PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Latham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latham comes to the cage accompanied by Frontier Psychiatrist - The Avalanches. Mario Ribeiro has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Latham
vs
Ribeiro

185 cm
24
215 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Latham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Latham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Latham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Latham misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Latham.

Ribeiro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Latham to the mat! Latham manages to get full guard.
Latham is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro trying to control but Latham is working from the bottom.

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.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Latham keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro won't allow Latham to sweep him here.
Latham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Latham looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.

That's two 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 drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Latham keeping full guard, as Ribeiro tries to pass.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Ribeiro has gone for a leg lock! Latham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Latham postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ribeiro has his foot on Latham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Latham works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Latham tries to pass.
Latham tries to stand but Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.

Ribeiro has his foot on Latham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Latham works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro wants to control the position but Latham says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Latham wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Latham is stalling in the full guard.
Latham is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario 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.

Latham is looking to clinch.
Latham misses with a straight left.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Latham strikes.
Mark Latham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Latham wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Latham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Latham throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.

Ribeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Latham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Latham keeps working.
Ribeiro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Latham, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Latham is working away.
Latham is trying to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Latham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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 tries for a kimura but Latham is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ribeiro rushes Latham and presses him up against the cage.

Latham has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Latham pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ribeiro tumbling to the mat - Latham dives into Ribeiro's guard.
Latham is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Latham passes into side control.
Ribeiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Latham prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.

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.
Latham throwing shots but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro wants to control but Latham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mario Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Latham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Latham throws a push kick but Ribeiro slaps the foot to one side.
Latham thows a body shot but no joy.

Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Latham is retaining full guard.

Ribeiro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Latham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Latham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Latham!
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribeiro stalling away here and it's allowed Latham to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Latham keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Latham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ribeiro wants to control but Latham is keeping busy.

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 looking for submissions off his back.
Latham is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Latham pulls his head out easily.

Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Latham prevents Ribeiro from improving his position.
Latham throwing shots but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.

Ribeiro is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Latham pulls his head out easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Latham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Latham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Latham throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Latham.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Latham.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Latham.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Mario Ribeiro has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Latham. That snapped Ribeiro's head back.
Latham misses with a leg kick.
Latham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribeiro. Ribeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Latham stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Latham misses with the combination.
Latham throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Latham tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Latham.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Latham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Mark Latham!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Mark Latham!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mark Latham!

Mark Latham wins by unanimous decision!