Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro tried to score with a low kick but Garrone checks it.
It looked like Garrone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Garrone was well out of range.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Garrone ducks down to avoid it.
Garrone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Garrone swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Garrone throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Garrone throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrone darts in trying to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a left and a right that stings Garrone.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Garrone. Garrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Garrone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrone dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro. #T1#
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Garrone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Garrone with a series of wild strikes but Garrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrone throws a wild body kick that Ribeiro sees coming a mile off.
Ribeiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Garrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Garrone is looking to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garrone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garrone slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Garrone misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Garrone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Garrone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garrone tries to land a front kick but Ribeiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
A combination from Garrone does no damage.
Garrone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribeiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Garrone off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribeiro.
Garrone misses with a double jab.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garrone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garrone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!#CL#
Garrone closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Garrone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Garrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Ribeiro lands a shoulder strike.
Garrone takes a knee to the side of the body.
Garrone is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Garrone's ribcage.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garrone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribeiro connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro pushes Garrone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro is pushing Garrone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ribeiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garrone's face.
Ribeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Garrone is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribeiro.
Garrone being controlled against the cage.
Ribeiro controlling the action here for a moment.
Garrone letting Ribeiro take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrone is trying to force a seperation but Ribeiro has the dominant position.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ribeiro throws a leg kick which misses Garrone's front leg but catches the back leg as Garrone tries to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrone throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrone.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrone finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Garrone has cracked Ribeiro with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Garrone lands another huge swinging hook and Ribeiro tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ribeiro, before Garrone can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francesco Garrone!

Event: NYF 61 Donal vs Vogels
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Ribeiro throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Ribeiro to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ribeiro slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribeiro.
Alvarez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Alvarez slips a jab from Ribeiro.
A little jabbing left from Alvarez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribeiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Alvarez avoided it.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Ribeiro connects with a jab.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.#T1#
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribeiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alvarez slips a jab from Ribeiro.
Good work by Alvarez as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez throws a head kick that half lands.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alvarez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez. #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!#T2#
BAM! Alvarez delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ribeiro like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ricky Alvarez!

Event: NYF Fight Night Tokyo
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ribeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Joon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ribeiro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ribeiro looking to control but Joon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Joon looks a forlorn figure.
Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Joon is squirming around, avoiding Ribeiro's attempts to control the action.
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro content just to control the position here.
Joon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Joon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribeiro lands a nice short elbow.
Joon trying to get back to full guard but Ribeiro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Joon is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon can't escape the position.
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro tries to control but Joon wriggling away.
Joon tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.#T4#
Ribeiro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ribeiro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Joon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joon keeps working.
Ribeiro lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Joon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ribeiro is tapping! Great win for Joon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF 48: Carter vs Walsh
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Field displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
A combination from Field does no damage. #CL#
Ribeiro pushes Field up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro. #BC2#
Field breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro cracks Field with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Field bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Field cracks Ribeiro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Field as he avoids it easily.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Field misses with a few strikes there.
Field keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Field sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Field digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Ribeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Field. That did some damage!
Field works the jab nicely.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Field moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ribeiro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
An inside leg kick from Ribeiro misses.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A punch combination from Field misses.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Field steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Field pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Field. Those never looked like landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribeiro scores with a four punch combination!
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Field paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roger Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Field connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Field ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Field throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
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!
Field scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro lands a jab to the head.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Field circles away.
As Ribeiro backs off Field throws a huge counter combo but Ribeiro manages to avoid it all.
Field with a jab.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A combination from Field does no damage.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ribeiro backs off Field throws a huge counter combo but Ribeiro manages to avoid it all.
Field loads up on a big right hand but Ribeiro slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Field, as that shot connected.
Ribeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Field. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Field appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Ribeiro misses
and Field counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Field misses with a jab, cross combination.
Field darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Field slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Field throws a series of punches but Ribeiro avoids them all with ease.
Field is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribeiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Field throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
As Field backs away, Ribeiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Field moves away
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Field swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Field misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Field.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Field.
Field misses with the combination. #CL#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Field in a clinch.
Field lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards. #BC2#
Field's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro closes the distance but Field moves to the side
and Field counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Field feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ribeiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Field connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Field darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Ribeiro's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Field before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Field!
Roger Field took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: NYF 46: Traumen vs Garcia
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Tijhoff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ribeiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tijhoff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to pull guard but Ribeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tijhoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ribeiro smiles and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro moves to clinch but Tijhoff breaks away #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribeiro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tijhoff tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tijhoff has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Tijhoff throws an elbow but Ribeiro slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB2#
Tijhoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tijhoff landing a few strikes.
Tijhoff working away.
Ribeiro is not content to let Tijhoff control the position. #SUB2#
Tijhoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ribeiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tijhoff but great work by Ribeiro.
Tijhoff is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
Tijhoff is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment. #T2#
Tijhoff gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for subs from the bottom but Ribeiro mounts him!
Tijhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
Tijhoff is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Tijhoff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tijhoff is looking to escape.
Tijhoff is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Ribeiro controlling the pace for now.
Tijhoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tijhoff is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ribeiro trying to control but Tijhoff is having none of it.
Tijhoff is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Tijhoff keeps trying to improve his position.
Tijhoff sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ribeiro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Tijhoff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tijhoff drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Tijhoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribeiro.
The fighters circling - Tijhoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro cracks Tijhoff with an open hand slap.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Tijhoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tijhoff is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ribeiro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tijhoff fails to pull guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaas Jan Tijhoff.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Tijhoff's ribcage.
Ribeiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ribeiro landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Klaas Jan Tijhoff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Ribeiro crunches a lovely knee into Tijhoff's ribcage.#T1#
Tijhoff tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tijhoff is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Tijhoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tijhoff is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Tijhoff is blocking nicely.
Tijhoff is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Tijhoff lands a takedown into guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribeiro controls Tijhoff momentarily but Tijhoff frees himself.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribeiro prevents Tijhoff from improving his position.#T2#
Ribeiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Ribeiro content to control rather than advance.
Ribeiro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ribeiro there. #T3##SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tijhoff is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back.
Tijhoff is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tijhoff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ribeiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tijhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ribeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tijhoff can do to turn this around?
Ribeiro trying to control but Tijhoff is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tijhoff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribeiro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Tijhoff working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Klaas Jan Tijhoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Tijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Ribeiro regains half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Tijhoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribeiro defending well though. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is looking for a kimura here.
Ribeiro has his hands clasped together around Tijhoff's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Tijhoff is controlling well. #T1#
Ribeiro wants to control but Tijhoff is keeping busy.
Tijhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Tijhoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro is not content to let Tijhoff control the position.
Ribeiro is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Tijhoff wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is positioning himself well to prevent Tijhoff advancing to mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribeiro trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tijhoff seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Ribeiro is looking to control Tijhoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribeiro - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tijhoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tijhoff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tijhoff.#T3#
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Tijhoff circles away.
And Tijhoff tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Tijhoff circles away.
Tijhoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tijhoff.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Tijhoff moves out of range. #TD2#
Tijhoff shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tijhoff was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tijhoff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ribeiro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Klaas Jan Tijhoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tijhoff wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Tijhoff goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ribeiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tijhoff but great work by Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tijhoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro taking a breather here. #T4#
Ribeiro continues to stall.
Tijhoff tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tijhoff prevents Ribeiro from improving position.
Ribeiro gets to mount! Tijhoff was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tijhoff can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribeiro 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NYF 44: Sillalahi vs Yordan IV
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Case circles away and keeps his distance.
Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Case is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Ribeiro tests Case's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Ribeiro just leaning against Case, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Case fails to land.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Case can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Case blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Come on Ribeiro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Case is avoiding it.
Case blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2##TD2#
Case gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ribeiro regains guard.
Case controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Case wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro 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.
Case trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Case working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #T3#
Ribeiro looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Case is having none of it.
Case with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Case defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Case swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro misses with a few strikes there.
Case slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Case throws a big shot that misses.
Case tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that. #T4#
Ribeiro is trying to control Case's posture but Case avoids it.
Case tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Case controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Case breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Case throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribeiro is looking for a counter combo.
Case looks for a takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Case pushes him off.#TD2#
Case closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro manages to get full guard.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Case slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case throws a big right hand that misses.
Case looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro lands with a cross.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Case drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribeiro defends it well.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Ribeiro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Case manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Case changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Ribeiro is predictable there #TD2#
and Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Case controls from within his opponent's guard.
Case trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Case preventing the sweep. #T4#
Case is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Case trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Case circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Ribeiro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Justin Case will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Case's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Case with the counter takedown but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Case swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Case circles away quickly and effectively.
Case feints the counter takedown.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Case has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Case tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to full guard here but Case has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1#
Ribeiro prevents Case from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face as Case controls the position.
Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Case throwing strikes but Ribeiro manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Case tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Case is working from the bottom. #T2#
Case is trying to improve his position.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Case's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Justin Case has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribeiro wants to control but Case is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Case struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribeiro connects with a leg kick.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Case counters with a single leg into guard. Ribeiro didn't expect that.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Case passes into half guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Case's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Case's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case covering up well under a series of strikes from Ribeiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joanderson Ribeiro.
I think Ribeiro 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribeiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Garcia scores with a decent looking hook.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Ribeiro shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Garcia lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ribeiro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Garcia is controlling Ribeiro's posture.
Garcia is trying to keep Ribeiro in close. #T2#
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro being controlled here momentarily.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Garcia lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribeiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia checks a low kick from Ribeiro.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
A short right from Ribeiro. #T4#
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Ribeiro clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garcia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Garcia back against the cage.
Ribeiro utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Pancho Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joanderson Ribeiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ribeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Ribeiro stays in close to Garcia's body and controls the position.
Ribeiro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ribeiro trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribeiro won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribeiro won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia looking to stall.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Garcia prevents it.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ribeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia misses the jab.
Ribeiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
Garcia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Garcia lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased. #TD#
Ribeiro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Ribeiro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribeiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribeiro's back!
Ribeiro tries to roll but Garcia sticks to his back.
Garcia is not going to allow Ribeiro to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
I really don't envy Ribeiro right now.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Ribeiro is staying busy.
Ribeiro tries to escape but Garcia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ribeiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Garcia.
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garcia is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ribeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joanderson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joanderson Ribeiro's cut.
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!#R3#
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Garcia points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ribeiro wakes up just in time to hear Garcia thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Pancho Garcia!

Event: NYF 37: Kakuzo vs Babcock
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Preston misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Preston moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws out a leg kick but Preston moves out of range and Ribeiro only half commits.
Ribeiro misses with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Preston checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Ribeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Preston, pushing him back against the cage.
Preston cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Preston is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Preston down to the mat. Preston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Preston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Preston takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ribeiro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Preston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##ES#
Preston throws Ribeiro to one side and escapes!
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribeiro.
Bill S Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.#TD2#
Ribeiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Preston quickly recovers to half guard.
Preston tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ribeiro manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Preston wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Preston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#T2#
Ribeiro landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Preston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ribeiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Preston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro takes his back! #SUB2#
Ribeiro has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Preston! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ribeiro gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Adams lands a right hand.
A short right from Adams.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams lands a left hand.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
A short uppercut from Adams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Adams.
A short right from Adams on the inside. #T1#
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ribeiro looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Adams scores with a hook to the body.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ribeiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adams is unloading with more strikes now! Ribeiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
A relieved looking Steel Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Oleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Ribeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oleman wants to clinch.#TD#
Ribeiro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oleman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribeiro is in Oleman's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oleman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Oleman is working away. #SUB#
Ribeiro has an Americana. Oleman didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ribeiro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ribeiro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Cillian moves away and avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cillian throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Cillian counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Cillian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cillian is looking for a counter combo.
Brandon Cillian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cillian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Cillian tries to sprawl but Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cillian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Cillian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cillian tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cillian is looking to escape.
Cillian tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cillian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cillian tries to get out of the position.
Cillian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cillian trying to control here.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cillian preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Cillian dodges it nicely.
Cillian is staying active underneath Ribeiro, 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.
Ribeiro is controlling the pace.
Cillian is looking to improve his position. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cillian moves out of range of the body kick.
Cillian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cillian lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribeiro walks into a stiff left hand from Cillian.
Jab from Cillian.#TD2#
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cillian is trying to defend but Ribeiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cillian has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Ribeiro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cillian!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cillian can't escape the position.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Ribeiro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ribeiro lands a big shot there that rocks Cillian but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cillian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cillian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Cillian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribeiro under the eye.
Cillian missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Cillian.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cillian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cillian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cillian takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Cillian looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Cillian shows good takedown defense.
Brandon Cillian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.#T1#
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cillian misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Cillian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cillian.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Cillian is looking to counter punch.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cillian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cillian defends it nicely.
Cillian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Cillian finds it's target.
Cillian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Cillian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cillian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Ribeiro forces Cillian back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Cillian fails to land.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cillian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cillian tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Cillian has him pressed against the cage.
Cillian takes a shot to the head.
Cillian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian misses with some punches.
Cillian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Cillian won't allow it.
A short right from Cillian. #ROC#Ribeiro is rocked!
Cillian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Cillian finish him?
Cillian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cillian misses with some punches.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Cillian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cillian working aggressively here.
Cillian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Cillian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cillian knocks Ribeiro out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Cillian!

Event: NYF Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 28, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi with a jab.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silalahi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Silalahi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Silalahi throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Silalahi throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.
Silalahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silalahi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silalahi throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silalahi sprawls well. Silalahi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Ribeiro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silalahi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silalahi trying to strike off his back. #T2#
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silalahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silalahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silalahi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silalahi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Silalahi keeps moving.
Ribeiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silalahi wants to stand and escape but Ribeiro is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silalahi with a hook.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi sizes up Ribeiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!#T3#
Ribeiro tries to get into range but Silalahi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ribeiro! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Silalahi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greggory Silalahi!
After winning the bout, Greggory Silalahi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Yordan.
As Yordan backs off Ribeiro throws a huge counter combo but Yordan manages to avoid it all.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro with the counter takedown but Yordan avoids it easily.
Yordan's corner calls for a 1-2. Yordan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but Yordan gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro dives in for a single leg takedown but Yordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Yordan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yordan misses with a straight left. #T1#
Ribeiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Yordan dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Yordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yordan is pawing at Ribeiro, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Ribeiro's nose. Ribeiro is badly hurt! Yordan pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Ribeiro tries desperately to hold on but Yordan is relentless in his assault! As Ribeiro receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Yordan away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Daud Yordan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 21: Donal vs Black
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ribeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adofo did well to prevent Ribeiro getting side control.

Adofo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ribeiro is on him like a limpet, forcing Adofo back against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Adofo manages to get underhooks.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Adofo.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Adofo.
Adofo lands a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Adofo has double underhooks. #BC#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adofo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
A cross from Adofo lands.#T1#
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Adofo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adofo pinned against the cage. Adofo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Adofo clinches up with Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Adofo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribeiro or not.
Adofo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
A short uppercut from Adofo. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adofo.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Ribeiro is rocked!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Adofo tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adofo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Adofo moves forwards but Ribeiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adofo enables Ribeiro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adofo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adofo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro.
Adofo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro prevents Adofo from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Adofo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ribeiro has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Adofo clinches up against the cage.
Adofo scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adofo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adofo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Adofo is controlling him.
Adofo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown.
Adofo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ribeiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adofo is unloading with more strikes now! Ribeiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo is the new featherweight champion!

Event: NYF 19: Ribeiro vs Gracie
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Ribeiro feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Ribeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribeiro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie wants to stand up but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribeiro is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Gracie.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Gracie is trying to break free.#T2#
Ribeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gracie wants to break free but Ribeiro has control.
Gracie is trying to push Ribeiro away but Ribeiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro keeps control of Gracie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Ribeiro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gracie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Ribeiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Joanderson Ribeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYF 16: McCoy vs Cillian
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribeiro misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Couzins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Couzins. #ES#
Ribeiro kicks Couzins off and gets to his feet.
Ribeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribeiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Couzins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches up with Couzins and pushes him back against the cage.
Couzins takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Couzins looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Couzins wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ribeiro scores a nice knee to the body.
Couzins looks winded!
Couzins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joanderson Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramey Couzins.
Ribeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Couzins decides to pull guard.
Ribeiro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Couzins's head.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at Roar Fitness & 24/7 Martial Arts inform us that Couzins has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Couzins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Couzins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Couzins's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Couzins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couzins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Couzins trying to keep a closed guard but Ribeiro is proving a slippery customer.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Couzins is keeping the position.
Couzins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Couzins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couzins has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Couzins wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Couzins is looking for a sweep.
Couzins is still trying to improve position.
Ribeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
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.
Couzins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Couzins is letting Ribeiro control him for a moment.
Ribeiro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couzins's legs.
Ribeiro advances nicely into full mount.
Ribeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ribeiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Couzins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro can pounce on him.
A low kick from Ribeiro is predictable there #TD2#
and Couzins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Couzins goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ribeiro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Couzins's guard! Nice work there by Ribeiro!
Ribeiro advances to half guard.
Ribeiro is taking a breather. Couzins 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.
Couzins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Couzins throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Ribeiro to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Couzins is forced to tap! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Joanderson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF 12: St. Claire vs Mendez
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Cummings. Cummings maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
We've been hearing reports that Cummings has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but Cummings has the dominant position.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Cummings is trying to pull guard but Ribeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ribeiro looking to throw knees to the head but Cummings is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Ribeiro. #CUT2#It looks like David Cummings has been cut.
Cummings prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Cummings jumps into guard, dragging Ribeiro to the mat. #SUB#
Cummings has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummings working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB#
Cummings working for a triangle but Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Cummings had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribeiro defends it easily.
Ribeiro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Cummings looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribeiro has picked Cummings up and slammed him! Cummings can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribeiro manages to pass to side control!
Ribeiro working away.
Ribeiro moves into full mount!
Cummings wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro tries to control but Cummings wriggling away.
Ribeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cummings looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a choke but Cummings is defending well.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Ribeiro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cummings is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ribeiro misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cummings can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for the choke from the back. #T4#
Ribeiro trying to control.
Cummings is really stuck here.
Ribeiro gets his hands free as Cummings looks to control.
Ribeiro is punishing Cummings with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ribeiro is trying to stick to Cummings's back but Cummings is turning into Ribeiro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribeiro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cummings.
Cummings passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cummings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Cummings closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Cummings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cummings tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cummings works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Ribeiro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ribeiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.#T1#
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings is looking for a counter combo.
Cummings checks a leg kick.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Cummings shoots in looking for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cummings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Cummings avoids the punch easily.
Cummings walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
The fighters circling - Ribeiro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Cummings counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cummings walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Ribeiro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cummings counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro is controlling Cummings's posture.
Cummings trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cummings postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribeiro is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cummings, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ribeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cummings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Cummings's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Ribeiro tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cummings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cummings stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings is not content to let Ribeiro control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Cummings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cummings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cummings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cummings moves out of range of the strikes.
Cummings appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Ribeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Cummings throws a big counter combination but Ribeiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cummings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Cummings shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeiro's guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cummings trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cummings looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cummings trying to control the position. #SUB#
Cummings is looking for a triangle here but Ribeiro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cummings tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Cummings is working away.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cummings down.
Cummings is looking to reverse the position.
Cummings sneaks back into half guard.
Cummings controlling the position well.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Ribeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribeiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cummings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro controlling his opponent.
Cummings is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings regains half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Cummings won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
so Cummings counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Ribeiro has his feet on Cummings's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cummings went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribeiro. Ribeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Ribeiro. #T1##CL#
Cummings clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Cummings manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings has control of Ribeiro's left arm, preventing Ribeiro from doing any damage.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving. #T2#
Ribeiro postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ribeiro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cummings moves out of range of the body kick from Ribeiro.
Cummings swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cummings checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Ribeiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummings appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cummings tries to clinch there but Ribeiro circles away.
Cummings with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cummings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Cummings half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Cummings avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Ribeiro throws a hook but Cummings avoids it easily.
Cummings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribeiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Ribeiro looks to move away, Cummings throws a big counter combo but Ribeiro just gets out of the way.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Cummings ducked under it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cummings fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on David Cummings's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Cummings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cummings slips under a jab.
Cummings seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cummings slips a jab from Ribeiro.#CL#
Cummings has Ribeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro is pressed up against the cage. Cummings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ribeiro down to the mat. Ribeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings slips a jab from Ribeiro.
Cummings defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ribeiro misses with a hook.
Ribeiro cracks Cummings with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Cummings shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ribeiro napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Cummings working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ribeiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cummings tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it. #T2#
Cummings passes to side control.
Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cummings trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Cummings off him but Cummings keeps the position.
Cummings prevents Ribeiro from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cummings is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Ribeiro wants to control but Cummings postures up.
Cummings wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Ribeiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cummings off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Cummings defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ribeiro's arms.
Cummings rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! Cummings won't be happy about that! #T4#
Cummings keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Cummings is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Joanderson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Dangerfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dangerfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dangerfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kody Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerfield digs a good body shot into Ribeiro's ribs.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dangerfield misses the target.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Dangerfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick which misses Dangerfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Dangerfield tries to avoid it.
Dangerfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro defends it nicely.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dangerfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dangerfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro tries to land a leg kick but Dangerfield saw it coming and moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dangerfield throws an off balance right hand
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro unleashes a big counter combination but Dangerfield bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dangerfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dangerfield lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Dangerfield being controlled here momentarily.
Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribeiro has wrist control.
Ribeiro wants to stand up but Dangerfield is controlling him. #T2#
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Dangerfield tries to pass.
Dangerfield is working hard here to advance position.
Dangerfield passes Ribeiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control from the bottom.
Ribeiro won't allow Dangerfield to pass to mount.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Dangerfield sits in half guard. #SUB#
Dangerfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up here but Dangerfield is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dangerfield is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now.
Ribeiro is looking to control Dangerfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro lands a lovely overhand right.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dangerfield misses with a few strikes there.
Dangerfield takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Dangerfield misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.#T4##TD#
Dangerfield closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dangerfield lands in his opponent's guard.
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Dangerfield throwing strikes but missing.
Ribeiro looking to control.
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joanderson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dangerfield moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Some wild striking there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a straight right. Dangerfield didn't see that one coming.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangerfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dangerfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Dangerfield misses with a jab to the body
and Dangerfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dangerfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Dangerfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dangerfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Dangerfield looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!

Ribeiro throws Dangerfield to one side and escapes!
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!
Dangerfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries a quick counter leg kick but Dangerfield is wise to it.
Dangerfield throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Dangerfield misses with a combination
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Dangerfield throws a right and a left that Ribeiro avoids nicely.
Ribeiro leaves Dangerfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dangerfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Ribeiro coming out on top.
Ribeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangerfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Dangerfield misses.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dangerfield works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Dangerfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries to escape but Dangerfield is in control. #T2#
Ribeiro struggling a bit here.
Ribeiro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Dangerfield tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sloppy strikes there by Dangerfield.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro prevents Dangerfield from moving into mount.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield working away.
Dangerfield tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Dangerfield tries to advance to mount but Ribeiro denies him.
Ribeiro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dangerfield trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dangerfield postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Dangerfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ribeiro is trying to stand. #SUB#
Dangerfield is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Dangerfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dangerfield shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that Dangerfield avoids nicely.
Dangerfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Dangerfield.
Ribeiro throws out a counter right but Dangerfield avoids it with no problem.
Dangerfield connects with the punch.#TD#
Ribeiro gets caught flat footed, as Dangerfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dangerfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ribeiro is pulling down on Dangerfield's head. It's preventing any offense from Dangerfield, at least for the moment.
Dangerfield passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Kody Dangerfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ribeiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Dangerfield is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Ribeiro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dangerfield is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dangerfield is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now.
Ribeiro wants to control but Dangerfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribeiro tries to kick Dangerfield off but Dangerfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dangerfield throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Dangerfield throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Dangerfield lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Ribeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Dangerfield's head.
Dangerfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice combination there by Ribeiro.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dangerfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dangerfield. #T3#
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Dangerfield moves away and avoids it.
Dangerfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro is trying to defend but Dangerfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Ribeiro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dangerfield misses with a wild body shot.
Dangerfield moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Dangerfield throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Dangerfield misses the jab.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dangerfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Dangerfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Dangerfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Dangerfield tries for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away easily
and Ribeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro lands with a straight right. Dangerfield didn't see that one coming.
Ribeiro catches Dangerfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ribeiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dangerfield's head back.
Dangerfield throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro thinks about the counter body kick.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dangerfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Dangerfield slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Dangerfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Dangerfield misses with a jab to the body
and Ribeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kody Dangerfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Dangerfield uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
After the fight, Joanderson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland 215
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribeiro enables Hitoshi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hitoshi passes into side control.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro tries to buck Hitoshi off but Hitoshi is having none of it.
Ribeiro wants to control but Hitoshi postures up.
Ribeiro is looking to reverse the position.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hitoshi is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Ribeiro has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Ribeiro! He waited for his chance and took it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1##TD#
Gustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Gustus trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustus. #T1##SUB#
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
Gustus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Gustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gustus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus throwing shots but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Gustus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribeiro is refusing to be controlled, as Gustus sits in half guard.
Gustus wants to free his trapped foot but Ribeiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro manages to get to full guard.
Gustus trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus postures up in Ribeiro's guard and throws a big left but Ribeiro blocks it.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus advances position into side control!
Gustus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ribeiro!
Gustus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus tries to control but Ribeiro wriggling away. #SUB#
Gustus has control of Ribeiro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ribeiro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rantang Gustus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Ribeiro clinches up with Gustus and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
Gustus tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Gustus drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gustus is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Gustus pulls guard successfully.
Gustus wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Gustus working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Gustus looking for a guillotine here but Ribeiro defends easily.
Gustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribeiro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustus manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gustus looking to control.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Gustus keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Gustus is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ribeiro throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gustus's body to avoid the submission. Gustus has instead reached around Ribeiro's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gustus arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 90: Thomas v Franjic
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Baez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Baez throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Baez as Ribeiro shoots in.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro misses with a two punch combination.
Baez is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribeiro goes for a double leg but Baez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baez continues to drive forward.
Baez working aggressively here.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ribeiro trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Baez.
Baez just leaning against Ribeiro, taking a breather. #TD#
Ribeiro jumps guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Baez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baez defends it easily.#SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baez looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Baez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro preventing the sweep.
Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
Baez wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Baez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Baez really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking to isolate an arm here. Baez doesn't see it coming and as Ribeiro extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: RISE Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pugsley scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Pugsley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pugsley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Ribeiro drops back looking for a leg! Pugsley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pugsley manages to kick Ribeiro off! Ribeiro jumps back into Pugsley's guard.
Pugsley trying to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pugsley moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugsley is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Pugsley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Pugsley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pugsley can't get the takedown. #T3#
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pugsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Pugsley looking to score a takedown here. Ribeiro is defending well but Pugsley drives through and ends up in Ribeiro's guard.
Pugsley controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Pugsley trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pugsley working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pugsley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pugsley postures up.
Ribeiro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugsley is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pugsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Pugsley has his takedown stuffed
and Ribeiro counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joanderson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to is feet but Pugsley passes into side control.
Pugsley tries to move to mount but Ribeiro blocks the move with his legs.
Ribeiro is trying to control Pugsley's posture but Pugsley avoids it.
Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pugsley is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribeiro from advancing to side control.
Arthur Pugsley has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro throwing shots but Pugsley is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Pugsley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pugsley is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Pugsley is defending well.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Pugsley dodges it nicely.
Pugsley won't allow Ribeiro to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pugsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugsley sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
Pugsley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Pugsley defends it easily.
Pugsley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pugsley content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pugsley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Pugsley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugsley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribeiro trying to keep a closed guard but Pugsley is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arthur Pugsley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pugsley forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.
Pugsley stalling.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Pugsley keeps him there for the moment.
Pugsley is trying to drag Ribeiro to the mat but Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Pugsley can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Pugsley is controlling him.
Pugsley stalling the fight. #TD2#
Pugsley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ribeiro is trying to keep an underhook but Pugsley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pugsley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Pugsley postures up.
Ribeiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Ribeiro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribeiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugsley keeps working. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugsley keeps working. #T3#
Ribeiro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pugsley is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pugsley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Pugsley defends it.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro is looking to stall here but Pugsley recovers full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Pugsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Pugsley ducks under and follows up with a left that Pugsley also avoids with ease.
Pugsley dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
A less than humble Joanderson Ribeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 60: Hunt v Daxton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Cummings takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cummings is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Cummings moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Ribeiro backs off Cummings throws a huge counter combo but Ribeiro manages to avoid it all.
We've been hearing reports that Ribeiro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Cummings counters with a shoot takedown. Ribeiro fights it but they end up in guard.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Cummings is pushing down on Ribeiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribeiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Cummings has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.
Cummings is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Ribeiro actively working from the bottom here.
Cummings is controlling the pace. #T1#
Cummings is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cummings seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Cummings tries to improve position but can't.
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Cummings is looking to regain half guard here but Ribeiro keeps moving and retains side control.
Cummings is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummings, who protects the arm well.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Cummings blocks the move with his legs.
Cummings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Cummings looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro is looking to advance position but Cummings won't allow it.
Cummings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Cummings is trying to get back to full guard.
Cummings trying to control but Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cummings tries to lock up and control but Ribeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cummings tries to reverse the position but Ribeiro maintains control.
We've been informed that Cummings has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cummings wants to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Cummings gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummings is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Cummings defends the submission attempt.
Cummings tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Cummings desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Cummings is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribeiro with a body shot.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Cummings ducks under and follows up with a left that Cummings also avoids with ease.
Cummings is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Cummings decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is working for a submission of some sort.
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cummings is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Cummings seems to be working for a kimura but Ribeiro defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribeiro is looking to control Cummings's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cummings looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Cummings trying to control the action but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cummings seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribeiro trying to hold on to Cummings's head to control him but Cummings postures up. #SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cummings. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummings lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Cummings avoids it well.
Cummings changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cummings avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Cummings gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cummings has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ribeiro regains guard immediately.
Cummings wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Cummings will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Ribeiro misses.
Cummings slips a jab and a cross from Ribeiro.
Cummings counters with a body kick.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Cummings counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cummings slips nicely into half guard.
Cummings moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Cummings tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cummings has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cummings is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cummings staying calm.#SUB2#
Cummings swings around for an armbar but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cummings's guard.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.#SUB2#
Cummings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribeiro defends well.
Cummings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom.
David Cummings has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ribeiro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummings is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Cummings keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cummings is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cummings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ribeiro is defending well. Cummings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ribeiro has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cummings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Cummings!
After winning the bout, David Cummings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Luokkamaki with a series of wild strikes but Luokkamaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luokkamaki is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luokkamaki.
Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab.
Luokkamaki seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luokkamaki staying out of range there.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Luokkamaki ducked under it nicely.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luokkamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Luokkamaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Luokkamaki stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Luokkamaki has him pressed against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Ribeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Luokkamaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luokkamaki is looking to advance position but Ribeiro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Ribeiro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Luokkamaki has worked his arm free - good work by Luokkamaki!
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luokkamaki keeps working. #T2#
Luokkamaki tries to control but Ribeiro manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Luokkamaki tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Luokkamaki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luokkamaki rolls, trying to escape but Ribeiro keeps control of the position.
Luokkamaki is working hard here to advance position.
Luokkamaki prevents Ribeiro from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Luokkamaki can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for the choke. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Luokkamaki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ribeiro.
Luokkamaki trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for the choke from the back position but Luokkamaki is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Ribeiro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Luokkamaki is controlling Ribeiro 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Luokkamaki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for a guillotine here but Luokkamaki defends easily. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luokkamaki defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that 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.#R2#
Luokkamaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Joanderson Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luokkamaki dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Luokkamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luokkamaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Luokkamaki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luokkamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
As Ribeiro tries to get set, Luokkamaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribeiro manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luokkamaki swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses the jab.#T1#
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut. Luokkamaki saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Luokkamaki avoids them all with ease.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.#CL#
Luokkamaki closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luokkamaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Luokkamaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luokkamaki has Ribeiro pressed against the cage.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand.
Luokkamaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luokkamaki walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luokkamaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Luokkamaki is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribeiro.#T2#
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki is looking to counter the offense by Ribeiro and move into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luokkamaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Luokkamaki's shoulder, as Luokkamaki tries to avoid the shot.
As Ribeiro tries to get set, Luokkamaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribeiro manages to avoid the attempt.
Luokkamaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luokkamaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Luokkamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luokkamaki.
Ribeiro misses with the combination.
Luokkamaki thuds a left hand into Ribeiro's body.
Luokkamaki lands the left hand.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Luokkamaki lands with a good body shot.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luokkamaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luokkamaki throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luokkamaki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Luokkamaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Luokkamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Luokkamaki also avoids with ease.
Luokkamaki misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination but Luokkamaki avoids it well.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Luokkamaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Luokkamaki also avoids with ease.
Luokkamaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Ribeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luokkamaki connects with a crisp jab.
Luokkamaki looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Ribeiro is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luokkamaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Luokkamaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribeiro misses with a double jab #CL#
and Luokkamaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki is leaning against Ribeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luokkamaki works on Ribeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jere Luokkamaki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Luokkamaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the body.
Luokkamaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Luokkamaki connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Luokkamaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Luokkamaki connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Luokkamaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ribeiros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Luokkamaki.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luokkamaki throws a big shot that misses.
Luokkamaki clobbers Ribeiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribeiro throws a nice looking combination but Luokkamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.#CL#
Luokkamaki forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage. #TD2#
Ribeiro pulls Luokkamaki into guard.
Joanderson Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luokkamaki is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Luokkamaki defends it easily.
Luokkamaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Luokkamaki preventing the sweep. #T2#
Luokkamaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Luokkamaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Luokkamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luokkamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Luokkamaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ribeiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Luokkamaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ribeiro misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
Luokkamaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Luokkamaki.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Luokkamaki strikes.#CL#
Luokkamaki closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luokkamaki smiles and moves away.
Luokkamaki lands a head shot.
Luokkamaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro throws a counter combo.
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Luokkamaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribeiro manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Luokkamaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jere Luokkamaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
Luokkamaki tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Luokkamaki back against the cage.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ribeiro successfully pulls guard.
Luokkamaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luokkamaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard but Luokkamaki passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Luokkamaki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ribeiro.
Luokkamaki staying calm.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Luokkamaki 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jere Luokkamaki!

Event: RISE 34: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Cartier takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches. #BC2#
Cartier manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Cartier.
Cartier just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartier throws a right hand that misses
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cartier throws a head kick but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ribeiro.
Cartier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartier misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro connects with a jab.
Cartier misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartier misses with a hook.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartier throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Ribeiro works Cartier's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro jumps guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Cartier postures up. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cartier is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cartier looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet.
Cartier trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Cartier works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cartier is pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeiro is holding on for now.
Ribeiro is not content to let Cartier control the position.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cartier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cartier's back!#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro tightening his grip on Cartier, looking for the choke.
Cartier told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cartier is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ribeiro gets his way! #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cartier knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cartier for a finish.
Ribeiro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #T4#
Ribeiro doesn't have the hooks in and Cartier manages to turn into his guard.
Cartier stands and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cartier laying and praying for a moment but Ribeiro takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Cartier has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartier.
Ribeiro is concentrating on defense, preventing Cartier from advancing position.
Cartier is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joanderson Ribeiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Cartier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cartier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartier doesn't seem phased though.
Cartier with a nice calf kick.
Cartier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartier throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Cartier misses with a right hand #CL#
and Ribeiro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cartier misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cartier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cartier walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Cartier circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ribeiro instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cartier breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Cartier looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Cartier fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribeiro in the body.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Cartier.
Ribeiro is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A jab from Cartier misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartier swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Cartier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Cartier manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Ribeiro lands a jab.
Cartier misses with a body shot.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cash Cartier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartier.
A slow jab from Cartier misses its intended target.
Cartier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribeiro.#T2##CL#
Cartier gets tackled into the cage by Ribeiro. Ribeiro maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Cartier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cartier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cartier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Cartier defends it easily.
Cartier wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Cartier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cartier defends it easily.
Cartier looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ribeiro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joanderson Ribeiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cartier wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling the position.
Ribeiro trying to control but Cartier is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ribeiro throws an elbow that misses. Cartier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribeiro's guard. Nice move by Cartier!#REVB##SUB#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cartier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ribeiro 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.
Cartier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cash Cartier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cartier avoids the body shot from Ribeiro. #CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike from Cartier.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but Cartier won't allow it. #TD#
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cartier uses from the top position.
Cartier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cartier wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving. #SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cartier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartier's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartier keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Cartier wants to stand but Ribeiro is controlling the position. #ES2#
Cartier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Cartier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.
Cartier leaning against his opponent.
Cartier lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off. #TD#
Ribeiro jumps into guard, dragging Cartier to the mat.
Cartier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cartier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ribeiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ribeiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ribeiro! #REVR#
Cartier is not content to let Ribeiro control the position. #T2#
Cartier is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro wants to control but Cartier is keeping him busy.
Cartier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ribeiro is controlling him well.
Cartier tries to bench press Ribeiro off him but Ribeiro keeps the position.
Cartier pushes Ribeiro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ribeiro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Cartier is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cartier knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Ribeiro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cartier struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribeiro tries to move to mount but Cartier blocks the move with his legs.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Cartier is working away. #SUB#
Ribeiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ribeiro but great work by Cartier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joanderson Ribeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribeiro 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joanderson Ribeiro!
In his post fight interview, Joanderson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Cash Cartier was interviewed post fight and said 'Still got paid '.

Event: GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro blocks a head kick by Ming.
Ming scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribeiro's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribeiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head kick from Ming lands but Ribeiro takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Joanderson Ribeiro has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ming. That's going to slow Ribeiro down.
Ming throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ming keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penny Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ming misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Ming breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Ming avoids them all with ease.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Ribeiro.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Whack! Ming lands a heavy head kick that drops Ribeiro. The ref tackles Ming to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ribeiro was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Penny Ming!
Penny Ming is the new lightweight champion!

Event: GFC 155-205 tournament round 2
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Zues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zues misses with a wild combination.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Zues is avoiding it.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Zues scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Zues avoids them all with ease.
Ribeiro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice cross by Zues.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zues showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro. #CL2#
Zues closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Zues stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Ribeiro jumps guard but Zues stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joanderson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Zues breaks the clinch.
Zues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Zues lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Ribeiro tries to sprawl but Zues drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zues is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zues should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Zues should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joanderson Ribeiro!
A less than humble Joanderson Ribeiro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: 155/205 lb tournament round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Tyler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ribeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyler, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribeiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort.
Ribeiro is nestled in close to Tyler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Tyler is defending against the submission attempts here by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro controlling the pace. #T1#
Tyler is in trouble now - Ribeiro has advanced to mount!
Tyler avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ribeiro.
Tyler is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Ribeiro is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Tyler is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!
Joanderson Ribeiro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
A head kick misses from Brown.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ribeiro is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joanderson Ribeiro!
In his post fight interview, Joanderson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Ribeiro takes a swing at Szymanski's ribcage but misses.
Szymanski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Szymanski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szymanski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ribeiro stalks Szymanski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Szymanski's face. Szymanski staggers backwards, shaken.
Ribeiro connects with a combination that backs up Szymanski into the cage. Ribeiro lands a flurry of punches that gets past Szymanski's guard. Szymanski is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Ribeiro bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joanderson Ribeiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#It looks like John Aldo has been cut.
Ribeiro connects with a right hand. Aldo shakes it off.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Aldo working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribeiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aldo connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Aldo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aldo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldo's best efforts.
Aldo content to control rather than advance.
Aldo stops Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#T1#
Aldo is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aldo controls the pace.#T2#
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aldo really is a fat lump.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Aldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aldo is defending well. Ribeiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aldo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ribeiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2021

#R1#
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribeiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Ribeiro does no damage.
Ribeiro scores with a nice strike.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Du Bois gets a double leg takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Du Bois content to stall in guard here.
Ribeiro 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.
Du Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribeiro has his foot on Du Bois's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Du Bois works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Ribeiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Du Bois rolls with it to try and escape but Ribeiro cranks on the arm and Du Bois is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro!

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