PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Ribera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lotus
vs
Ribera

186 cm
38
183 lbs
28 - 38 - 2

180 cm
36
165 lbs
16 - 8 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
World class boxer
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 28 - 38 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Manny Ribera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribera.
Ribera throws a chopping leg kick but Lotus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lotus keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Ribera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lotus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribera.
Ribera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lotus momentarily.
Ribera cracks Lotus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lotus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ribera misses with a straight right.
Ribera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribera throws an overhand right that lands on Lotus's shoulder, as Lotus tries to avoid the shot.
Manny Ribera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribera.
Lotus fails to land the takedown.
Ribera misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribera. That snapped Lotus's head back.
Lotus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribera tries to move into range but Lotus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lotus connects with a body shot.
Ribera misses with a two punch combination.
Ribera connects with a looping right hand.
Lotus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lotus loads up on a big right hand but Ribera slips the punch.
Ribera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lotus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribera.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lotus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lotus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lotus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribera sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribera wants to improve his position but Lotus is controlling well.
Ribera is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Ribera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lotus wants to pass to mount but Ribera is defending the position.
Ribera wants to control but Lotus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lotus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lotus stands up and beckons Ribera to join him on the feet.
Lotus shoots in but Ribera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lotus is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ribera counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Lotus catches Ribera right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Ribera.
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 jab from Ribera finds it's way through Lotus's defenses.
Lotus tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribera throws a jab but it's blocked by Lotus.
Ribera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus tries to clinch but Ribera moves out of range.
Ribera throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lotus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lotus avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lotus slips a straight right by Ribera.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotus.
Ribera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lotus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lotus looks for a takedown but Ribera sprawls well.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Ribera.
Some wild striking there from Ribera.
Lotus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribera throws a hook to the side of Lotus's head but Lotus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tommy Lotus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribera throws a big shot that misses.
Ribera moves out of range as Lotus throws a body kick.
Lotus closes the distance but Ribera moves to the side
and Ribera counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ribera as Lotus shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribera misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Ribera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lotus tries to clinch up but Ribera circles away and keeps his distance.
Lotus shoots in for a takedown but Ribera shows good takedown defense.
Lotus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lotus ducks under a wild hook from Ribera.
Lotus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Ribera pushes him off.
Lotus takes one to the side of the head.
Lotus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lotus has been working on his balance at London MMA Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ribera.
Ribera throws a right hand that misses
and Lotus counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lotus gets a double leg takedown into Ribera's guard.
Lotus preventing the sweep.
Lotus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribera holds on and takes a little breather.

Lotus stands up from Ribera's guard - Lotus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lotus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lotus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribera takes a swing at Lotus's ribcage but misses.
Ribera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lotus on the side of the head.
Ribera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lotus.
Lotus tries to clinch but Ribera is having none of it.
Lotus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lotus tries to clinch but Ribera moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ribera misses.
Ribera throws a low kick, looking for Lotus's leg but Lotus calmly moves out of range.
Ribera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lotus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribera misses with a left hand
and Lotus counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Ribera.

It looks like Tommy Lotus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lotus lands a lovely overhand right.
Lotus connects with a right hand. Ribera shakes it off.
Lotus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribera fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manny Ribera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lotus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lotus is looking to clinch but Ribera is avoiding it.
Ribera misses with a wild body shot.

Lotus scores with a takedown into Ribera's guard.
Lotus wants to control from the top but Ribera keeps moving.
Lotus is really struggling to control Ribera but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Lotus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ribera dives on top into guard.
Ribera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lotus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus controls Ribera momentarily but Ribera frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Tommy Lotus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribera is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Ribera circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribera avoids the head kick by Lotus.
Some bone on bone action there as Lotus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribera stuffs the takedown.
Lotus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lotus scores with a leg kick.
Manny Ribera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lotus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus moves in looking to clinch but Ribera pushes him off.
Ribera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lotus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribera looks to land a right hand but Lotus moved out of range.
Ribera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lotus moves away.
Ribera throws a leg kick but Lotus checks it.
Ribera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lotus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribera.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lotus.
Lotus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribera. Ribera obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lotus wants to clinch up but Ribera keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Lotus.
Lotus clobbers Ribera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribera scores with a nice right hand.
Ribera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribera looks to throw the jab but Lotus is out of range.
Lotus has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Lotus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Ribera.
Lotus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lotus moves forwards but Ribera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Ribera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lotus takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus tries to clinch but Ribera moves out of range.
Ribera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lotus is looking to clinch but Ribera is avoiding it.
Ribera lands a jab-cross combination.
Ribera tries to bum rush Lotus with a series of wild strikes but Lotus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lotus. Lotus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lotus wants to clinch up but Ribera keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manny Ribera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ribera slips a jab and a cross from Lotus.
Lotus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Ribera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Ribera!
Manny Ribera made sure to mention his sponsor, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview.