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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benito Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benito Sobral has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benito Sobral!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hirlo Ribeiro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sobral misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobral misses with a straight right.
Sobral slow jab from Hirlo Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Hirlo Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
Sobral scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Hirlo Ribeiro is not content to let Sobral control the position.
Sobral prevents Hirlo Ribeiro from improving his position.
Hirlo Ribeiro is pressing down on Sobral's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sobral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sobral tries to stand but Hirlo Ribeiro is controlling from the bottom.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps moving.
Sobral stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirlo Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Sobral.
Hirlo Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Sobral misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobral pinned against the cage. Sobral gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sobral looks to land a combination but Hirlo Ribeiro avoids it well.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobral with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sobral is looking to improve his position.
Sobral is breathing heavily.
Hirlo Ribeiro is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sobral reverses the position - he's now on top in Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
Sobral working some strikes from top position.
Sobral wants to get up but he can't break Hirlo Ribeiro 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hirlo Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirlo Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Sobral from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro has an active guard here but Sobral has managed to pass into half guard.
Sobral wants to pass to mount but Hirlo Ribeiro is defending the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Sobral is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Sobral seems content to control.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hirlo Ribeiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hirlo Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral decides to return to a standing position.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Sobral counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hirlo Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Crunch! Sobral slams his shin into Hirlo Ribeiro 's torso.
Sobral misses with an uppercut. Hirlo Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Sobral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobral tries for a takedown but Hirlo Ribeiro circles away easily
and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a shoot takedown. Sobral fights it but they end up in guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking to pass the guard.
Sobral 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.
Sobral pulls Hirlo Ribeiro in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirlo Ribeiro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hirlo Ribeiro postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Sobral is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobral scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobral uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral throws a leg kick which misses Hirlo Ribeiro 's front leg but catches the back leg as Hirlo Ribeiro tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobral scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hirlo Ribeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Benito Sobral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Benito Sobral will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobral scores with a nice body kick.
Hirlo Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sobral.
Sobral swinging wilding here.
Sobral looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hirlo Ribeiro !
Sobral working the ground and pound effectively.
Sobral stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sobral as he jumps to the side.
Nice combo by Sobral! Oh, that's hurt him - Hirlo Ribeiro falls to the canvas and Sobral follows him into side control.
Hirlo Ribeiro is rocked!
Benito Sobral overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hirlo Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobral is staying tight to Hirlo Ribeiro 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hirlo Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Sobral finish him?
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to bench press Sobral off him but Sobral keeps the position.
Sobral advances to mount.
Hirlo Ribeiro seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to finish this one by submission but Hirlo Ribeiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sobral.
Sobral stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Sobral swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hirlo Ribeiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hirlo Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Sobral.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobral throws a combination that misses
and Hirlo Ribeiro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobral's guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hirlo Ribeiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral has his hands on Hirlo Ribeiro 's head, controlling the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Sobral is keeping the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobral dives on top into guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping busy on the bottom but Sobral has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sobral is tying to control. Hirlo Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirlo Ribeiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirlo Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Sobral cracks Hirlo Ribeiro with a solid left hand.
Hirlo Ribeiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Sobral drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobral jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral passes Hirlo Ribeiro 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to roll over but Sobral keeps him under control.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirlo Ribeiro !
Sobral working for a guillotine from mount but Hirlo Ribeiro is in no mood to give up.
Sobral is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hirlo Ribeiro slips a jab from Sobral.
Sobral pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sobral doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobral's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirlo Ribeiro is working away from the top position though.
Sobral moves into full guard.
Sobral is looking for a triangle but Hirlo Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Sobral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobral is trying to control the position but Hirlo Ribeiro postures up.
Sobral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobral throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sobral is looking for a triangle but Hirlo Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hirlo Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Sobral dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in for a double leg but Sobral sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hirlo Ribeiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hirlo Ribeiro lands in his opponent's guard.
Sobral working for a triangle but Hirlo Ribeiro defends it easily.
Sobral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hirlo Ribeiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral looking for a guillotine here but Hirlo Ribeiro defends easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobral is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sobral dives on top into guard.
Sobral trying to control but Hirlo Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Hirlo Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobral drops back looking for a leg! Hirlo Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hirlo Ribeiro manages to kick Sobral off! Sobral jumps back into Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobral doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobral manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral passes Hirlo Ribeiro 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sobral's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sobral's back!
Sobral tries to roll but Hirlo Ribeiro sticks to his back.
Sobral rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sobral misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sobral tries to kick Hirlo Ribeiro off but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Hirlo Ribeiro pulls his head out easily.
Sobral gets full guard.
Sobral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
Hirlo Ribeiro working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Sobral pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hirlo Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Sobral tries to pass.
Sobral decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hirlo Ribeiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobral finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Benito Sobral is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral throws a looping overhand right but Hirlo Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hirlo Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Sobral.
Sobral misses the jab.
Hirlo Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
so Sobral counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Benito Sobral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirlo Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Sobral 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.
Sobral won't allow Hirlo Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Hirlo Ribeiro keeps moving.
Hirlo Ribeiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sobral escapes and throws Hirlo Ribeiro 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hirlo Ribeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobral lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral trying to control the action but Hirlo Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Sobral taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Sobral clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sobral gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Hirlo Ribeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hirlo Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobral looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirlo Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Hirlo Ribeiro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hirlo Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hirlo Ribeiro slips nicely into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sobral is trying to stand back up but Hirlo Ribeiro is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral wants to control but Hirlo Ribeiro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sobral trying to control the position.
Hirlo Ribeiro won't allow Sobral to sweep him here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobral misses with a straight left.
Hirlo Ribeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hirlo Ribeiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirlo Ribeiro swings around for an armbar but Sobral sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hirlo Ribeiro 's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hirlo Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobral can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral trying to control but Hirlo Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Hirlo Ribeiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.
Sobral pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirlo Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Hirlo Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sobral should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hirlo Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Sobral 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 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro !
Aragones Hirlo Ribeiro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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