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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2398 p4p, 267 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 1162 p4p, 134 weight class). Ribbler comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. Salieri has chosen DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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165 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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179 cm
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162 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ibbe Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri tries to land a leg kick but Ribbler saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Salieri lands with an overhand left.
Ribbler tries to clinch but Salieri moves out of range.
Ribbler defending well as Salieri loads up on a big left hand.
Salieri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salieri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribbler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribbler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribbler.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri jabs Ribbler right on the nose. Ribbler blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri missing with a left hand there. Ribbler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salieri throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely.
Ribbler has Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salieri working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Ribbler.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ribbler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribbler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salieri backwards.
Salieri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Salieri can't break the clinch.
Ribbler wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salieri.
Ribbler throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri blocks an uppercut.
Ribbler tries to throw a body punch but Salieri avoids it by throwing Ribbler back against the ropes.
Ribbler stalling in the clinch but Salieri improves position.
Salieri looking to slow down the pace here.
Salieri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Salieri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbler.
Ribbler tries to land knees in the clinch but Salieri avoids the damage to the body.
Salieri is trying to break free.
Ribbler managing to block the knees to the body from Salieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salieri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ribbler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salieri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribbler scrambles back to his feet.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Salieri.
Salieri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribbler is able to avoid easily.
Ribbler moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribbler's calf.
Salieri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salieri lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribbler's head.
Salieri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler takes one to the side of the head.
Salieri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salieri throws a low kick, looking for Ribbler's leg but Ribbler calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribbler.
Ribbler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Salieri misses
and Ribbler counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salieri.
Salieri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribbler.
Ribbler is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salieri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Salieri lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri loads up on a big right hand but Ribbler slips the punch.
It looked like Ribbler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salieri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribbler doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribbler blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Salieri tenderised Ribbler's leg. Ribbler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Salieri throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri has a takedown stuffed.
Salieri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribbler.
A leg kick checked by Ribbler.
Salieri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Salieri lands with a cross.
Ribbler wants to clinch but Salieri slips to the side
and Salieri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribbler thinking.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
A short uppercut from Salieri.
Salieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribbler.
Ribbler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salieri scores with a shot to the side of Ribbler's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salieri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salieri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribbler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Salieri tries to improve position but can't.
Ribbler with the ground and pound but Salieri regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ribbler wants to control but Salieri is keeping him busy.
Salieri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribbler throwing strikes but missing.
Salieri wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ribbler is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Salieri misses with a body shot.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salieri misses the shot to the body.
Ribbler closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler lands with a left to the head.
Salieri lands with a left to the head.
Ribbler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbler tries to pull guard but Salieri won't allow it.
Salieri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salieri misses with a punch on the inside.
Salieri leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salieri.
Ribbler tries a body shot but Salieri blocks it.
Ribbler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibbe Ribbler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribbler lands with a short shot to the head.
Ribbler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Salieri throws a head punch that misses.
Salieri avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribbler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribbler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Salieri misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters with a stiff right hand.
Salieri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribbler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salieri.
Salieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler darts in trying to clinch
and Salieri counters with a leg kick.
Salieri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribbler pushes Salieri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ribbler throws a punch but it's blocked by Salieri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbler.
Ribbler misses with the head strike.
Ribbler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Salieri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribbler misses with some punches.
Ribbler with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Salieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Salieri has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbler.
A head punch on the inside from Salieri fails to land.
Ribbler working aggressively here.
Ribbler avoids the elbow strike from Salieri, against the ropes.
Ribbler can't find room to land a body shot as Salieri controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ribbler - that landed with a thud.
Ribbler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salieri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Antonio Salieri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salieri throws a hook but Ribbler blocks it.
Ribbler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Salieri scores with a shot to the body.
Antonio Salieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbler throws a hook but Salieri blocks it.
Salieri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salieri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribbler momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Salieri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Salieri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antonio Salieri!
Antonio Salieri wins by unanimous decision!
Antonio Salieri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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