PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 327 p4p, 41 weight class) and Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 246 p4p, 29 weight class). Ribbler has chosen Bad Religion - Infected as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKane
vs
Ribbler

179 cm
22
163 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane connects with a crisp jab.
McKane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribbler. Ribbler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKane slips a jab from Ribbler.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Ribbler throws a combination that misses
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKane under the eye.
McKane scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribbler should have avoided that one.
Ribbler takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McKane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribbler's hands.
McKane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Ribbler's defenses.
Ribbler tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Ribbler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ribbler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKane moves away.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.
McKane is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribbler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbler.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribbler misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribbler 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.
McKane dips to his left and cracks Ribbler with an uppercut!
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane moves out of range as Ribbler strikes.
Ribbler walks into a straight right hand from McKane.
McKane wants to clinch up but Ribbler keeps it at a distance.
McKane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribbler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribbler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribbler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKane throws a big shot that misses.
McKane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from McKane.
Nice defenses there by Ribbler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Ribbler misses with a hook to the body
and McKane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribbler scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribbler lands a jab-cross combination.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Ribbler looks to land a combination. McKane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribbler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKane tries to clinch but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler cracks the inside of McKane's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
A punch lands to the side of McKane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKane takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler throws a hook but McKane blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribbler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribbler moves away.
Ribbler scores with a nice strike.
McKane takes one on the button.
McKane connects with a looping right hand.
Ribbler lunges at McKane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McKane's hand.

McKane is rocked!
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh McKane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbler throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane seems to have got his legs back now.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribbler misses with a right hand
and McKane counters with a left to the body.
Ribbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribbler throws out the jab.
Ribbler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McKane misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.
Ribbler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.
Ribbler feints and then cracks McKane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKane down.
A big right from McKane misses.
Ribbler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
Ribbler misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Ribbler. Those never looked like landing.
Ribbler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McKane misses the target.
McKane swings for the body but Ribbler moves out of range.
Ribbler misses with a looping left.
McKane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKane misses with a body shot
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
Ribbler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through McKane's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Ribbler. Beautiful body shot.
McKane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries to clinch up.
Ribbler throws a right and a left that McKane avoids nicely.
Ribbler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKane cracks Ribbler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
A little jabbing left from Ribbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
McKane scores with a body shot.
McKane scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with a looping right.
Ribbler scores with a three punch combo!
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane is looking to clinch.
McKane misses with an uppercut
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
McKane takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribbler.
A big right from Ribbler misses.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a sloppy head kick and McKane moves out of range easily.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but Ribbler manages to avoid it.
Ribbler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKane.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
McKane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKane scores with the left hand. Ribbler knows he should have avoided that one.
McKane misses with a hook. Ribbler ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
McKane misses with a left hand
and Ribbler counters with a one-two to the body.
McKane tries to clinch up but Ribbler circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
Ribbler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKane.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McKane defending well as Ribbler loads up on a big left hand.
McKane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from McKane.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Ribbler avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribbler jumps guard but McKane turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribbler tries to throw a body punch but McKane avoids it by throwing Ribbler back against the cage.
Ribbler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribbler lands a hook that snaps the head of McKane backwards.
Ribbler prevents a body shot from McKane.
Ribbler lands a nice uppercut.
Ribbler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribbler misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ibbe Ribbler 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!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McKane.
Ribbler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribbler duly obliges.
Ribbler defending well as McKane loads up on a big left hand.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
McKane lands a jab.
McKane looks to clinch
and Ribbler counters with a right hand to the body.
McKane takes a swing at Ribbler's ribcage but misses.
Ribbler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribbler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Ribbler moved out of range.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Ribbler as he connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
McKane misses with a hook
and Ribbler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribbler misses with a hook
and McKane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribbler misses with a lunging right hand
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Ribbler keeps the fight on the outside.
McKane tries to clinch there but Ribbler circles away.
Ribbler misses with a shot to the body
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Ribbler misses with a straight right.

McKane moves into the clinch.
Ribbler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
Ribbler misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from McKane.
Ribbler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKane is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribbler or not.
Ribbler lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McKane tries a body shot but Ribbler blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribbler.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribbler swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ribbler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler won't allow McKane to get back to his feet.
McKane keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but McKane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribbler is controlling him.
Ribbler with a flurry of punches that miss.

McKane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKane pushes Ribbler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from McKane.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbler's elbow.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKane avoids it.
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!
Good body shot from Ribbler.
McKane prevents a body shot from Ribbler.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribbler prevents a body shot from McKane.
Ribbler scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Ribbler.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane misses with some punches.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taz McKane did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ribbler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribbler misses with a head kick.
Ribbler ducks right into an uppercut from McKane.
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab lands there for McKane.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
Ribbler unleashes a big counter combination but McKane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibbe Ribbler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
Ribbler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribbler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKane misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribbler.
Ribbler takes one on the button.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but McKane moves out of range.
A cross from McKane lands.
McKane jabs Ribbler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribbler throws out a loose jab but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler blocks a jab.
Ribbler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKane.
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribbler throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Ribbler.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Ribbler's shoulder, as Ribbler tries to avoid the shot.
Ribbler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribbler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Ribbler moves away from the strike by McKane.
Ribbler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribbler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribbler avoids the body shot from McKane.
Ribbler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribbler looks to land a combination but McKane avoids it well.
Ribbler looks to land a left hand but McKane moved out of range nicely.
Ribbler slips a jab from McKane.
Nice cross by Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a right hand that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribbler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands with a hook. Ribbler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribbler throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Ribbler's belly button to the back.
McKane with a hook.
McKane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane lands an overhand right.
Ribbler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
McKane misses with a straight left.
Ribbler slips under a jab from McKane.
Ribbler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribbler moves out of range as McKane strikes.
McKane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ribbler misses its intended target.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
Ribbler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by McKane as he connects with a hook.
McKane moves in looking to clinch but Ribbler pushes him off.
Ribbler slips a straight right by McKane.
The fighters circling - Ribbler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
A little jabbing left from Ribbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKane tries to clinch but Ribbler is having none of it.
Ribbler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribbler.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane had his way with Ibbe Ribbler in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ribbler thumps McKane with a low kick.
Ribbler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribbler.
McKane loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKane. Ribbler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKane.
McKane throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKane is looking to clinch but Ribbler is avoiding it.
McKane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribbler's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane lands a lovely overhand right.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribbler is just out of range.
McKane lands a nice shot that snaps Ribbler's head back.
McKane jabs at Ribbler's body.
Ribbler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane looks to land a right hand but Ribbler moved out of range.
Ribbler fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
Ribbler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribbler slips a jab from McKane.
A big left from McKane misses.
Ribbler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McKane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler looks to score with a jab to the body but McKane is just out of range.
It looked like McKane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McKane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribbler throws an off balance right hand
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribbler tries to bum rush McKane with a series of wild strikes but McKane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from McKane misses its target.
Ribbler tests McKane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribbler throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane scores with a jab.
McKane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ribbler looks to land a right hand but McKane moved out of range.
Ribbler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane just misses with a punch to the body.

Ribbler tries to keep at a distance but McKane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from McKane.
Ribbler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribbler pushes McKane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from McKane.
Ribbler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribbler misses with a knee strike.
McKane swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Ribbler.
McKane lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane stops a takedown attempt from Ribbler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ribbler.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribbler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribbler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
A short left from McKane.
Ribbler tries to land a knee to the head but McKane blocks with his arms.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribbler backwards.
McKane misses with some punches.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
McKane working aggressively here.
Ribbler working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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 Taz McKane.
Well McKane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz McKane!
Taz McKane is the new lightweight champion!
Taz McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.