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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ogie Oglethorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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188 cm
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195 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ogie Oglethorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Oglethorpe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oglethorpe did well to prevent Ribeiro getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oglethorpe is trying to stand back up but Ribeiro is controlling him
Ribeiro is controlling the pace.
Ribeiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oglethorpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to pass to full mount but Oglethorpe defends it.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gustavo Ribeiro hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Oglethorpe sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ogie Oglethorpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
Oglethorpe 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 fails to land with a series of punches.
Oglethorpe instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oglethorpe prevents it.
Oglethorpe throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro wants a takedown.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Oglethorpe misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro is working for takedown but Oglethorpe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oglethorpe lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro looking for a takedown.
Oglethorpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oglethorpe.
A short right from Oglethorpe on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oglethorpe throws a head punch that misses.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oglethorpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oglethorpe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ribeiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oglethorpe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribeiro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oglethorpe defends it nicely.
Oglethorpe misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Oglethorpe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oglethorpe wants to clinch.
Ogie Oglethorpe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Oglethorpe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oglethorpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Oglethorpe. Oglethorpe maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oglethorpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ogie Oglethorpe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oglethorpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oglethorpe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gustavo Ribeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ribeiro fails with the takedown.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt - Oglethorpe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Ogie Oglethorpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
A left lands for Oglethorpe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Oglethorpe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oglethorpe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Oglethorpe working aggressively here.
Oglethorpe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Ribeiro pulls Oglethorpe into guard.
Oglethorpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oglethorpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oglethorpe wants to stand and escape but instead Ribeiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro postures up in Oglethorpe's guard and throws a big left but Oglethorpe blocks it.
Ribeiro trying to control but Oglethorpe is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Oglethorpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Ribeiro.
Nice takedown defense from Oglethorpe. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oglethorpe.
Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Oglethorpe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribeiro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oglethorpe quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Oglethorpe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Oglethorpe wants to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Oglethorpe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oglethorpe is holding on for now.
Ribeiro thows a huge punch but Oglethorpe dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Oglethorpe is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Oglethorpe is out of range.
Oglethorpe closes the distance and clinches.
Oglethorpe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oglethorpe prevents it.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oglethorpe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oglethorpe throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oglethorpe.
Ribeiro stalling.
Oglethorpe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oglethorpe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oglethorpe misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oglethorpe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oglethorpe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oglethorpe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ogie Oglethorpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oglethorpe keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Oglethorpe is defending well.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oglethorpe is trying to stand up here but Ribeiro is controlling him well.
Ribeiro trying to control from Oglethorpe's half guard. Oglethorpe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oglethorpe has a closed guard, preventing Ribeiro from standing up.
Ribeiro stops Oglethorpe from standing up.
Oglethorpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oglethorpe tries to get out of the position.
Oglethorpe keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro won't allow Oglethorpe to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Oglethorpe is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oglethorpe wriggles free and stands up.
Oglethorpe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
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.
Oglethorpe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Oglethorpe sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Oglethorpe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribeiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribeiro drives through and clinches with Oglethorpe against the cage.
Oglethorpe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oglethorpe prevents the takedown attempt.
Oglethorpe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oglethorpe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ribeiro is trying to drag Oglethorpe to the mat but Oglethorpe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Ogie Oglethorpe.
I think Oglethorpe 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ogie Oglethorpe!
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energy
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hype
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