PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josias Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodgers comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Wayne - Moment. 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.

Rodgers
vs
Ribeiro

188 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josias Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Josias Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Rodgers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
Rodgers throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Rodgers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribeiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers's head.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribeiro counters with a nice body shot.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Rodgers.
Rodgers swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Rodgers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodgers also avoids with ease.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Ribeiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Ribeiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rodgers rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodgers blocks a jab.
Ribeiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodgers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Rodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josias Ribeiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodgers connects with a crisp jab.
Rodgers connects with a looping right hand.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Josias Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Rodgers avoids it well.
Rodgers thuds a left hand into Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
As Rodgers backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Rodgers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rodgers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodgers cracks Ribeiro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Rodgers misses.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.
Rodgers needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers misses the body punch
enabling Ribeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Rodgers moves out of range.
Anthony Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Rodgers backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Rodgers manages to avoid it all.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rodgers with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodgers.
Rodgers looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Rodgers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribeiro scores with a four punch combination!
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro lands with a hook. Rodgers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Rodgers avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodgers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Rodgers.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Ribeiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ribeiro walks into a jab.
Rodgers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josias Ribeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rodgers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some wild striking there from Rodgers.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribeiro! But no joy.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Rodgers.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribeiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodgers.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers.
Ribeiro thuds a left hand into Rodgers's body.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Rodgers.
Anthony Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Rodgers's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Rodgers jabs at Ribeiro's body.
Rodgers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodgers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rodgers has got the better of the exchanges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Rodgers.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Rodgers throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodgers throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Josias Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribeiro defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Rodgers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Rodgers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rodgers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Rodgers!
A very excited looking Anthony Rodgers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.