Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IFC 41
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warholm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warholm moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Warholm plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warholm lands with a kick to the temple. Ribeiro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It's a brutal combination of punches from Warholm! Ribeiro is backing up but he can't get away as Warholm lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Ribeiro and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terje Warholm!

Event: IFC MW13 - Choo vs Heavyweight
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gott moves away.
Gott missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gott lands a jab.
Ribeiro ducks under a wild hook from Gott.
Gott 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.
Gott throws a jab when Ribeiro was well out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Gott controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribeiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ribeiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gott lands an uppercut.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Gott won't allow it. #T1#
Gott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gott pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Gott misses with some punches.
Gott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gott trying to control the position but instead, Ribeiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gott into the cage.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gott.
Gott lands a nice uppercut.
Gott throws a head punch that misses.
Gott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gott as Ribeiro tries to tie him up.
Gott dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T2#
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Gott throws a head punch that misses.
Gott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Gott lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gott has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Gott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gott lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Gott.
Gott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gott lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Gott lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Gott.
Gott leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gott lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gott fails to land.
Gott working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Gott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Ribeiro.
Gott lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Gott throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gott.
Ribeiro tries to stall but Gott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gott has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro. #T4#
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Gott throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Gott misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gott pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Gott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gott lands with a light punch inside.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro stalling in the clinch but Gott improves position.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Gott is controlling the position.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Gott gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fay Gott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ribeiro walks into a straight right hand from Gott.
Ribeiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gott manages to avoid it.
Gott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gott closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Gott is trying to stall.
Gott lands with a left to the head.
Gott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gott tries to work over Ribeiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
Gott swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Gott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribeiro is trying to push Gott away but Gott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Gott swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Fay Gott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gott is stalling here.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Gott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gott gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gott misses with a punch on the inside.
Gott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Gott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gott is looking to control Ribeiro's arms but Ribeiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gott has his back to the cage.
Gott misses with a punch on the inside.
Gott lands with a right to the head.
Gott lands a right hand. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Gott misses with the head strike.
Gott lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A hook to the body from Ribeiro.
Gott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Gott controls his hands.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gott scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gott lands with a light punch inside.
Gott throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro. #T3#
Gott scores with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gott as the two fighters clinch.
Gott content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribeiro.
Ribeiro trying to stall but Gott improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gott has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Gott throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
A left hand lands to the body for Gott.
Gott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gott looking to stall.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Ribeiro tries a body shot but Gott blocks it.
Gott tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Gott misses with some punches.
A short left from Gott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Ribeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Gott controls the action.
Gott throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gott scores with a shoulder strike.
Gott misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fay Gott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Ribeiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gott lands with an uppercut that bounces Ribeiro off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Gott instigates a clinch.
Gott throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Gott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gott is pushing Ribeiro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gott receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Gott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro tries a body shot but Gott blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Gott has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ribeiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gott can turn it around.
Gott lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Gott as the two fighters clinch.
Ribeiro effectively controlling the action here.
Gott has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gott.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gott as Ribeiro tries to tie him up.
Gott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gott.
Gott is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ribeiro up against the cage.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Gott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro is trying to push Gott away but Gott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gott softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Gott can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Gott lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Gott.
Gott misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Gott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gott swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ribeiro is trying to push Gott away but Gott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gott scores with a shoulder strike.
Gott misses with a punch on the inside.
Gott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gott misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gott to work.
Ribeiro looking to stall.
Gott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Gott lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gott misses with a punch on the inside.
Fay Gott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Gott.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gott.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gott scores with a shot to the side of Ribeiro's head. #ROC2#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Gott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
Edson Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gott misses with some punches.
Ribeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Gott scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fay Gott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fay Gott!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fay Gott made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TNR 3
Date: Sep 19, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Plomeros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribeiro slips a jab and a cross from Plomeros.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plomeros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Plomeros slips under a jab.
Ribeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plomeros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Plomeros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plomeros swings for the body but Ribeiro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ribeiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro staying out of range there.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Plomeros connects with a crisp jab.
Plomeros lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ribeiro defending well as Plomeros loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plomeros.
Plomeros misses with a straight right.
Plomeros needs to keep his hands up - Ribeiro had a free shot at his head there.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plomeros manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plomeros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Plomeros misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plomeros is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plomeros cracks Ribeiro with an open hand slap.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Plomeros's head but Plomeros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plomeros scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plomeros.
The crowd cheers as Ribeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plomeros doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plomeros.
Ribeiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Plomeros misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plomeros was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Plomeros misses with an uppercut.
Plomeros misses with a looping right.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Plomeros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Plomeros counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plomeros keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribeiro misses with a body shot.
Plomeros misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plomeros. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Plomeros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Plomeros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plomeros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro swinging wildly here.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plomeros throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Plomeros lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plomeros.
Ribeiro throws a counter combo.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plomeros manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Plomeros to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Ribeiro finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Plomeros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Ribeiro defending well as Plomeros loads up on a big left hand.
Plomeros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Plomeros misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
Plomeros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Plomeros on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribeiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plomeros is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Plomeros dodges the punch combination from Ribeiro.
Plomeros moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leifi Plomeros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Plomeros staying out of range there.
Plomeros tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plomeros throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
A lazy left from Plomeros finds it's target.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Plomeros counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Plomeros strikes.
Plomeros slips under a jab.
Plomeros appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Plomeros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Ribeiro finds it's target.
Plomeros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Plomeros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plomeros lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plomeros misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro looks to land a left hand but Plomeros moved out of range nicely.
Plomeros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
A counter left hand to the body from Plomeros misses its target.#T1#
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plomeros moves away.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plomeros.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Plomeros counters with a right hand to the body.
Plomeros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Plomeros misses.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Plomeros moves out of range.
Plomeros missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro moves out of range as Plomeros strikes.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plomeros uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribeiro has time to react.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Plomeros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Plomeros getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ribeiro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Plomeros has got the better of the exchanges.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Plomeros looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Plomeros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Plomeros misses the target.
Ribeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plomeros.
It seemed like Ribeiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifi Plomeros is winning the standup battle so far.
Plomeros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Plomeros.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Plomeros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Plomeros moves away and avoids it.
Plomeros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Plomeros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Plomeros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Plomeros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plomeros lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Plomeros's ribcage but misses.
Plomeros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribeiro lands a jab to Plomeros's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Plomeros as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plomeros is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ribeiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Plomeros.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Plomeros counters with a crisp one two that drops Ribeiro! Plomeros thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ribeiro to his feet! Ribeiro is in big trouble!#ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Plomeros! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leifi Plomeros!
Leifi Plomeros is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Leifi Plomeros rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: IFC 13: Jones vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ribeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands with a straight right. Ribeiro didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Ribeiro against the cage.
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ribeiro.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Ribeiro controls the action.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands. #BC2#
Ribeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Ribeiro pushes him off.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones slips a straight right by Ribeiro.
Luther Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves to clinch but Ribeiro breaks away
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1##CL#
Ribeiro gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Ribeiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Ribeiro is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ribeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike. #T2#
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Ribeiro drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribeiro is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones trying to control but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Jones wants to control the action but instead Ribeiro gets a body lock and reverses into Jones's guard! Nice work!
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribeiro has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones regains half guard.#T4#
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is staying active underneath Ribeiro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura here.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edson Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Ribeiro moves away
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch
and Ribeiro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ribeiro, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Ribeiro.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Ribeiro.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones uses from the top position.
Ribeiro looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ribeiro looking to control.
Jones passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is stalling here. Ribeiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ribeiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Ribeiro seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Jones tries to improve his position but Ribeiro has taken his back! Ribeiro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ribeiro pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro is the new middleweight champion!
Edson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TIT 35 - Riberio v Jaa
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Jaa scores with the left hand. Ribeiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jaa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Jaa stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaa to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaa gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaa to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaa misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jaa rolls with it to try and escape but Ribeiro cranks on the arm and Jaa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Edson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TIT 29 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Blubb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blubb scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blubb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribeiro.
Blubb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Blubb counters with a left and a right that stings Ribeiro.
Blubb takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blubb slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blubb keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro slips a jab from Blubb.
Blubb's corner calls for a 1-2. Blubb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ribeiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Ribeiro.
Blubb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Blubb circles away.
A little jabbing left from Blubb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Blubb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Blubb throws a nice looking combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blubb just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Blubb manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribeiro misses with a looping right.
Blubb slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Blubb is avoiding it.
Blubb looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blubb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blubb tests Ribeiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
It seemed like Blubb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blubb works Ribeiro's body with a nice hook.
Blubb scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribeiro should have avoided that one.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Blubb.
Blubb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribeiro.
A big left from Blubb misses.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Blubb manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribeiro.
Blubb scores with a body shot.
Blubb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blubb avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blubb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribeiro thinking.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blubb throws out the jab.
Blubb throws a hook but Ribeiro blocks it.
Blubb misses the shot to the body.
Blubb has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blubb throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Ribeiro misses its target.
Ribeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blubb's head.
Blubb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
Blubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blubb blocks a jab.
Blubb misses with a body shot.
Blubb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Blubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro tries to clinch
enabling Blubb to counter with a crisp jab.
Blubb throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blubb.
Ribeiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Blubb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro slips a jab from Blubb.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Blubb misses.
Blubb looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
Blubb dips to his left and cracks Ribeiro with an uppercut!
Ribeiro jabs at Blubb's body.
Blubb ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Blubb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blubb misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro swings for the body but Blubb moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Blubb dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Blubb missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Ribeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blubb misses with a right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blubb counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribeiro misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ribeiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Blubb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blubb misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro loads up on a big right hand but Blubb slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Ribeiro.
Blubb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Blubb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Blubb counters with a stiff right hand.
Blubb misses with an uppercut.
Blubb ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.#T1#
Blubb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Blubb connects with a right hand. Ribeiro shakes it off.
Keith Blubb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blubb throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Blubb misses.
Ribeiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Blubb throws a hook but Ribeiro avoids it easily.
Blubb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blubb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blubb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Blubb misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Blubb circles away.
Blubb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blubb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro connects with a looping right hand.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Blubb throws out a loose jab but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that misses
and Blubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blubb misses the shot to the body.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Blubb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blubb doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blubb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Blubb moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blubb! But no joy.#T3#
Ribeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Blubb.
Ribeiro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blubb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribeiro slips under a jab.
Blubb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Blubb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blubb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.#CL#
Ribeiro gets a clinch. #T4#
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blubb to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blubb to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro prevents a body shot from Blubb.
Ribeiro tries to work over Blubb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blubb lands an elbow that stopped Ribeiro in his tracks for a moment.
Ribeiro controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Ribeiro fails to land.
A short right from Ribeiro.
A short uppercut from Blubb.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Blubb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blubb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ribeiro eats them both and turns towards Blubb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ribeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blubb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Blubb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ribeiro misses with a left hand
and Blubb counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Blubb staying out of range there.
Ribeiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blubb throws a shot from downtown. Ribeiro moves away and avoids it.
Ribeiro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blubb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribeiro.
Blubb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blubb digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Blubb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Blubb misses its intended target.
Blubb cracks a nice hook into Ribeiro's ribs.
Ribeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blubb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Blubb ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
A short left from Blubb.
Ribeiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blubb or not.
Blubb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribeiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blubb to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ribeiro gets control of Blubb's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ribeiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as Blubb tries to pass. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Blubb pushes his legs off easily.
Blubb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blubb defends it easily.#T2#
Ribeiro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ribeiro has his foot on Blubb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blubb works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Blubb frees his head nicely. Oh but Ribeiro has switched to an armbar! Blubb is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Edson Ribeiro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TIT 21 - Battock v Bell
Date: Jul 27, 2017

#R1#
Ribeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Bates's shoulder, as Bates tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.
Bates connects with a body shot that sends Ribeiro's belly button to the back.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Bates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Bates fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribeiro checks it well.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Bates throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates avoids it easily.
Ribeiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribeiro's head backwards.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Bates counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates lands a nice hook to Ribeiro's body. Ribeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bates thumps Ribeiro with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates connects with a single shot there.
Ribeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates throws out a powerful jab.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Ribeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a hook
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Bates defending well as Ribeiro loads up on a big left hand.
Bates cracks the inside of Ribeiro's front leg.
Bates throws a leg kick but Ribeiro checks it.
Bates misses with a left hand
and Ribeiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribeiro.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Bates misses with a looping left.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Bates.
Bates slowing the pace effectively.
Ribeiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bates.
Ribeiro lands a body punch.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Bates holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ribeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates staying out of range there.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates takes a swing at Ribeiro's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates connects with the punch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Ribeiro misses with a straight left.
Bates misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bates just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ribeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage. #BC2#
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates misses with a leg kick.
Ribeiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joel Bates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribeiro throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bates.#T2#
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Bates moves away
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a chopping leg kick but Ribeiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribeiro misses the target.
A jab from Bates does it's job there.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Nice uppercut there from Ribeiro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro slips a straight right by Bates.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates slips under a jab from Ribeiro.#T3#
Bates lands a really nice looking cross but Ribeiro seems unphased.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates tries to land a leg kick but Ribeiro saw it coming and moves away.
Ribeiro with a hook.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Ribeiro wants to clinch but Bates slips to the side
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Bates was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates. #T4#
Ribeiro tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Bates lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro jumps guard but Bates stands there with Ribeiro around his waist. Ribeiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Ribeiro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ribeiro fails to land.
Ribeiro misses with some punches.
Ribeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Bates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Bates stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bates to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ribeiro pulls Bates into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ribeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Ribeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Bates scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates with a hook.
Bates thuds his right hand into Ribeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Ribeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribeiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ribeiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A big left from Bates misses.
Bates throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Bates throws out a counter right but Ribeiro avoids it with no problem.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribeiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Bates slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
A little jabbing left from Bates on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Ribeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bates counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Bates releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ribeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bates digs a good hook to Ribeiro's body.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ribeiro thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Bates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Ribeiro blocks a jab.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!
Bates throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bates really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bates scores with a jab.
Edson Ribeiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Ribeiro's shoulder, as Ribeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Ribeiro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
and Ribeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Ribeiro misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates lands with a good body shot.
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates misses with a looping left.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Bates is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro is looking to counter punch.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Bates misses its intended target.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bates thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Bates lands a jab to Ribeiro's midsection.
Ribeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bates makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro misses the body punch
letting Bates counter with a right hand.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.#T2#
Bates misses with a straight right.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Bates moves out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribeiro is just out of range.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bates lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates throws a leg kick but Ribeiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bates there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates misses with a hook.
Ribeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Bates lunges at Ribeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribeiro's hand.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Bates lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribeiro doesn't seem phased though.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Bates counters with an outside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ribeiro misses
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribeiro takes one to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro misses with a straight right.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joel Bates dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ribeiro misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Bates.
Ribeiro throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bates misses with a hook. Ribeiro ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro misses with a left hand
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL#
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
A short right from Bates.
Ribeiro working aggressively here.
Bates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Bates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Edson Ribeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Bates digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bates leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Ribeiro decides to pull guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T2#
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro controls Bates momentarily but Bates frees himself.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bates should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Bates 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 3:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Edson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TIT 16 - Embolo v Lius
Date: Jul 17, 2017

#R1#
Ribeiro throws a hook but Vasquez blocks it.
Vasquez's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vasquez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasquez.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a left to the body.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Ribeiro tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Vasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Vasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribeiro moves away.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
Ribeiro throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Vasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasquez misses.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Ribeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Ribeiro throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.
Ribeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a left to the body.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
Vasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Ribeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribeiro throws out the jab.
Ribeiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasquez under the eye.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Ribeiro is out of range.
Ribeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Ribeiro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ribeiro has Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro successfully pulls guard. #T3#
Vasquez wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Vasquez in close.
Vasquez is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Vasquez from standing up.
Vasquez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Vasquez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ribeiro's body to avoid the submission. Ribeiro has instead reached around Vasquez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ribeiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
Edson Ribeiro 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.

Event: TIT 12 - Riberio v Blubb
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Blubb throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ribeiro scores with a hook to the body. Blubb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blubb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribeiro.
Blubb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Blubb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blubb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribeiro is looking to counter punch.
Ribeiro scores with a nice right hand.
Blubb connects with a body shot that sends Ribeiro's belly button to the back.
Ribeiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Blubb.
Blubb slips under a jab from Ribeiro.
Blubb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blubb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Blubb.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Blubb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Ribeiro. #T1##TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard.
Ribeiro controls Blubb momentarily but Blubb frees himself.
Ribeiro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blubb is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blubb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blubb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribeiro is trying to hold Blubb in close to prevent damage but Blubb has managed to pass into half guard.
Ribeiro tries to get to full guard but Blubb has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribeiro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blubb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro has his foot on Blubb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blubb works his way back into a safe position though.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blubb is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribeiro looking for a triangle here. Blubb is fighting it but it looks tight! Ribeiro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blubb is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Edson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TIT 7 - Riberio v Talisay
Date: Jun 27, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Talisay scores with a takedown into Ribeiro's guard.
Talisay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro has his feet on Talisay's thighs here. He's pushed Talisay 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! Talisay screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Edson Ribeiro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Aspire Island 3
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Galesic forces Ribeiro back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ribeiro pulls Galesic into guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galesic is aware though and is defending well.
Galesic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro controlling Galesic's posture. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galesic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribeiro looking to control. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribeiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Galesic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribeiro controls Galesic momentarily but Galesic frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribeiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galesic.
Galesic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ribeiro pinned against the cage. Ribeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galesic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribeiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galesic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro tries to score with a low kick but Galesic moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Galesic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ribeiro counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zelg Galesic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galesic is working for takedown but Ribeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galesic wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Ribeiro pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Galesic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galesic has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Galesic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribeiro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galesic has managed to get both his arms back between Ribeiro's legs - danger averted.
Galesic trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Galesic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working for a triangle but Galesic defends it easily.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Galesic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gizmo's Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Galesic postures up.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galesic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galesic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Galesic postures up. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galesic trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Ribeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Galesic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edson Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galesic is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribeiro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribeiro is looking for a triangle but Galesic pushes his legs off easily.
Ribeiro trying to control the position.
Galesic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro is trying to keep Galesic in close. #T1#
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Galesic from controlling successfully.
Galesic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ribeiro has his feet on Galesic's thighs here. He's pushed Galesic 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! Galesic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
In his post fight interview, Edson Ribeiro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2017

#R1#
Ribeiro wants to clinch
and Acid counters with a straight right hand.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Acid moves away
and Acid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribeiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Acid counters with a right hand to the body.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Acid keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Acid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acid! But no joy.#T1#
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Acid.#CL#
Ribeiro clinches.
Acid scores with a hook to the body.
Acid lands a nice uppercut.
Ribeiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ribeiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Acid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Acid counters with a left to the body.
Ribeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acid throws out the jab. #T2#
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Acid connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribeiro. Ribeiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ribeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acid, pushing him back against the cage.
Ribeiro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ribeiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but instead, Acid has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ribeiro into the cage.
Acid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Acid has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro is looking to control Acid's arms but Acid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ribeiro has his back to the cage.
Acid pushes off an throws an elbow but Ribeiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Good body shot from Acid.
Acid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Acid.
Acid has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ribeiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Acid smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ribeiro has closed the distance and engaged Acid in a clinch. #BC2#
Acid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Edson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Acid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Acid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Acid moves away
enabling Acid to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Acid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Acid as Ribeiro tries to tie him up.
Acid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Acid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acid lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acid pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Acid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uncle Acid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ribeiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Acid lands an uppercut.
Acid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribeiro wants to stall. #TD#
Ribeiro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Acid uses from the top position.
Ribeiro is trying to control the position but Acid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro has his hands on Acid's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Acid frees his head nicely. Oh but Ribeiro has switched to an armbar! Acid is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Griffiin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Griffiin misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Griffiin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribeiro's hands.
Griffiin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Griffiin does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Ribeiro takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffiin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Griffiin tries to throw a body punch but Ribeiro avoids it by throwing Griffiin back against the cage.
Griffiin lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribeiro's elbow.
Griffiin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiin fails to land.
Griffiin tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it. #TD#
Ribeiro pulls guard. #T1##SUB#
Ribeiro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Griffiin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribeiro has tightened it up now! Griffiin 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 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Edson Ribeiro!
Edson Ribeiro bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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