PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuohi Kuiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, bubble pop. Kuiva has chosen Killing time as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ribeiro
vs
Kuiva

225 cm
29
300 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

220 cm
21
300 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ippo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuohi Kuiva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kuiva.

Ribeiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuiva wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuiva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuiva wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribeiro stops Kuiva from standing up.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro postures up in Kuiva's guard and throws a big left but Kuiva blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro landing with the ground and pound.
Ribeiro working some strikes from top position.
Kuiva wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Kuiva wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Kuiva is keeping the position.
Kuiva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribeiro postures up in Kuiva's guard and throws a big left but Kuiva blocks it.
Ribeiro stops Kuiva from standing up.
Ribeiro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuiva's head.
Ribeiro working some strikes from top position.
Ribeiro is in close to Kuiva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribeiro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribeiro postures up in Kuiva's guard and throws a big left but Kuiva blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuiva wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Kuiva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuiva is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro trying to control but Kuiva is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro stands up over Kuiva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribeiro stops Kuiva from standing up.
Ribeiro working some strikes from top position.
Ribeiro throwing strikes from guard but Kuiva blocks nicely.
Ribeiro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Kuiva is rocked!
Ribeiro trying to control but Kuiva is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kuiva is still in real trouble! Can Ribeiro finish him?
Ribeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuiva seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro prevents Kuiva from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro won't allow Kuiva to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro lands a couple of digs.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuiva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuiva is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuiva's head.
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 landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuiva has momentary wrist control but Ribeiro slips an elbow through the middle.
Ribeiro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuiva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuiva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribeiro stops Kuiva from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Kuiva is keeping the position.
Ribeiro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuiva's head.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuiva keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Kuiva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribeiro cracks Kuiva with a solid left hand.
Ribeiro stands up over Kuiva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribeiro stands up over Kuiva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribeiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuiva has wrist control.
Ribeiro landing with the ground and pound.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro distracts Kuiva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ippo Ribeiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ribeiro takes a swing at Kuiva's ribcage but misses.
Tuohi Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kuiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuiva.
An inside leg kick from Kuiva misses.
Kuiva throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Kuiva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuiva. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Kuiva shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Kuiva.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Kuiva, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Kuiva against the cage but Kuiva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuiva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Kuiva misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuiva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuiva circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribeiro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Kuiva tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuiva's waist but Kuiva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Kuiva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribeiro at a distance.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuiva throws a head kick that misses.
Kuiva tries to score with a low kick but Ribeiro moves his leg out of the way.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuiva throws a leg kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuiva tries a low kick but Ribeiro avoids it.
Kuiva lands with a cross.
Kuiva tries a low kick but Ribeiro avoids it.
Kuiva just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuiva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribeiro checks it well.
Kuiva misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches up with Kuiva, looking for a takedown. Ribeiro pushes Kuiva against the cage but Kuiva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kuiva swivels and escapes.
Kuiva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribeiro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuiva defends it nicely.

Kuiva has closed the distance and engaged Ribeiro in a clinch.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuiva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuiva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuiva connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ippo Ribeiro has been cut.
Kuiva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuiva stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuiva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuiva prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva misses with a knee to the head.
Kuiva lands a knee to the head.
Kuiva misses with a knee to the head.
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuiva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Kuiva manages to get underhooks.

Ribeiro tightens his grip and picks Kuiva up, before dumping him to the ground. Kuiva manages to land in guard.
Ribeiro is pushing down on Kuiva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kuiva is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribeiro has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro working Kuiva over with strikes.
Kuiva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribeiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kuiva wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuiva keeps working.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Kuiva is blocking nicely.
Kuiva tries to kick Ribeiro off but Ribeiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kuiva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
Kuiva is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Ribeiro.
Kuiva wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ippo Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuiva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ribeiro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ribeiro winds up and cracks Kuiva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuiva is trying to stand up here but Ribeiro is controlling him well.
Ribeiro winds up and cracks Kuiva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kuiva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ribeiro prevents Kuiva from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tuohi Kuiva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ippo Ribeiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuiva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuiva misses with a wild body shot.
Kuiva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Kuiva. Beautiful body shot.
Kuiva throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro blocks a leg kick.
Kuiva stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Kuiva tenderised Ribeiro's leg. Ribeiro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuiva lands a nice hook to Ribeiro's body. Ribeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuiva.
Ribeiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuiva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuiva pinned against the cage. Kuiva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuiva connects with the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuiva.
Nice sprawl there from Kuiva as Ribeiro shoots in.
Kuiva cracks the inside of Ribeiro's front leg.
Kuiva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuiva throws out a leg kick but Ribeiro moves out of range and Kuiva only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Ribeiro.
Kuiva misses with a double jab.
Kuiva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kuiva is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.

Kuiva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kuiva misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kuiva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuiva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Kuiva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuiva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro has a takedown stuffed.
Ribeiro looks for a takedown but Kuiva sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuiva misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Kuiva with a series of wild strikes but Kuiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuiva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kuiva wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.

Ribeiro gets a double leg takedown into Kuiva's guard.
Ribeiro prevents Kuiva from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro cracks Kuiva with a solid left hand.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro prevents Kuiva from getting back to his feet.
Ribeiro scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Ribeiro is working Kuiva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribeiro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribeiro passes into half guard.
Ribeiro drops an elbow to the side of Kuiva's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribeiro connects with a nice short shot to Kuiva's temple.
Ribeiro lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Kuiva is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuiva can do to turn this around?

Ribeiro stands up from half 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!
Kuiva throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuohi Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuiva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ippo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuiva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kuiva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuiva on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuiva's guard now, I'm sure.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Kuiva is keeping the position.
Ribeiro lands a couple of elbows.
Kuiva is looking to stand up but Ribeiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Ribeiro distracts Kuiva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ribeiro landing some decent shots from guard.
Ribeiro works over Kuiva with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kuiva kicks Ribeiro off and gets to his feet.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuiva as he jumps to the side.
Kuiva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribeiro checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ippo Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Ribeiro!
Ippo Ribeiro made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'where you at mother fucker!!!'.
In defeat, Tuohi Kuiva stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky.'.