|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lipidio Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Thrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 174 cm
23
140 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
166 cm
25
148 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lipidio Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Jong Thrill!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thrill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Thrill moves out of range.
Ribeiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thrill misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thrill.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thrill.
Ribeiro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left and a right from Ribeiro both land. Nice combination.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thrill.
Thrill is rocked!
Thrill gets a takedown into half guard.
Thrill is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrill is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ribeiro still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ribeiro has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Thrill looks gassed!
Ribeiro stands up and beckons Thrill to his feet.
Thrill misses with a looping left.
Thrill checks a low kick from Ribeiro.
Thrill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribeiro on the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribeiro lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thrill looks to land a left hand but Ribeiro moved out of range nicely.
Thrill checks a low kick from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrill is just out of range.
Thrill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribeiro throws a combination that misses
and Thrill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thrill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to slow Thrill down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Thrill ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrill also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrill.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Thrill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes one on the button.
Thrill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thrill blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Thrill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Thrill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribeiro can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrill scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribeiro looks to land a combination. Thrill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Thrill moves out of range easily.
Ribeiro walks into a left hand.
Thrill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thrill waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Ribeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lipidio 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.
Nice takedown defense from Ribeiro. No joy for Thrill on that attempt.
Ribeiro misses with a combination
and Thrill counters with a nice uppercut.
Thrill blocks a head kick by Ribeiro.
Thrill checks a low kick from Ribeiro.
Thrill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a kick to the temple. Thrill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thrill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thrill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thrill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrill is trying to work for a kimura but Ribeiro is defending well.
Thrill tries to pass to full mount but Ribeiro defends it.
Thrill trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Thrill might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribeiro kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thrill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribeiro.
Thrill dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thrill is able to avoid easily.
Ribeiro feints and then cracks Thrill's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrill down.
Thrill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ribeiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrill's calf.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Thrill is just out of range.
Lipidio Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro tries to work over Thrill's front leg with a kick but Thrill checks it.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thrill scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Thrill trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrill passes into half guard.
Thrill is looking for a kimura but Ribeiro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrill to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is staying active underneath Thrill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Thrill is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thrill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thrill wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribeiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Thrill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ribeiro is looking to slow Thrill down with leg kicks.
Thrill fails with the takedown.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that Thrill semi-blocks.
Ribeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrill.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ribeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a head kick that Thrill semi-blocks.
Ribeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribeiro misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrill throws a combination that misses
and Thrill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrill throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrill circles away quickly and effectively.
Thrill defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Ribeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrill shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribeiro is trying to defend but Thrill finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thrill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet.
Thrill passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thrill is working for a guillotine from mount but Ribeiro frees his head quite easily.
Thrill moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ribeiro has worked his arm free - good work by Ribeiro!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thrill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ribeiro is avoiding damage well.
Thrill slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribeiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thrill tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribeiro tries to escape but Thrill is in control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thrill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Thrill's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ribeiro tries to land a front kick but Thrill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thrill misses with a two punch combination.
Lipidio Ribeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrill throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lipidio 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lipidio Ribeiro!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
61% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
