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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Ribeiro (ranked 1885 p4p, 234 weight class) and Blitz Wolfman (ranked 3740 p4p, 416 weight class). Ribeiro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ratos de Porao - Sofrer. 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.
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226 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexandre Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Wolfman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfman misses the target.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Wolfman ducked under it nicely.
Wolfman throws a big shot that misses.
Wolfman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribeiro throws a shot to the body.
Wolfman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Wolfman walks into a stiff left hand from Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Wolfman moves out of range.
Wolfman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolfman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolfman misses with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfman scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolfman finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro has Wolfman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribeiro lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.
Wolfman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wolfman lands a body punch.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Wolfman avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the ropes.
Wolfman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ribeiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolfman backwards.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wolfman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Wolfman.
Ribeiro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfman prevents it.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolfman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Wolfman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribeiro blocks the leg kick.
Wolfman scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Wolfman moves out of range.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wolfman's half guard.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but Wolfman defending well.
Ribeiro trying to control from half guard but Wolfman is working away.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Wolfman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wolfman is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandre Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Wolfman.
Ribeiro takes one on the button.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Wolfman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alexandre Ribeiro has been cut.
Wolfman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
A low kick from Wolfman misses
and Ribeiro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Wolfman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfman connects with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wolfman throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Wolfman.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Wolfman throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Wolfman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro attempts a counter takedown but Wolfman avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolfman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman scores with a shot to the body.
Wolfman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribeiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfman scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Wolfman lands.
Ribeiro shoots in and bounces Wolfman off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfman is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolfman has wrist control.
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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribeiro wants to control but Wolfman is keeping him busy.
Wolfman is looking to reverse the position.
Wolfman dodges the ground and pound from Ribeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Wolfman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandre 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. This is the final round!
Wolfman with a hook.
Wolfman misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Wolfman avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfman connects with a leg kick. Ribeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolfman can pounce on him.
Wolfman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolfman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wolfman misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wolfman motions for Ribeiro to come forward. Wolfman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Wolfman's midsection.
Wolfman tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Wolfman slips the punch.
Ribeiro slips under a jab from Wolfman.
Wolfman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfman tries to work over Ribeiro's front leg with a kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfman is rocked!
Ribeiro lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Wolfman out cold! Wolfman is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexandre Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandre Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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