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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Dangerfield (ranked 1529 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 137 p4p, 131 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen Tropkillaz-Gorilla as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kody Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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?
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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