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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ribber's choice of entrance music: Ay Ay Ay. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grin Ribber enters the cage!
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156 lbs
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152 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ray Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber cracks Lennox with a good jab.
Lennox missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Lennox looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Lennox throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
Ribber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lennox tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
Ribber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lennox's coaches at The Cooker have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lennox is trying to control Ribber's posture but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber trying to control the action but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Lennox can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ribber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lennox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ribber but great work by Lennox.
Ribber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lennox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lennox drops an elbow to the side of Ribber's head.
Lennox prevents Ribber from improving his position.
Ribber wants to get back to full guard but Lennox has passed into side control.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lennox lands with a punch from half guard.
Ribber actively working from the bottom here.
Lennox trying to control from half guard but Ribber is working away.
Ribber has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ribber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Lennox defends easily.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Lennox controlling him for the moment.
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lennox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lennox is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribber has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lennox trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribber trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lennox looking to sit in guard and control but Ribber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lennox has his foot on Ribber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ribber works his way back into a safe position though.
Lennox controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ribber scores with a punch to the head.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lennox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lennox.
Lennox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber dodges the punch combination from Lennox.
Lennox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lennox.
Ribber lands with a hook. Lennox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Lennox checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribber tried to score with a low kick but Lennox checks it.
Ribber scores with a decent looking hook.
Lennox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Ribber throws a jab when Lennox was well out of range.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber throws a leg kick that misses.
Lennox throwing a counter right hand but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Lennox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lennox effectively controlling the action here.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennox blocking some punches.
Ribber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Lennox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lennox lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lennox pushes Ribber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ribber controlling the action here for a moment.
Lennox blocks an uppercut.
Lennox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Lennox.
Lennox gets through Ribber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lennox.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lennox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a head punch that misses.
Ribber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennox misses with a punch to the body.
Lennox blocks an uppercut.
Ribber is trying to break the clinch but Lennox is controlling him.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennox's elbow.
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lennox defends it well.
Good leg kick by Lennox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lennox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lennox.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lennox quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lennox there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Lennox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
Lennox throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ribber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox takes one to the chin there.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox lands with a shot to the body.
Lennox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lennox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Lennox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Ribber sizes up Lennox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lennox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Lennox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lennox.
Lennox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lennox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Lennox ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lennox.
Lennox throws a push kick but Ribber slaps the foot to one side.
Lennox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Lennox catches Ribber right on the button with a cross.
Lennox throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ribber lands a two punch combo.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Lennox is predictable there
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lennox is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Ribber seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ribber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ribber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ribber looking to control but instead Lennox has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lennox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ribber winds up and cracks Lennox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lennox makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lennox.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
Ribber is fighting to break Lennox's control of his arms but Lennox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lennox is looking for a triangle but Ribber pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lennox slips a jab from Ribber.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Ribber swings for the body but Lennox moves out of range.
Ribber scores with a body shot.
Lennox blocks a head kick by Ribber.
Lennox is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Lennox does it's job there.
Lennox lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lennox on the side of the head.
Lennox misses with a low kick.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber tries to work over Lennox's front leg with a kick but Lennox checks it.
Lennox moves out of range of the strikes.
Lennox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lennox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Lennox throws a body kick that misses.
Lennox misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Lennox.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennox. Lennox obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lennox tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribber.
Lennox throws a head kick but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lennox misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Ribber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber throws a hook but Lennox blocks it.
And Lennox counters with a quick kick to the body but Ribber blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennox.
Lennox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lennox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Lennox there.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Ribber throws a head kick but Lennox moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber thuds his right hand into Lennox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lennox.
Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Lennox moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lennox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber tries to bum rush Lennox with a series of wild strikes but Lennox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribber works over Lennox's head and body with a nice combination.
Lennox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribber counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lennox checks a leg kick.
Lennox looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Lennox thows a leg kick but Ribber checks it
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Ribber takes a swing at Lennox's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lennox looks for the body kick but Ribber saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Ribber blocks the low kick.
Lennox throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
And Ribber tries to counter it with a takedown but Lennox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lennox.
Ribber throws out a counter right but Lennox avoids it with no problem.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
A big right from Lennox misses.
Lennox lands a nice looking body kick.
Lennox is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Lennox moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribber.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Lennox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribber.
Lennox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Lennox connects with a leg kick. Ribber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
Lennox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lennox takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Lennox throws a head kick but Ribber moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lennox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber tries a quick counter leg kick but Lennox is wise to it.
Lennox dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Lennox is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ribber avoids the head kick by Lennox.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Ribber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lennox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ribber stuns Lennox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber throws a right hand that Lennox ducks under and follows up with a left that Lennox also avoids with ease.
Lennox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lennox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribber throws the left hand but Lennox avoids the punch easily.
Lennox connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber dodges the punch combination from Lennox.
Lennox thows a body kick. Ribber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Lennox ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber thuds a left hand into Lennox's body.
Lennox blocks a leg kick.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribber lands a jab.
Some wild striking there from Ribber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Lennox counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber misses with an uppercut
letting Lennox counter with a right hand.
Ribber checks the leg kick.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Lennox counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lennox makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Lennox counters with a stiff right hand.
Lennox doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribber circles away.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ribber lands a nice looking body kick.
Lennox scores with a jab. Ribber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ray Lennox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribber's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennox closes the distance and clinches.
Lennox blocks a body shot from Ribber.
Lennox misses with a knee to the head.
Ribber breaks the clinch.
Ribber throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Lennox looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lennox needs to keep his hands up - Ribber had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Lennox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Lennox throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Lennox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ribber to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lennox looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is taking a breather. Lennox says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ribber trying to mount his opponent but Lennox defends it.
Ribber looks to land a strike but Lennox avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Lennox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribber trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Lennox throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grin Ribber.
I've got Ribber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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