PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ribeiro
vs
Majors

188 cm
29
195 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

187 cm
27
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Majors fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribeiro sprawls well initially but Majors persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Ribeiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Majors.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Majors stopping the sweep attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Majors trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majors wants to control from the top but Ribeiro keeps moving.
Majors won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Majors from standing up.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Majors from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Majors is aware though and is defending well.
Majors postures up.

Ribeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Majors uses it to pass to side control.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro manages to get back to half guard.
Ribeiro is not content to let Majors control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Majors has control of the leg.
Majors is nestled in close to Ribeiro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Majors trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Majors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. Majors is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majors is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Majors not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Majors working over Ribeiro with some ground and pound. Ribeiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Majors missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors thows a huge punch but Ribeiro dodges it nicely.
Majors is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
Majors working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh. Ribeiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Ribeiro has his feet on Majors's thighs here. He's pushed Majors off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Majors screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Ribeiro!
Gustavo Ribeiro took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.