PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Ribeiro Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro Da Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soulfly - Pain. Beast has chosen Could you be loved as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ribeiro Da Silva
vs
Beast

185 cm
27
190 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

189 cm
30
192 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hellbent
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Beast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro Da Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Beast motions for Ribeiro Da Silva to come forward. Beast throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beast shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Beast is predictable there
and Ribeiro Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Ribeiro Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Beast.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Beast shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro Da Silva defends it.
Ribeiro Da Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kebab House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beast throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro Da Silva is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribeiro Da Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Beast.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Beast is keen to just control but Ribeiro Da Silva is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro Da Silva moves into full guard.

Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro Da Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beast.

Beast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Beast postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ribeiro Da Silva is not content to let Beast control the position.
Ribeiro Da Silva is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
Beast working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beast working the strikes but Ribeiro Da Silva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Beast is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro Da Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast is taking a breather. Ribeiro Da Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribeiro Da Silva trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast is looking to stall here but Ribeiro Da Silva recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Beast 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.

A clash of legs there as Ribeiro Da Silva blocks the low kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to clinch up but Beast circles away and keeps his distance.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
Beast looks for a takedown but Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Beast tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ribeiro Da Silva.
Ben Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribeiro Da Silva sprawls well initially but Beast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Beast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ribeiro Da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Beast won't allow Ribeiro Da Silva to sweep him here.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beast trying to control but Ribeiro Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Beast cracks Ribeiro Da Silva with a solid left hand.
Ribeiro Da Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
Ben Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Beast drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro Da Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro Da Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro Da Silva!

Ribeiro Da Silva working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva staying calm.
Beast wants to control but Ribeiro Da Silva postures up.
Beast is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beast is not content to let Ribeiro Da Silva control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro Da Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro Da Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Ribeiro Da Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Beast shoots in but no luck this time.

It looks like Ben Beast has been cut.
Ribeiro Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro Da Silva misses the target.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Beast moves out of range as Ribeiro Da Silva throws a body kick.
Ribeiro Da Silva looks for the body kick but Beast saw that one coming.
Beast tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro Da Silva cracks Beast with a good jab.
Ribeiro Da Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast throws a leg kick which misses Ribeiro Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribeiro Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beast or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro Da Silva, which made it look bad.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Beast.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beast checks a leg kick nicely.
Ribeiro Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Beast. Beast gets slowly back to his feet.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to land a front kick but Beast steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Ribeiro Da Silva moved away.
Ribeiro Da Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Beast gets a double leg takedown into Ribeiro Da Silva's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro Da Silva is on top in guard.

Ribeiro Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Beast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast has an active guard here but Ribeiro Da Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Ribeiro Da Silva passes to side control.
Beast tries to buck Ribeiro Da Silva off but Ribeiro Da Silva is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro Da Silva lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Beast tries to bench press Ribeiro Da Silva off him but Ribeiro Da Silva keeps the position.
Beast is not content to let Ribeiro Da Silva control the position.
Ribeiro Da Silva tries to stand but Beast is controlling his head.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beast keeps working.
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro Da Silva wants to control but Beast is keeping him busy.
Beast manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beast throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribeiro Da Silva is looking to improve his position.

Beast is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro Da Silva is just riding it out for now. Beast eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro Da Silva has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Ribeiro Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro Da Silva 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Ribeiro Da Silva!
A relieved looking Joao Ribeiro Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.