PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Andrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lipidio Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Andrade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lipidio Ribeiro's chin.

Andrade
vs
Ribeiro

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lipidio Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Andrade is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Andrade connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Andrade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Andrade persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade wants to clinch.
Andrade moves out of range as Ribeiro throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Ribeiro.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.
Andrade takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Thiago Andrade has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Andrade.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrade.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws a lazy head kick
and Ribeiro counters with a leg kick.
Lipidio Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Ribeiro throws a body kick the misses
and Andrade counters with a leg kick.
Andrade tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Andrade wants to clinch but Ribeiro slips to the side
and Ribeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Andrade fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Andrade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andrade backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Andrade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lipidio Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andrade's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Andrade. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribeiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range.
Ribeiro throws a lazy body kick

and Andrade counters with a nice double leg into 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!
Andrade trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Andrade wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade tries to stand and escape but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Andrade stalling away here and it's allowed Ribeiro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andrade with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrade is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro throws a lazy head kick
and Andrade counters with a low kick, right behind Ribeiro 's knee.
Andrade blocks a jab.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Andrade avoids the head kick by Ribeiro.
Andrade is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Andrade blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade blocks a leg kick.
Andrade tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
and Ribeiro counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Andrade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andrade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrade tries to bum rush Ribeiro with a series of wild strikes but Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Andrade misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice sprawl there from Ribeiro as Andrade shoots in.
Ribeiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Andrade will feel that in the morning.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Andrade. Andrade gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrade moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribeiro.
Andrade fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Andrade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrade misses with a double jab
and Ribeiro counters with a good low kick that Andrade was not able to check.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Andrade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrade counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a nice head kick!
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses
and Andrade counters with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribeiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribeiro lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade closes the distance but Ribeiro moves to the side
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrade shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Andrade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Ribeiro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrade counters with a body kick that stops Ribeiro in his tracks momentarily.
Lipidio Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Ribeiro misses

and Andrade counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ribeiro's guard now.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Andrade throws a strike but Ribeiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to get up but he can't break Andrade's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andrade trying to control the position.

Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Ribeiro prevents Andrade from getting back to his feet.

Ribeiro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade has his takedown stuffed
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lipidio Ribeiro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thiago Andrade's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Andrade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Ribeiro moves his leg out of the way.
Andrade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a big head kick but Andrade shrugs it off.
Ribeiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thiago Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Andrade counters by clinching up.

Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro connects with a high kick.
Ribeiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribeiro lands a really nice looking cross but Andrade seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Andrade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ribeiro counters with a series of strikes. Andrade will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Andrade shoots in but Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Andrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrade looks to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrade counters with a slapping leg kick.
Andrade throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Ribeiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Andrade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribeiro as he jumps to the side.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses

and Andrade decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Andrade is controlling the position.
Lipidio Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro manages to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
Andrade shoots and misses
and Ribeiro counters with a nice kick to the body.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro avoids a kick to the body.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Andrade clinches but Ribeiro breaks the clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Andrade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ribeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrade.
No luck for Andrade with that takedown attempt.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Thiago Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lipidio Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribeiro 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lipidio Ribeiro!