek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Misiek landing knees to the body.
Misiek manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ribeiro. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Misiek throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misiek lands a body punch.
Misiek lands an elbow that stopped Ribeiro in his tracks for a moment.
Misiek connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro is working for takedown but Misiek is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short body shot lands from Misiek as the two fighters clinch.
Misiek with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Misiek.
Misiek lands a good knee to the midsection. Ribeiro won't want to take too many of those.
Misiek lands a nice knee to the body.
Misiek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Nice body punch from Misiek - that landed with a thud.
Misiek misses with a knee to the head.
Misiek has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
Misiek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Misiek controlling the action here for a moment.
Misiek gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Misiek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ribeiro missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Misiek.
Misiek lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Misiek slowing the pace effectively.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Still in the clinch, Misiek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Misiek gets underhooks to prevent Ribeiro's takedown attempt.
Misiek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Misiek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Misiek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misiek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Misiek lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off.
Misiek misses with a knee strike.
Misiek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Misiek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Misiek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Misiek.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks it.
Knees to the body from Misiek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Misiek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribeiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Misiek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ippo Ribeiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A jab from Misiek does it's job there.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Misiek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Misiek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Misiek.
Misiek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Misiek.
Good leg kick by Misiek there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Ribeiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Misiek sprawls well initially but Ribeiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misiek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Misiek is trying to keep Ribeiro in close.
Ribeiro won't allow Misiek to sweep him here.

Misiek has his feet on Ribeiro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Misiek pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Misiek lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A head kick misses from Misiek.
Misiek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
Rafael Misiek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Misiek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Misiek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Misiek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Misiek works the jab nicely.
Misiek lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
Rafael Misiek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Misiek avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribeiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Misiek.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Misiek.

Misiek has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
Ribeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misiek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Misiek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Misiek.
Misiek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribeiro letting Misiek take a breather here.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Misiek misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Misiek.
Misiek gets underhooks to prevent Ribeiro's takedown attempt.
Misiek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Misiek lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Misiek with a knee to the head.
Misiek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Misiek.
Misiek tries a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks it.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misiek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misiek lands a knee to the head.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Misiek lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Misiek.
A body shot lands from Misiek.
A body shot lands from Misiek.
Misiek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Misiek connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Misiek lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Misiek's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Misiek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misiek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misiek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Misiek to work.
Misiek is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misiek misses with a knee strike.
Rafael Misiek seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ribeiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Misiek after a bit of a struggle.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Misiek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ippo Ribeiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Misiek.
Misiek thuds a left hand into Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Misiek as he avoids it easily.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Misiek.
Misiek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Misiek!
A chopping leg kick lands by Misiek.
Misiek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!

Misiek forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Misiek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Misiek gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Misiek on the inside.
Misiek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ribeiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Misiek is trying to stall.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Misiek.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Misiek pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Misiek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Misiek - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Misiek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Misiek leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ribeiro has Misiek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Misiek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Misiek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Misiek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Misiek scores with a knee to the head.
Misiek looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Ippo Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misiek scores a nice knee to the body.
Misiek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Misiek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Misiek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ribeiro's defenses.
Misiek landing knees to the head.
Misiek lands a damaging elbow.
Misiek stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Misiek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misiek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ribeiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Misiek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Misiek is looking to control Ribeiro's arms but Ribeiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Misiek has his back to the cage.
Misiek is leaning against Ribeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Misiek stalling the fight.
Misiek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misiek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Misiek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.
Misiek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
Misiek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misiek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misiek connects with a knee to the head.
Misiek scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Misiek.
Knees to the body from Misiek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
Misiek just leaning against Ribeiro, taking a breather.
Misiek lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Misiek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Misiek scores with a knee to the head.
Rafael Misiek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Misiek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misiek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ribeiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Ribeiro is trying to drag Misiek to the mat but Misiek just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Misiek pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Misiek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro wants to take the fight to the mat but Misiek manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Misiek.
Misiek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Misiek working Ribeiro over with knees to the body.
Misiek pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Misiek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Misiek lands an elbow that stopped Ribeiro in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Misiek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Misiek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Misiek!
After winning the bout, Rafael Misiek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ippo Ribeiro was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm injured'.