Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#736 Lord v Keenan
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Ribber fails with the takedown.
Obama thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obama dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Obama dives in for a single leg takedown but Ribber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Obama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ribber is defending against the submission attempts here by Obama. #SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ribber is trying to get back to full guard.
Obama trying to mount his opponent but Ribber defends it.
Obama passes to side control.
Ribber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ribber is trying to control but can't.
Ribber is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Ribber wants to control but Obama is keeping busy.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.#SUB2#
Ribber looking for a triangle here. Obama is fighting it but it looks tight! Ribber pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Obama is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#729 Mirowski v Lord
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Ribber punishes Yeboah's body with a nice straight punch.
Yeboah checks a low kick from Ribber.
Yeboah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yeboah is able to avoid easily.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Yeboah finds it's target.
Ribber lunges at Yeboah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yeboah's hand.
Ribber misses with the body kick
and Yeboah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Yeboah's knee but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
Yeboah misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yeboah looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Yeboah gets caught napping as Ribber dives in and scores a takedown. Yeboah manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribber defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Yeboah working for a triangle but Ribber defends it easily.
Yeboah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribber content to stall in guard here.
Yeboah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Ribber is posturing up here but Yeboah has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ribber tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ribber has to tap! Slick submission there by Yeboah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Ribber throws a one two combo.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Ribber jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Wallace's head back.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Ribber saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribber doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Ribber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Ribber is now in Wallace's guard.
Ribber forces his way into half guard.
Ribber stops Wallace from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ribber trying to mount his opponent but Wallace defends it.
Ribber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Wallace dodges it nicely.
Wallace tries to kick Ribber off but Ribber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ribber looks to land a strike but Wallace avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ribber is controlling him.
Ribber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Ribber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wallace's head.#T2#
Ribber postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Ribber postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Ribber throws an elbow that misses. Wallace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribber's guard. Nice move by Wallace!#REVB#
Ribber wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Wallace has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ribber is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ribber working for submissions but it's allowed Wallace to get to half guard. #SUB#
Ribber actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace tries to stand and escape but Ribber is controlling the position. #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.
Ribber wants to control but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace wants to stand up but Ribber has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Wallace stands up out of the half guard.
Ribber lands a jab to the nose.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribber throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribber in the body.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Ribber slips under a jab from Wallace.
Ribber cracks Wallace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Wallace misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber sizes up Wallace with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber lands an overhand right.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Wallace doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Ribber. #T2#
Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber goes for a double leg but Wallace avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wallace continues to drive forward.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribber tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
Ribber scores with a hook.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribber lands with a straight right. Wallace didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Ribber.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
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!
Ribber misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Ribber throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wallace enables Ribber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wallace manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ribber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribber at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Wallace.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on Ribber's head and hops out.
Wallace now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribber. That did some damage!
Ribber slips under a jab from Wallace.
Ribber closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Ribber pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Wallace scores with a push kick.#TD#
Ribber closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wallace did well to prevent Ribber getting side control.#ES2#
Wallace manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Ribber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Ribber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribber. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Wallace gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Wallace throws a fast counter high kick but Ribber manages to duck under it in time.
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Ribber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Ribber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Wallace has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Ribber scores with a nice right hand.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well.
A big left from Ribber misses. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wallace.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Ribber shoots in.
Wallace lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribber throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribber.
Ribber misses the jab.
Wallace swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Ribber jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wallace.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.#T4#
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
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!
Wallace throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wallace 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.
Wallace trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber grinds an elbow into Wallace's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Lord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lord.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Lord takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lord is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Lord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Ribber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ES#
Lord has his feet on Ribber's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lord slips a jab from Ribber.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Lord moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Lord looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Donk. Ribber catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Lord misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Lord slips the punch.
Lord thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Selfie Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord jabs at Ribber's body.
Ribber's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lord.
Lord scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A clash of legs there as Ribber blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber lands a head shot.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribber blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lord misses the target. #T3#
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Lord's knee but Lord avoids it well.
Ribber tries for a takedown but Lord sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lord sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lord throws a big counter combination but Ribber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lord throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Lord sees coming a mile off.
Ribber misses with a takedown
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Selfie Lord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grin Ribber.
Lord scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber staying out of range there.#T4#
Lord misses with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Lord misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lord checks it well.
Lord fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Lord gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lord tries to clinch there but Ribber circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Selfie Lord dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Lord misses with a body kick.
Lord connects with a jab.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber digs a good body shot into Lord's ribs.
Ribber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lord counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lord uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Ribber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lord trying to control the position here.
Lord wants to stand and escape but Ribber is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ribber wants to control from the top but Lord keeps moving.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lord wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lord avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Ribber scores with a head kick.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lord, as that shot connected.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Lord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lord takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber looks for a takedown but Lord sprawls well.
Lord wants to land a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ribber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lord avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Lord misses with a looping left.
Ribber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Lord lands a body shot.
Lord lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber cracks Lord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lord showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribber momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Lord moved away.
Ribber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Lord swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ribber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber walks into a stiff left hand from Lord.
Lord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber slips under a jab from Lord.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Lord slips under a jab.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Lord there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Lord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lord avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Lord.
Lord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Lord takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lord jabs at Ribber's body.
Lord checks a low kick from Ribber.
Lord stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lord lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Lord cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber tries to work over Lord's front leg with a kick but Lord checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A left and a right from Ribber both land. Nice combination.
Lord moves out of range of the strikes.
Selfie Lord is winning the standup battle so far.
Lord lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lord is looking to counter punch.
Ribber feints and then cracks Lord's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lord down.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Ribber lands a head shot.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Lord bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lord takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
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!
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Lord's head but Lord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber tries to move into range but Lord moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber scores with a jab. Lord acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lord connects with the punch.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lord darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lord.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Ribber tries to land a leg kick but Lord saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Lord tries to score with a low kick but Ribber moves his leg out of the way.
Lord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lord.
Lord throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lord.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lord steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. Lord looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Lord steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ribber throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
Lord misses with a wild body shot.
Lord throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lord manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Lord is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Lord's guard.#ES#
Lord pushes Ribber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ribber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ribber at a distance.
Ribber with a hook.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Lord throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Lord.
Lord bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lord checks the leg kick.
Lord is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Selfie Lord.
Well Lord has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Selfie Lord!
Selfie Lord thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#708 Goodman v Verama
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Khakhold's head but Khakhold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ribber misses with a body shot #TD#
and Khakhold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribber!
Ribber tries to buck Khakhold off but Khakhold is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Khakhold.
Ribber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Khakhold looking for subs from the bottom but Ribber mounts him!
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!
Ribber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Khakhold is working to get back to half guard.
Ribber raining down shots from the mount!
Ribber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Khakhold tries to hold on but Ribber postures up.
Khakhold really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Khakhold gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Khakhold actively working from the bottom here.
Ribber drops an elbow to the side of Khakhold's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khakhold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Khakhold 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.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Ribber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khakhold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribber controls the pace.#SUB#
Khakhold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ribber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Khakhold throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribber uses it to pass to side control.
Ribber working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ribber punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Khakhold is squirming around, avoiding Ribber's attempts to control the action.
Ribber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ribber cracks Khakhold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ribber wants to control the pace but Khakhold is squirming around nicely.
Ribber landing punches.
Ribber pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khakhold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Khakhold tries to hold on but Ribber postures up.
Khakhold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Ribber stalling.
Khakhold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Khakhold is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Khakhold keeps moving.
Khakhold trying to keep a closed guard but Ribber is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Khakhold counters with a nice body shot.
Khakhold scores with a shot to the body.
Khakhold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
Khakhold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ribber sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Ribber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Khakhold as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khakhold.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Khakhold moved away.
Khakhold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ribber manages to circle out of the way.
Khakhold scores with a shot to the body.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khakhold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Khakhold moves out of range easily.
Khakhold attempts a counter takedown but Ribber avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber's coach down at Gangsterdamage was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot by Ribber.
Nice shot lands for Khakhold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khakhold lands with a good body shot.#TD#
Khakhold throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ribber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Khakhold is in Ribber's guard.
Khakhold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Khakhold is in close to Ribber's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Khakhold trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khakhold throws an elbow that misses. Ribber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khakhold's guard. Nice move by Ribber!#REVB##SUB#
Khakhold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribber passes into half guard.
Khakhold is trying to control but Ribber passes into side control!
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Khakhold is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ribber passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khakhold!
Ribber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Khakhold can't escape the position.
Ribber working the ground and pound effectively.
Ribber wants to control the pace but Khakhold is squirming around nicely.
Ribber is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Khakhold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khakhold is squirming around, avoiding Ribber's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Khakhold tries to hold on but Ribber postures up.
Khakhold sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Khakhold looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ribber pushes past his half guard into mount!
Ribber with the ground and pound from mount.
Khakhold tries to hold on but Ribber postures up.
Ribber is landing with some decent strikes but Khakhold is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khakhold is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Ribber breaks from Khakhold's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Khakhold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khakhold tries to hold on but Ribber postures up.
Khakhold regains half guard.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khakhold tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber is just content to waste time from the top position. Khakhold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Khakhold takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Khakhold drives through and clinches with Ribber against the cage.
Khakhold lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khakhold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribber.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but Khakhold avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
Khakhold working aggressively here.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Khakhold swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribber lands a left hand.
Ribber tries to break free but Khakhold pushes him back against the cage.
Khakhold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ribber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ribber swings wildly with an uppercut but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Khakhold is working Ribber over against the cage.#TD#
Khakhold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khakhold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Khakhold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribber defends it easily.
Ribber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribber looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Khakhold working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Khakhold is looking for a triangle here but Ribber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ribber cracks Khakhold with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ribber trying to control the action but Khakhold is working from the bottom.
Khakhold looks to move to half guard but instead Ribber has passed into mount! Damn!
Ribber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khakhold hang on?
Khakhold really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Ribber trying to control but Khakhold is having none of it.
Ribber controlling his opponent.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khakhold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the head.
Ribber working Khakhold over with strikes here.
Khakhold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Khakhold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've been hearing that Khakhold has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Ribber is looking to sweep but instead, Khakhold has passed into half guard.
Khakhold working over Ribber with some ground and pound. Ribber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ribber is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ribber actively working from the bottom here.
Khakhold drops an elbow to the side of Ribber's head.
Khakhold drops an elbow to the side of Ribber's head.
Khakhold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khakhold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khakhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grin Ribber.
Well Ribber 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Dixie Pablo Khakhold had this to say: 'My wife's gonna cuck me with my opponent all week'.

Event: GAMMA#704 Defoe v BK
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Lopetus jumps back.
Lopetus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Lopetus down.
Lopetus avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Lopetus tries to land a leg kick but Ribber saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Lopetus misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber 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.
Lopetus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Ribber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lopetus throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well. #TD2#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopetus napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopetus keeps working.
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lopetus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ribber.
Ribber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopetus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ribber working the ground and pound from side control.
Lopetus manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribber's best efforts.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ribber throwing shots but Lopetus is blocking nicely.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from improving his position.
Lopetus is trying to stand.
Well, if Ribber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Ribber wants to free his trapped foot but Lopetus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lopetus's coaches at Heavy Metal 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Lopetus wants to get back to full guard.
Lopetus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribber is trying to control. Lopetus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lopetus is looking to control Ribber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopetus avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ribber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopetus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribber. #SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a kimura but Lopetus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribber to get the leverage.
Lopetus is trying to stand back up but Ribber is controlling him
Ribber working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Ribber is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lopetus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribber prevents Lopetus from standing back up.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Lopetus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber is nestled in close to Lopetus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ribber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ribber stops Lopetus from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ribber lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Lopetus is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lopetus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ribber trying to control but Lopetus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lopetus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Lopetus wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribber postures up. #T4#
Ribber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Lopetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lopetus is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lopetus defends it easily.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Lopetus from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber blocks a head kick by Lopetus.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Lopetus is out of range.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber slips a straight right by Lopetus.
Ribber defending well as Lopetus loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Ribber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopetus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Lopetus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lopetus takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopetus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lopetus kicks off Ribber and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ribber blocks a jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Ribber only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopetus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber with a jab.
Good work by Lopetus as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopetus on the side of the head.
Lopetus takes one on the button.
Ribber has a takedown stuffed.
Lopetus tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Lopetus.
Ribber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lopetus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Lopetus.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Lopetus avoids it easily.
Ribber moves out of range as Lopetus strikes.
Lopetus throws a chopping leg kick but Ribber manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber lands with a kick to the temple. Lopetus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopetus is looking to counter punch.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lopetus in his tracks.
Lopetus throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopetus.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Lopetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Nice defenses there by Lopetus.
Lopetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Lopetus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Ribber scores with a nice body kick.
Lopetus slips a straight right by Ribber.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopetus throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopetus has time to react.
Lopetus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keijo Lopetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lopetus scores with a jab.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ribber cracks Lopetus with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lopetus does it's job there.
Lopetus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Lopetus moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopetus.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Lopetus's shoulder, as Lopetus tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ribber thumps Lopetus with a low kick.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Ribber just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopetus.
Lopetus misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Lopetus.
Ribber is looking to slow Lopetus down with leg kicks.
Ribber is looking to land body kicks.
As Ribber backs away, Lopetus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lopetus swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lopetus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lopetus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopetus scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopetus moves away from the strike by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Keijo Lopetus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Lopetus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lopetus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ribber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopetus.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Lopetus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus looks to land a body kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopetus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopetus 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.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopetus misses with a hook.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Lopetus's legs.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Lopetus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Lopetus throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Lopetus sees coming a mile off.
Ribber staying out of range there.#T1#
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Lopetus off balance momentarily.
Lopetus is looking to clinch.
As Lopetus backs off Ribber throws a huge counter combo but Lopetus manages to avoid it all.
Lopetus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Lopetus looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Lopetus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lopetus moves out of range of the strikes.
As Ribber tries to get set, Lopetus tries to push him back and clinch up but Ribber manages to avoid the attempt.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Lopetus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lopetus checks a leg kick.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lopetus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopetus tries to sprawl out of it but Ribber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopetus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopetus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lopetus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber slips a jab from Lopetus.
Lopetus defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber scores with a head kick. Lopetus tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopetus off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber scores with the left hand. Lopetus knows he should have avoided that one.
Lopetus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lopetus ducks right into an uppercut from Ribber.
Lopetus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopetus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Lopetus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lopetus's head.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopetus just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopetus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lopetus moves out of range as Ribber strikes.#T3#
Ribber moves forwards but Lopetus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lopetus misses with a low kick.
Lopetus looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Lopetus clinches up against the cage.
Lopetus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Lopetus.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lopetus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lopetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopetus ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Lopetus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Lopetus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lopetus connects with a leg kick. Ribber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopetus throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Lopetus tries to clinch but Ribber moves out of range. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Lopetus misses the target.
Ribber takes a swing at Lopetus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lopetus misses.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Lopetus steps away.
Ribber wants to slow Lopetus down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Lopetus misses.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopetus throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Ribber throws a body punch but Lopetus moves out of range.
Lopetus throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Lopetus throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopetus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lopetus can pounce on him.
Ribber cracks the inside of Lopetus's front leg.
Lopetus throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grin Ribber.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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: GAMMA#701 Shin v Laine 2
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Ribber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puch slips under a jab from Ribber.
Puch misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Puch off balance momentarily.
Puch throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Puch.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puch throws out the jab.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Ribber.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Ribber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puch moves out of range as Ribber throws a body kick.
Ribber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribber tries to work over Puch's front leg with a kick but Puch checks it.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Ribber throws a body kick that misses.
Ribber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puch throwing strikes from guard but Ribber blocks nicely.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Puch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Puch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Puch stands up over Ribber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Puch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch postures up and lands a big shot to Ribber's brow.
Puch postures up in Ribber's guard and throws a big left but Ribber blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Puch trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Puch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puch wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving. #T3#
Puch being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puch trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribber's guard.
Ribber taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard.
Ribber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puch.
Puch tries to pass to full mount but Ribber defends it.
Ribber slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Puch is working Ribber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ribber working for a triangle but Puch defends it easily. #T4#
Puch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puch trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robledo Puch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick there by Ribber.
Ribber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Ribber misses.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Puch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribber keeps Puch at a distance using the push kick.
Puch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
Puch swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puch checks the leg kick.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Puch stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribber. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puch blocks the body kick.
Puch feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Puch looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Puch.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puch feints the counter takedown.
Ribber swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Ribber cracks Puch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber fails to land the takedown.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
Puch throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Puch takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber thumps Puch with a low kick.
Puch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Puch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puch.
Puch blocks a leg kick.
Puch lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Puch counters with a shoot takedown. Ribber fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puch defends well.#SUB#
Ribber has his foot on Puch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Puch works his way back into a safe position though.
Puch preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robledo Puch has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Puch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Puch distracts Ribber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Puch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puch wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Puch controlling him for the moment.
Puch passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Puch wants to control but Ribber is keeping him busy.
Puch working the ground and pound but Ribber is defending the strikes.
Ribber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Puch's best efforts.
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.
Puch is trying to control. Ribber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Puch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Puch thows a huge punch but Ribber dodges it nicely. #T4#
Ribber gets back to full guard.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ribber is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Puch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Puch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribber defends it well.
Puch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Puch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robledo Puch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Puch's shoulder, as Puch tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Puch misses the target.
Puch avoids the head kick by Ribber. #TD2#
Puch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Puch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch lands a couple of digs.
Puch won't allow Ribber to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puch defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch lands a couple of elbows.
Puch looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Puch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Puch won't allow Ribber to sweep him here.
Ribber has momentary wrist control but Puch slips an elbow through the middle.
Puch postures up and lands a big shot to Ribber's brow.
Ribber being controlled here, momentarily.
Puch with a nice head shot there.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Puch controlling him for the moment.
Puch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Puch looking for a sweep. Not yet Puch, not yet.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robledo Puch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Puch trying to control the position.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch is adopting a defensive guard.
Puch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Puch is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puch pulls Ribber in to control the position.
Puch trying to control the position.
Puch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ribber fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puch to the ground. Ribber is now in Puch's guard.
Puch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Puch pulls Ribber in to control the position.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puch is keeping the position for now.
Puch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puch looking for a sweep. Not yet Puch, not yet.
Puch controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ribber has gone for a leg lock! Puch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ribber's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puch is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robledo Puch.
I've got Puch winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robledo Puch!
During a confident post fight interview, Robledo Puch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC: Blood Night XLIX
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Silver misses with a body shot.
Ribber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silver back to the cage. Ribber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silver scores with a push kick.
Ribber cracks Silver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribber cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver misses with a hook
and Ribber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Silver throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Silver is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Silver's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Silver blocks nicely.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Silver's brow.
Ribber being controlled here momentarily.
Ribber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribber looking to sit in guard and control but Silver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ribber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Silver pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Silver defends easily.
My spies in Cats Killers Academy Mma inform me that Silver has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silver defends well.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silver is one step ahead there.
Ribber is trying to hold Silver in close to prevent damage but Silver has managed to pass into half guard.
Ribber is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribber avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribber tries to roll over but Silver keeps him under control.
Silver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribber trying to control here.
Silver passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is holding on tight. #SUB2#
Silver has control of Ribber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ribber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ribber is desperately trying to improve his position but Silver has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Silver wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is holding on tight.
Silver mounts Ribber! Really nice guard pass there! #SU2#
Silver get's back to his feet.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Silver down.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ribber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silver's guard.
Silver wants to stand up but Ribber is controlling him.
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silver is looking to stand up but Ribber isn't so interested in that idea.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silver's head.
Ribber won't allow Silver to get back to his feet.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Silver kicks Ribber off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ribber moves out of range as Silver strikes.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
A head kick misses from Ribber.
Silver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver. #TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Silver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Silver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Ribber lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Silver looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ribber is defending well. Silver quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ribber has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silver celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nathan Silver!
Nathan Silver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Ribber slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a leg kick.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Ribber cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ribber throws a nice head kick!
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribber. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock jabs at Ribber's body.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Shamrock finds it's target.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber slips a straight right by Shamrock.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber motions for Shamrock to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shamrock! But no joy.#T2#
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Ribber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ribber is looking to advance position but Shamrock won't allow it.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribber controlling the action here.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Ribber is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Ribber seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Shamrock has one foot on Ribber's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shamrock doesn't seem phased though.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber throws a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Ribber.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Ribber misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Shamrock. #T1#
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
and Ribber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there #TD#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock! #T2##ES2#
Shamrock throws Ribber to one side and escapes!
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Ribber - just one landing.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Ribber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Ribber.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ribber moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Shamrock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock lands with a nice body punch.
Shamrock jabs Ribber to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Ribber drives through with a takedown into Shamrock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber throws an elbow that misses. Shamrock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribber's guard. Nice move by Shamrock!#REVB##T4#
Shamrock postures up.
Ribber looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Shamrock decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Ribber's head.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Ribber tries to work over Shamrock's front leg with a kick but Shamrock checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shamrock doesn't seem bothered though.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock with a hook.
Ribber takes one on the button.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Shamrock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.#T1#
Ribber misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Ribber.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribber.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Ribber's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribber tries to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Ribber misses the jab.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Shamrock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shamrock, right into the meat.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock 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#
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Ribber shakes it off.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shamrock swivels and escapes.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Ribber.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
Ribber misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Shamrock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamrock pushes Ribber off looking to stand but Ribber dives back in and keeps control.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Shamrock tries to kick Ribber off but Ribber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber. #ES2#
Shamrock has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ribber is on him like a limpet, forcing Shamrock back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ribber.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shamrock lands a left hand.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber tries to circle away but Shamrock has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribber.
Ribber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shamrock pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock really 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.
#R4#
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber is looking to counter punch.
Ribber checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Ribber walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Ribber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Shamrock wants to stand but Ribber is controlling the position. #T1##ES2#
Shamrock pushes Ribber off and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Shamrock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ribber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Shamrock.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shamrock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Shamrock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
letting Shamrock counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch lands to the side of Shamrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock jabs Ribber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Ribber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Shamrock throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shamrock.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ribber with a nice cross.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber swinging wildly here.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Shamrock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
Ribber wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber takes one to the chin there.
Shamrock lands with a hook. Ribber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Ribber defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Ribber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Ribber tries to score with a low kick but Shamrock moves his leg out of the way.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Ribber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Ribber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Nick Shamrock 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: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ribber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ribber working a defensive guard here.
Ribber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tonon's guard. #REVR#
Tonon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.#T1#
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tonon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Tonon keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ribber won't allow Tonon to get back to his feet.
Tonon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Tonon pushes his legs off easily.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Ribber is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up. #SUB#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribber's head.#T3#
Tonon preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribber wants to hit a switch here but Tonon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribber there!
Tonon lands a couple of good shots and Ribber has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Tonon looking for the choke but no joy.
Ribber is trying to break free. #T4#
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
Tonon doesn't have the hooks in and Ribber manages to turn into his guard.
Tonon looking to control but Ribber passes into half guard.
Ribber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tonon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber is stalling here. Tonon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tonon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Tonon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tonon momentarily.
Tonon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tonon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber. #T1#
Ribber catches Tonon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Ribber catches Tonon right on the button with a cross.
Ribber lands a jab to the head.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Ribber tries to clinch there but Tonon circles away.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonon cracks Ribber with a solid left hand.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet. #T2#
Tonon tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribber is retaining full guard.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ribber working for a triangle but Tonon defends it easily.
Ribber keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Gary Tonon has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonon is retaining full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Tonon working for a triangle but Ribber defends it easily.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber content to stall in guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ribber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Tonon moves out of range easily.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Tonon's head but Tonon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tonon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ribber circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Ribber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Tonon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonon tries to bum rush Ribber with a series of wild strikes but Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Tonon sees coming a mile off.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tonon blocks a head kick by Ribber.
Despite the aggression on Tonon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ribber misses with a hook
and Tonon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ribber with a hook.
Tonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber has his takedown stuffed
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Tonon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Tonon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ribber pulls Tonon in to control the position.
Ribber controls Tonon momentarily but Tonon frees himself.
Tonon working some strikes from top position.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Tonon is working Ribber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Tonon forces his way into half guard.
Ribber tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Ribber is trying to control but Tonon manages to pass to mount!
Tonon prevents Ribber from getting the reversal.
Ribber tries to hold on but Tonon postures up.#T4#
Tonon wants to control the pace but Ribber is squirming around nicely.
Ribber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ribber wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tonon is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gary Tonon just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tonon doesn't seem phased though.
Tonon throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tonon blocks a jab.
Tonon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Ribber clinches up with Tonon and pushes him back against the cage.
Tonon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribber swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonon can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon blocks an uppercut.
Ribber working aggressively here.
Tonon has Ribber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grin Ribber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribber pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Ribber tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tonon throws a big elbow that misses.
Ribber keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Ribber has Tonon pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Tonon lands a couple of digs.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Tonon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber wants to improve his position but instead Tonon has moved into half guard.
Tonon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribber's thigh. Ribber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Tonon distracts Ribber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tonon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Tonon defends easily.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tonon scoring with some ground and pound.
Tonon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Ribber is trying to control the position but Tonon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonon looking to pass the guard.
Ribber looking to control but Tonon passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Tonon dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Tonon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A left lands for Ribber.
Ribber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tonon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tonon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tonon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Ribber. No joy for Tonon on that attempt.
Tonon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribber tries to sprawl out of it but Tonon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber. #T1#
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber tests Tonon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
A little jabbing left from Tonon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber tries to work over Tonon's front leg with a kick but Tonon checks it.
Ribber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber throws a hook but Tonon blocks it.
Tonon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribber blocks it well.
Ribber is looking to clinch.
Tonon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.#TD2#
Tonon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Tonon controlling him for the moment.
Tonon chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Tonon is looking to work some ground and pound but Ribber has wrist control.#T3#
Tonon wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ribber trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ribber has his foot on Tonon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonon works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tonon lands a couple of digs.
Tonon controlling from the top position.
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.
Tonon trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tonon ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Tonon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tonon unleashes a big counter combination but Ribber bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gary Tonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Tonon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tonon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tonon somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tonon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Gary Tonon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Barca tries for a takedown but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber slips a jab from Barca.
Ribber with a jab.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Barca dives in and scores a takedown into Ribber's guard.
Barca preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barca is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Barca thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Ribber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barca's guard. #REVB#
Barca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Barca is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barca tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barca thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Barca throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribber uses it to pass to side control.
Ribber looks up at the clock and then as Barca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ribber smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Barca is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber taking a breather here.
Barca tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Barca throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Barca looking for a sweep but Ribber has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ribber cracks Barca with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ribber lands a couple of good shots and Barca has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Barca rolls, trying to escape but Ribber keeps control of the position.
Barca trying to control the hands but Ribber won't let him.
Ribber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Barca grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Barca's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Barca is in bad spot here.
Ribber connects with a big shot to the side of Barca's head.
Ribber lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribber keeps control of the position as Barca tries to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber doesn't have the hooks in and Barca manages to turn into his guard.
Ribber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ribber wants to improve his position but instead Barca has moved into half guard.
Barca looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber 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#
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Barca there.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barca throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribber counters with a right hand to the body.
Barca throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Barca fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ribber to the ground. Barca is now in Ribber's guard.
Ribber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ribber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barca lands a couple of elbows.
Barca is in close to Ribber's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1##SUB2#
Ribber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barca defends it easily.
Barca lands a couple of digs.
Barca cracks Ribber with a solid left hand.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barca passes into side control.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Barca tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.
Barca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ribber is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ribber is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Ribber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Barca trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber moves into full guard.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Ribber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Barca should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ribber has tightened it up now! Barca 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 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Hannibal Barca was interviewed post fight and said 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.

Event: OFC 328: Maneno vs Lafayette
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Ribber backing away here, and Shamrock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock is leaning against Ribber and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
It looked like Ribber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Ribber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribber throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock moves out of range as Ribber throws a body kick.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ribber on the side of the head.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber swats away the attempt to clinch by Shamrock.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock lands the left hand.
Ribber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ribber down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Shamrock gets caught napping as Ribber dives in and scores a takedown. Shamrock manages to retain guard.
Ribber postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T3##ES2#
Shamrock has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ribber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
Shamrock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ribber had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.#T4#
Ribber misses the jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Ribber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
Ribber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shamrock defending well though.
Ribber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shamrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Ribber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Shamrock has Ribber up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shamrock punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.#T1#
Shamrock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shamrock sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Shamrock with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shamrock's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Shamrock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ribber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock tries to work over Ribber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Ribber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock. #BC#
Ribber manages to break the clinch.
Ribber slips a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shamrock misses with a straight left. #T3#
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ribber to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Ribber digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it well and moves away.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Shamrock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribber tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Ribber defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribber counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Shamrock sizes up Ribber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock slips a jab from Ribber.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
Shamrock 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Ribber throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Ribber's head back.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shamrock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ribber - the referee stops the clock and Shamrock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ribber. Shamrock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Ribber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber throws a one two combo.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Ribber is controlling him.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Shamrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Ribber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shamrock's head.#T3#
Ribber stops Shamrock from standing up.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shamrock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Shamrock swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shamrock was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Shamrock manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber sizes up Shamrock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
Ribber tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Ribber.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribber connects with a body shot.
Crunch! Ribber slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Ribber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock tries to clinch but Ribber is having none of it. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Ribber both land. Nice combination.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber walks into a left hand.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Shamrock throws a leg kick #TD#
so Ribber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Shamrock is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribber.
Shamrock presses Ribber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock presses Ribber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ribber.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribber lands with a straight right. Shamrock didn't see that one coming.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shamrock's hands.#TD#
Ribber drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribber postures up in Shamrock's guard and throws a big left but Shamrock blocks it. #T3#
Ribber cracks Shamrock with a solid left hand.
Ribber stops Shamrock from standing up.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from getting back to his feet.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Ribber misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shamrock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribber scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Ribber down.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Ribber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Ribber scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Shamrock takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber walks into a jab.
Shamrock thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ribber or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber lands with a good body shot.
Ribber throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ribber in his tracks.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock. #TD#
Ribber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Shamrock blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Ribber trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock pushes Ribber off looking to stand but Ribber dives back in and keeps control.
Ribber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber passes to side control. #T4#
Ribber lands a few punches from side control.
Shamrock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Shamrock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Shamrock parries the strikes from Ribber easily there. Ribber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shamrock to escape.
Ribber trying to control the position but Shamrock is working away. #ES2#
Shamrock bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Shamrock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shamrock cracks Ribber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Shamrock.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber retains his featherweight title!
A less than humble Grin Ribber misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Nick Shamrock was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost!?! How did I lose?'.

Event: OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Halleck clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Halleck breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Halleck.
Ribber is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Ribber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Halleck's guard.
Halleck keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Halleck scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
Ribber moves out of range as Halleck throws a body kick. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Halleck.
Halleck looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Halleck takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been hearing reports that Ribber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber tests Halleck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halleck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Halleck avoided it.
Halleck's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halleck scrambles back to his feet.
Halleck throws a push kick but Ribber slaps the foot to one side.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Halleck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halleck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Halleck.
Halleck lands a nice shot that snaps Ribber's head back.
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Halleck off the cage and back into range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribber.
A big left from Halleck misses. #T2#
Halleck punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribber slips a straight right by Halleck.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Halleck ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber moves out of range as Halleck strikes.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Halleck blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Ribber.
A good leg kick by Ribber.
Halleck goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ribber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Halleck moved out of range.
Halleck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ribber counters with a good low kick that Halleck was not able to check.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halleck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halleck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Ribber catches Halleck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halleck blocks a head kick by Ribber. #T3#
Halleck moves out of range of the body kick.
Halleck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ribber.
Halleck takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Ribber.#ROC#
Halleck is rocked!
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Ribber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ribber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber throws a leg kick which misses Halleck's front leg but catches the back leg as Halleck tries to avoid it.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Halleck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Halleck is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribber finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Halleck had a free shot at his head there.
Halleck seems to have recovered his senses.
Halleck misses with a straight left.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Ribber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donk. Ribber catches Halleck right on the button with a cross.
Ribber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Halleck scores with a hook.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Ribber thuds his shin into the meat of Halleck's side.
Ribber lands with a nice body kick.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halleck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halleck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halleck throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber thuds his right hand into Halleck's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halleck throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Halleck moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halleck.
It seemed like Halleck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Halleck walks into a straight right hand from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Halleck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Halleck tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. Halleck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Halleck moved away.
Halleck misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Halleck as he connects with a hook.
Ribber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halleck fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Halleck backs away, Ribber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Ribber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halleck keeps working. #T1#
Ribber throws a strike aimed at the side of Halleck's head but Halleck avoids it well.
Ribber trying to control the action but Halleck is working from the bottom.
Ribber misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Ribber.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halleck parries the strikes from Ribber easily there. Ribber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Halleck to escape.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Halleck is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ribber wants to take a breather but Halleck manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ribber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber stands up over Halleck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Halleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Halleck keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber lands a couple of elbows.
Ribber postures up in Halleck's guard and throws a big left but Halleck blocks it.
Ribber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halleck. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber lands a body shot.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Ribber scores with a sloppy right hand. Halleck should have avoided that one.
Halleck tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halleck's sensitive parts.
Halleck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halleck throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Halleck has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Halleck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Ribber slips under a jab from Halleck.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Halleck. Ribber shrugs it off though.
Halleck has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halleck there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Halleck lands the left hand.
Halleck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halleck wants it to stay on the feet.
Halleck throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber slips a jab from Halleck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ribber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribber takes one to the chin there.
Halleck avoids the body shot from Ribber.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Halleck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber slips under a jab from Halleck.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halleck can do to turn this around?
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Halleck misses with a right hand
and Ribber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Halleck thinking.
Ribber lands a front kick.
Ribber thumps Halleck with a low kick.
Halleck throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Halleck avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Halleck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ribber, as that shot connected.
Halleck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribber under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halleck misses with a hook
enabling Ribber to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halleck swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Halleck. #T1#
Ribber defending well as Halleck loads up on a big left hand.
Halleck tries to clinch up
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Halleck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber throws a strike but Halleck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Halleck sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halleck defends it easily.
Halleck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ribber trying to control the position.
Ribber wants to sweep here but Halleck controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Halleck content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleck is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halleck is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Halleck passes into side control.
Ribber is looking to regain half guard here but Halleck keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber manages to work his way to half guard, despite Halleck's best efforts.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back.
Ribber is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber thumps Halleck with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a jab. Halleck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Halleck jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Halleck moves into the clinch.
Ribber lands with a left to the head.
Halleck can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Ribber gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbers head. #TD#
Ribber pulls guard successfully.
Ribber being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halleck controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halleck looking to pass the guard.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halleck looking to sit in guard and control but Ribber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Halleck.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Halleck controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halleck trying to control the position. #T3#
Halleck keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halleck looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
A big right from Halleck misses.
Halleck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Halleck has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ribber.
Halleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Halleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halleck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Halleck.
Halleck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber lands the left hand.#T4#
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribber.
Ribber scores with a sloppy right hand. Halleck should have avoided that one.
Ribber takes a swing at Halleck's ribcage but misses.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Ribber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halleck at a distance.
Ribber motions for Halleck to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halleck scores with a jab.
Halleck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Halleck wants it to stay on the feet.
Halleck throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with an outside leg kick.
Halleck misses with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
Halleck throws out a leg kick but Ribber moves out of range and Halleck only half commits.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halleck.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber had his way with Gurney Halleck in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ribber lands with a slapping head kick.
Halleck throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Halleck throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
Halleck throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Ribber.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halleck.
Ribber lands a jab.
Halleck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Halleck.
Halleck takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ribber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halleck quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Halleck dodges it nicely.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Ribber with the ground and pound but Halleck uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Halleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber postures up in Halleck's guard and throws a big left but Halleck blocks it.
Ribber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber throws a strike but Halleck rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halleck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gurney Halleck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halleck preventing the sweep. #T3#
Halleck working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribber looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Ribber cracks Halleck with a good jab.
Halleck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halleck throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Halleck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Halleck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Halleck scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ribber connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Halleck misses its intended target.
Ribber feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ribber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halleck.
Ribber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Halleck is out of range.
Halleck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halleck misses with a low kick.
Halleck misses with a looping left.
Halleck scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Ribber.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Halleck throws out the jab.
Halleck throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber is looking to slow Halleck down with leg kicks.
Halleck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Halleck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Halleck seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber retains his featherweight title!
Grin Ribber tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Gurney Halleck had this to say: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.

Event: OFC 316: Fei Chung vs Ribber
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Fei Chung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
A right-left combo lands from Ribber.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fei Chung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fei Chung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei Chung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Fei Chung throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribber avoids it.
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
Ribber lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber throws a lazy head kick
and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fei Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Fei Chung throws a quick counter head kick but Ribber was just out of range.
Ribber throws a right hand that Fei Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Fei Chung also avoids with ease.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fei Chung in his tracks. #T1#
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Fei Chung.
Ribber shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribber connects with a jab.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fei Chung.
Ribber throws a push kick but Fei Chung slaps the foot to one side.
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber lands a jab.
Ribber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung staying out of range there.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fei Chung counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a combination
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Ribber takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Ribber misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber thuds his right hand into Fei Chung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fei Chung.
A countering left hand to the body from Ribber misses.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fei Chung walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Ribber.#TD#
Fei Chung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber is looking to reverse the position.
Fei Chung is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Fei Chung controls the position.
Fei Chung tries to advance to mount but Ribber denies him.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Fei Chung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ribber has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fei Chung but great work by Ribber.
Fei Chung struggling a bit here.
Ribber misses with the ground and pound.
Fei Chung can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ribber wants to control for a moment but Fei Chung uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fei Chung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.#TD2#
Ribber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fei Chung!
Ribber in side control, throwing shots but Fei Chung defends.
Ribber working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung is looking to regain half guard here but Ribber keeps moving and retains side control.
Fei Chung is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ribber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fei Chung is not content to let Ribber control the position.
Fei Chung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fei Chung is holding Ribber down, trying to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribber lands a nice forearm strike.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fei Chung is looking for a sweep.
Ribber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fei Chung can't do much from the bottom here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Fei Chung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ribber.
Fei Chung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribber.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Fei Chung misses its intended target.
Ribber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a good low kick that Ribber was not able to check.
Fei Chung blocks a jab.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
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!
Ribber throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung throws a quick counter head kick but Ribber was just out of range.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber throws a head kick but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Fei Chung walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Fei Chung moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Fei Chung takes one to the chin there.
Ribber feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Fei Chung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fei Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ribber lands a body shot.
Ribber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fei Chung throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Fei Chung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung prevents a body shot from Ribber. #BC2#
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a good low kick that Ribber was not able to check. #T1#
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribber throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ribber, as that shot connected.
Ribber throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribber.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber throws a lazy uppercut
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Fei Chung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribber.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fei Chung, as that shot connected.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fei Chung scores with a jab to 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!
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber works Fei Chung's body with a nice hook.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ribber misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.
Ribber throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Fei Chung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Fei Chung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Fei Chung as he checks the leg kick.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Ribber.#T3#
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Chung swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber lands an overhand right.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ribber jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Ribber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribber lands a head shot.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fei Chung sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fei Chung. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Fei Chung counters with a quick kick to the body but Ribber blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fei Chung dips to his left and cracks Ribber with an uppercut!#TD2#
Ribber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fei Chung!
Fei Chung is not content to let Ribber control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber really 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.
#R4#
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Fei Chung steps away.
Ribber misses with a leg kick
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Ribber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fei Chung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribber sizes up Fei Chung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Fei Chung misses.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fei Chung throwing a counter right hand but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
As Ribber looks to move away, Fei Chung throws a big counter combo but Ribber just gets out of the way.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fei Chung is fending him off so far but Ribber persists. Nope, Fei Chung circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fei Chung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung scores with a three punch combo!
Ribber stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fei Chung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Fei Chung moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fei Chung thuds his shin into the meat of Ribber's side.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fei Chung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Fei Chung misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
A quick step to the side and Fei Chung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick by Ribber misses
and Fei Chung counters with a good low kick that Ribber was not able to check.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber misses with a hook
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ribber throws a nice head kick!
Ribber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fei Chung. Fei Chung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ribber rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fei Chung to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ribber thows a leg kick but Fei Chung checks it
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Fei Chung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a thumping low kick.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribber.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Ribber.
Fei Chung connects with a single shot there.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Ribber on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fei Chung scores with a leg kick.
Ribber misses with a hook. Fei Chung ducked under it nicely.
Ribber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ribber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribber motions for Fei Chung to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung misses the jab.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Ribber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Chung is just out of range.
Ribber throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung shoots in for a double leg but Ribber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribber! But no joy.
Fei Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
Fei Chung tries to bum rush Ribber with a series of wild strikes but Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Fei Chung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD2#
Ribber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ribber in side control, throwing shots but Fei Chung defends.
Ribber misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fei Chung can't do much from the bottom here.
Fei Chung is looking to regain half guard here but Ribber keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribber trying to control the position but Fei Chung is working away. #T2#
Ribber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribber advances to full mount.
Ribber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fei Chung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ribber unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Fei Chung that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber lands with some strikes.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fei Chung wants to hold on but Ribber pushes him away.#T3#
Ribber scoring with strikes but Fei Chung is staying in there.
Fei Chung tries to lock up and control but Ribber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ribber raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ribber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ribber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Fei Chung is rocked!
Fei Chung regains half guard.
Fei Chung trying to control but Ribber postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribber in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fei Chung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fei Chung keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Grin Ribber 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: OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Ribber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Sakamoto's legs.
A little jabbing left from Sakamoto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sakamoto.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakamoto throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Sakamoto catches Ribber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ribber misses.
Sakamoto is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sakamoto checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto lands a slapping body shot.
Sakamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Sakamoto thuds his shin into the meat of Ribber's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakamoto digs a good body shot into Ribber's ribs.
Sakamoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribber tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand. #T1#
Sakamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sakamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Sakamoto feints and then cracks Ribber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribber down.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
That kick from Sakamoto tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribber tries to land a leg kick but Sakamoto saw it coming and moves away.
Ribber stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ribber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sakamoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribber is in Sakamoto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ribber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Sakamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sakamoto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ribber escapes and throws Sakamoto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribber working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T3#
Ribber trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ribber in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ribber cracks Sakamoto with a big elbow.
Sakamoto is trying to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Ribber landing strikes.
Ribber trying to control the action but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto is looking for a sweep.
Sakamoto is not content to let Ribber control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ribber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribber scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Sakamoto takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Sakamoto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber lands a nice shot that snaps Sakamoto's head back.
Sakamoto throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sakamoto connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Sakamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto misses the jab.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribber - that will leave a mark!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sakamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Ribber throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber walks into a stiff left hand from Sakamoto.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Sakamoto.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakamoto misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
Ribber checks a low kick from Sakamoto.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Sakamoto moves away and avoids it.
Ribber throws a body kick that misses.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ribber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ribber.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target. #T2#
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakamoto moves away.
Sakamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakamoto walks into a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Ribber scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
Sakamoto misses with a straight right.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakamoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sakamoto throws a solid leg kick but Ribber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sakamoto.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Ribber lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Ribber. #T3#
Ribber cracks the inside of Sakamoto's front leg.
Ribber sizes up Sakamoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sakamoto scores with a shot to the body.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakamoto is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Sakamoto.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto slips a straight right by Ribber.
Ribber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Sakamoto avoids it well.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Sakamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sakamoto sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto thows a leg kick but Ribber checks it #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ribber trying to control but Sakamoto is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Sakamoto scores with a nice right hand.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber misses with the combination.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber backing away here, and Sakamoto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto scores with a punch to the head.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick from Sakamoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber throws a hook but Sakamoto avoids it easily.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Ribber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sakamoto avoids the head kick by Ribber.
Sakamoto scores with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakamoto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ribber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Sakamoto lands a jab to Ribber's midsection.
Sakamoto lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribber scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Sakamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiroshimo Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakamoto thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Ribber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Sakamoto moved away.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber.
Sakamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ribber if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Sakamoto is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber lunges at Sakamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sakamoto's hand.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Sakamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick from Ribber.
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Sakamoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakamoto throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Sakamoto throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ribber misses.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sakamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sakamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakamoto blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sakamoto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sakamoto dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Ribber misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Sakamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakamoto misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Sakamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Ribber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sakamoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ribber scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribber feints and then cracks Sakamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sakamoto down.
Sakamoto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribber misses the jab.
Sakamoto looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Sakamoto manages to avoid it.#TD#
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Sakamoto is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Sakamoto's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sakamoto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ribber is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sakamoto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakamoto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ribber connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grin Ribber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Hiroshimo Sakamoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'It had to be my goofy eyes!!'.

Event: CEC 535
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd. #TD#
Ribber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Byrd's half guard.
Byrd desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
Byrd moves into full guard. #T1#
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Byrd is controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byrd's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber postures up.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at Boyz II Men inform us that Byrd has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Byrd looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving. #T2#
Ribber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Byrd blocks nicely.
Ribber trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Ribber postures up. #T3#
Byrd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrd has time to react.
Byrd throws a low kick but Ribber moves out of range easily.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Byrd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribber was covering up waiting for the punch and Byrd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Byrd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Byrd defends well.#T4#
Byrd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now.
Ribber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ribber wants to control but Byrd is keeping him busy.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribber.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber 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#
Ribber throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrd goes for a double leg but Ribber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribber continues to drive forward.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrd can do to turn this around?
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Ribber is looking for a counter combo.
Byrd blocks a head kick by Ribber.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd throws a leg kick but Ribber moved away.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
A left lands for Ribber.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.#CL2#
Byrd closes the distance and pushes Ribber back into the cage.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
Ribber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ribber.
A head punch on the inside from Ribber fails to land.
Byrd pushes Ribber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ribber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ribber lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Ribber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Byrd leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Ribber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Ribber avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Byrd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
A short right from Byrd on the inside.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byrd digs a right hand into Ribber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ribber's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
Byrd lands a left hand.
Byrd misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ribber tightens his grip and picks Byrd up, before dumping him to the ground. Byrd manages to land in guard.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byrd trying to control the position here. #T3#
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Byrd has Ribber pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Byrd shoots in and bounces Ribber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribber looking for a guillotine here but Byrd defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrd has time to react.
No joy there for Ribber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribber staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribber.
Byrd looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.#TD2#
Byrd drives through with a takedown into Ribber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Byrd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Byrd slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ribber working a defensive guard here.
Byrd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Byrd misses the jab.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Byrd checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Byrd does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Ribber throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Byrd as he checks the leg kick.
Byrd defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Byrd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Byrd scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribber with a body shot.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Ribber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byrd.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd tries to counter with a clinch but Ribber shakes him off and moves away.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd moves in looking to clinch but Ribber pushes him off.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrd.
Jab by Byrd.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ribber enables Byrd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ribber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Ribber wants to control the position but Byrd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Byrd controlling the action here.
Ribber won't allow Byrd to pass to mount.
Ribber tries to roll over but Byrd keeps him under control.
Byrd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ribber is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Byrd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jolly Leg Byrd.
I think Byrd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 530
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fuujin.
We've been hearing reports that Fuujin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fuujin enables Ribber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fuujin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fuujin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribber is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuujin has wrist control.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fuujin wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Fuujin is trying to keep Ribber in close. #SUB#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fuujin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Fuujin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribber working some strikes from top position.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribber preventing the sweep.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuujin working a defensive guard but Ribber manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Fuujin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fuujin is looking to advance position but Ribber won't allow it.
Fuujin trying to control from Ribber's half guard. Ribber has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Fuujin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribber working a defensive guard here.
Fuujin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuujin wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Ribber wants to control the position but Fuujin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #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.
Fuujin trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
Ribber trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin trying to control from half guard but Ribber is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuujin prevents Ribber from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin wants to free his trapped foot but Ribber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fuujin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribber is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
Fuujin needs to keep his hands up - Ribber had a free shot at his head there.
Ribber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fuujin checks the leg kick.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fuujin throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
And Ribber tries to counter it with a takedown but Fuujin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fuujin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Ribber wants to land a leg kick but Fuujin is out of range.
Fuujin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribber scores with a push kick.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber motions for Fuujin to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber misses with a double jab. #TD2#
Fuujin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving. #T1#
Fuujin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribber chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
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.
Fuujin trying to keep a closed guard but Ribber is proving a slippery customer.
Fuujin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuujin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Fuujin blocks nicely.
Fuujin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribber works over Fuujin with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ribber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fuujin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fuujin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Fuujin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuujin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribber tries to avoid it but Fuujin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribber to the ground. Ribber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fuujin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber. #T4#
Ribber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Fuujin catches Ribber right on the button with a cross.
Ribber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuujin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fuujin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fuujin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fuujin defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Fuujin blocks a low kick nicely.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Ribber with a jab.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Fuujin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fuujin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fuujin.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber throws a hook but Fuujin blocks it.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuujin.
Fuujin throws a shot to the body.
Ribber pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fuujin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ribber jabs Fuujin right on the nose. Fuujin blinks but takes it well.
Fuujin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuujin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Ribber looking to score a takedown here. Fuujin is defending well but Ribber drives through and ends up in Fuujin's guard.
Ribber cracks Fuujin with a solid left hand.
Ribber looking to sit in guard and control but Fuujin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fuujin is pushing down on Ribber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribber is fighting to maintain full guard but Fuujin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribber trying to control from the bottom.
Fuujin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuujin tries to pass to full mount but Ribber defends it.
Fuujin passes to side control.
Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Ribber struggling a bit here.
Ribber is trying to escape the position but Fuujin is controlling the position.
Ribber felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ribber struggling a bit here.
Ribber is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Fuujin just content to control the position.
Ribber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Fuujin's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Fuujin wants to control but Ribber is keeping him busy.
Ribber trying to control but Fuujin postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fuujin connects with a body shot.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Fuujin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fuujin jabs Ribber right on the nose. Ribber blinks but takes it well.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fuujin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ribber sprawls and moves away.
Fuujin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuujin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fuujin misses with a straight left.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuujin on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Fuujin is out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fuujin. #SUB#
Fuujin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ribber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuka Fuujin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 521
Date: Jun 14, 2017

#R1#
Vogler looks to land a body kick but Ribber moved away.
Vogler looks to land a body kick but Ribber moved away.
Vogler jabs at Ribber's body.
Ribber lands a body shot.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Vogler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ribber stuns Vogler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Vogler moved out of range.
Ribber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vogler scores with a nice strike.
Vogler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vogler checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Ribber with that takedown attempt.
Ribber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vogler swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range. #T1#
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily.
Vogler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
Ribber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vogler lands a head kick!
Vogler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber 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.
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Vogler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vogler lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vogler's head.
Vogler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber connects with a jab.
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Vogler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ribber. #T2#
A jab from Ribber misses.
Vogler throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vogler defends it well.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber punishes Vogler's body with a nice straight punch.
Vogler takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribber.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vogler scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Ribber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vogler sprawls well initially but Ribber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vogler tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Vogler gets full guard.
Vogler has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Ribber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vogler's head.
Ribber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vogler's head.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vogler is looking for a triangle but Ribber pushes his legs off easily.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
Ribber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Vogler controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
Vogler keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Vogler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribber has picked Vogler up and slammed him! Vogler can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribber manages to pass to side control!
Ribber is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Vogler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Good shot there by Ribber.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vogler tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vogler. Ribber shrugs it off though.
Ribber throws the left hand but Vogler avoids the punch easily.
Vogler throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribber avoids it.
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber lands a nice hook to Vogler's body. Vogler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vogler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ribber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Vogler had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber scores with a spinning back kick!
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vogler counters with a good low kick that Ribber was not able to check.
Ribber misses with the combination. #T1#
Ribber scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ribber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vogler circles away quickly and effectively.
Vogler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogler checks the leg kick.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Vogler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Vogler moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a combination that misses
letting Vogler counter with a right hand.
Ribber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vogler misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Vogler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler with a nice cross.
Vogler misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogler. #T2#
Ribber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vogler throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Vogler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vogler.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vogler but Vogler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vogler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Vogler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber connects with the punch.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber moves out of range as Vogler throws a body kick.
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vogler. Vogler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Vogler.
Vogler scores with a sloppy right hand. Ribber should have avoided that one.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voglers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ribber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vogler's waist but Vogler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribber off to one side. #TD2#
Ribber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ribber lands a couple of elbows.
Vogler working a defensive guard but Ribber manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ribber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Vogler tries to improve position but can't.
Vogler is trying to control Ribber's posture but Ribber avoids it.
Vogler tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Vogler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vogler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Ribber scores with a four punch combination!
Vogler blocks a leg kick.
Ribber throws a body punch but Vogler moves out of range.
Ribber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vogler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vogler throws a front kick that sends Ribber stumbling back into the cage.
Vogler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Vogler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Ribber misses with a hook. Vogler ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Vogler's head back.
Vogler missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogler slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vogler.
Vogler slips a jab from Ribber.#T1#
A big right from Ribber misses.
Vogler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribber finds it's way round the side to connect with Vogler's head.
Ribber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vogler throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribber.
Vogler throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogler.
Vogler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Vogler steps away.
Vogler defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Vogler fakes the leg kick and cracks Ribber in the body.
Ribber misses with a takedown attempt - Vogler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vogler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Vogler throws a leg kick but Ribber checks it.
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Vogler there.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Vogler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogler.
Ribber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vogler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ribber throws a good cross that connects.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Vogler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Vogler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber clobbers Vogler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Vogler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.#T3#
Ribber throws out a powerful jab.
Vogler throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogler manages to avoid it.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Ribber buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Vogler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vogler misses with a looping right.
Ribber swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Vogler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribber moves out of range as Vogler strikes.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Vogler moved out of range.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Vogler avoids it well.
It looked like Vogler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribber.
Vogler blocks the body kick.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vogler.#T4#
Vogler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogler takes one to the chin there.
Ribber has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vogler.
Ribber throws a right and a left that Vogler avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogler connects with a body shot that sends Ribber's belly button to the back.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ribber's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ribber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribber throws a good cross that connects.
Ribber cracks the inside of Vogler's front leg.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Vogler's defenses.
Vogler looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber lands a jab.
Jab from Vogler.
Vogler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber scores with a hook.
Vogler scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ribber 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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: CEC 516
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Marley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marley 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.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Jab by Marley.
Marley tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribber.#TD#
Ribber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber lands a nice forearm strike.
Marley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ribber working away.
Marley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ribber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Ribber lands some shots froms side control.
Ribber gets to mount! Marley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ribber raining down shots from the mount!
Marley tries to hold on but Ribber pushes him away.
Ribber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ribber working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Marley tries to hold on but Ribber pushes him away.
Marley gets back to half guard.#T2#
Marley trying to control but Ribber postures up.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley is holding on to half guard well.
Marley is not content to let Ribber control the position.#SUB2#
Marley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marley is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Ribber prevents Marley from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a strike but Marley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Marley pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Marley.
Marley misses with a hook.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Ribber slips under a jab from Marley.
Tomas Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marley lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Marley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber lands with a nice combination. Marley backs away looking to recover.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber cracks Marley with an open hand slap.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Marley moves out of range.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marley connects with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Marley down.
Marley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Marley looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber misses with a head kick.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Marley moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Marley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Marley has closed the distance and engaged Ribber in a clinch.
Ribber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Ribber can't get the takedown.
Marley misses with some punches.
Ribber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marley can do to turn this around?
Ribber scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber prevents a body shot from Marley.
Ribber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch.
Ribber with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Marley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
Marley cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
Marley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ribber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marley if he has to take too many more of those.
Ribber misses with a body shot
and Marley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Marley avoids them all with ease.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Marley stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marley scores with a nice body kick.
Ribber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marley.
Ribber is looking for a counter combo.
Marley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ribber misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.#T3#
Ribber tries for a takedown but Marley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marley swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range. #TD#
Ribber shoots in and bounces Marley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Marley.
Marley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ribber has an active guard here but Marley has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marley works Ribber's body with a nice hook.
Ribber throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ribber slips a straight right by Marley.
Marley misses with a looping right.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Marley misses with an uppercut
and Ribber counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Marley scores with a four punch combination!
Ribber lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Marley jumps back.
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Marley takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Marley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ribber on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ribber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marley!
Marley is trying to improve his position.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ribber trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Tomas Marley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marley taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Marley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Marley tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
Ribber remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The strikes coming from Ribber are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Ribber working the ground and pound but Marley is defending the strikes.
Ribber lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Marley manages to get back to half guard.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.
Marley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ribber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marley's head. #T4#
Marley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ribber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Marley is controlling Ribber's posture.
Marley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ribber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Marley's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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.

Event: CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Ribber throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribber.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribber thinking.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Byrd moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Byrd swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber 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.
Ribber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Byrd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a good jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Byrd is looking to wear down Ribber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.#TD2#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byrd was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd seems keen to control Ribber's posture.#T2#
Byrd looking to control but Ribber passes into half guard.
Ribber is pressing down on Byrd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byrd is holding on for now.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byrd is not content to let Ribber control the position.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well. #T3#
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Byrd is trying to maintain the position but Ribber is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribber passes into side control, despite Byrd's attempt to control the position.
Byrd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribber is nestled in close to Byrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
Ribber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrd 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 Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Byrd is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Ribber avoided it.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribber's calf.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber tries a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd cracks Ribber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber slips under a jab from Byrd.
Ribber wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byrd checks a leg kick.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Ribber sits in half guard.
Byrd controlling the position for now.
Byrd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byrd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd trying to control but Ribber postures up. #T3#
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Ribber drops an elbow to the side of Byrd's head.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribber.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Byrd pulls Ribber in to control the position.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Byrd's guard now, I'm sure.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Byrd controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byrd's guard.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Byrd is trying to keep Ribber in close.
Ribber stands up over Byrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribber postures up.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
Ribber being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Byrd has an active guard here but Ribber has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Byrd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Byrd is trying to control but Ribber passes into side control!
Ribber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ribber scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber working the head with strikes.
Ribber scores with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
A very excited looking Grin Ribber 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: CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1##TD#
Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Edge's guard.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Edge keeps moving.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Edge is keeping the position.
Edge looking for a sweep. Not yet Edge, not yet.
Ribber controlling from the top position.
Ribber won't allow Edge to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribber passes into half guard.
Edge tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ribber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ribber wants to take a breather but Edge is having none of it.
Ribber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Edge wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well. #T2#
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.
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edge is looking to control Ribber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edge avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Ribber is working for a submission of some sort.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Edge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribber pulls his head out easily.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribber is trying to control. Edge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ribber working Edge over with strikes.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribber connects with a nice short shot to Edge's temple.
Edge tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribber's back!
Ribber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Edge's guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Edge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ribber has passed into side control.
Edge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ribber is working Edge over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Ribber landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Edge is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edge is trying to improve his position.
Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Edge to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Edge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Edge lands a right hook to the body.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edge throws a low kick, looking for Ribber's leg but Ribber calmly moves out of range.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edge can do to turn this around?
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edge.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edge tries a quick counter leg kick but Ribber is wise to it.
Ribber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edge.
Ribber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD2#
Edge shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Edge showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ribber gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a triangle here but Edge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Edge working the head with strikes.
Ribber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edge is looking to take a break and control but Ribber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edge laying and praying for a moment but Ribber takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
Ribber has hold of Edge's hands but Edge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribber moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edge looking to sit in guard and control but Ribber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Edge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribber connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB2#
Edge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Edge 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.
Edge wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Edge is retaining full guard.
Ribber trying to control but Edge is working from the bottom.
Ribber is in close to Edge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber stays in close to Edge's body and controls the position.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Edge.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Edge's brow.
Ribber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christian Edge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Edge ducks down to avoid it.
Edge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edge throws a body kick that misses.
Edge digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Edge avoids it well.
Edge swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Edge throws a combination that misses
and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edge moves away.
Edge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edge swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Edge is out of range.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber throws a hook but Edge blocks it.
Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber moves out of range as Edge strikes.#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Edge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edge as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edge! But no joy.
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Edge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edge thuds a left hand into Ribber's body.
Edge misses with a kick to the body.
Edge throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber slips under a jab from Edge.
Edge checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Edge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Edge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses
and Edge counters with a three punch combo that has Ribber backing up. Ribber nods at Edge to acknowledge the strikes.
Edge scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Ribber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Edge jabs at Ribber's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Edge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Ribber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Edge avoids the head kick by Ribber.
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!
Ribber tries to work over Edge's front leg with a kick but Edge checks it.
Edge is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Edge's defenses.
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Edge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edge tries to counter with a clinch but Ribber shakes him off and moves away.
Edge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edge throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edge misses with a body kick.
Ribber throws an off balance right hand
and Edge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ribber is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edge throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Edge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ribber rather than just go for the knockout.
That kick from Edge tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edge checks a leg kick.
Edge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
letting Edge counter with a right hand.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edge sprawls and moves away.
Edge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edge scores with a head kick. Ribber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Ribber.
Ribber cracks Edge with a good jab.
Edge sizes up Ribber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Edge.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber thuds his right hand into Edge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edge. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Ribber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edge moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Edge moved out of range.
Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edge throws a nice looking combination but Ribber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edge connects with a solid leg kick.
Edge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber tries to score with a low kick but Edge moves his leg out of the way.
Ribber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber slips a jab from Edge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edge.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Edge.
I think Edge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christian Edge!
Christian Edge 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.

Event: CEC 504
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Ribber jabs at Gold's body.
Gold throws a lazy body kick
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Gold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ribber throws a hook but Gold blocks it.
Gold avoids the head kick by Ribber.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Ribber.
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Gold takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ribber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber walks into a straight right hand from Gold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Ribber misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
Ribber throws a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gold has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gold takes a step back to recover.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gold takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD#
Ribber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gold's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber working the head and body with strikes.
Gold controlling the position well.
Ribber is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it. #T2#
Gold is positioning himself well to prevent Ribber advancing to mount.
Ribber wants to free his trapped foot but Gold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Gold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gold wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy.
Gold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribber's back!
Gold keeps control of the position as Ribber tries to break free. #T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gold's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ribber trying to control the hands but Gold won't let him.
Gold throwing sloppy strikes.
Ribber is trying to break free.
Gold is looking to control Ribber but Ribber is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gold keeps control of the position easily here as Ribber tries to buck him off.
Gold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribber tries to escape but Gold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ribber doesn't escape.
Ribber wants to control his opponent's hands but Gold gets his hands free.
Gold controls the action.
Ribber just trying to survive but Gold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gold trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold doesn't have the hooks in and Ribber manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Ribber shoots in and gets a takedown into Gold's guard.
Ribber postures up.
Ribber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Gold's brow.
Ribber trying to move into half guard but instead Gold has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gold slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gold defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Gold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ribber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gold manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gold keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
Ribber is fighting to break Gold's control of his arms but Gold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gold looking for a sweep. Not yet Gold, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber preventing the sweep.
Gold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribber moves away from the strike by Gold.
Gold cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ribber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Gold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Gold.
Gold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber throws a big counter combination but Gold scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Ribber.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Gold's head back.
Gold has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribber finds it's way round the side to connect with Gold's head.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Ribber throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Gold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gold.
Gold makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Gold tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gold jabs at Ribber's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
Gold throws a series of punches but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Ribber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T4#
Ribber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gold checks it well.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gold checks a low kick from Ribber.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
A cross from Gold lands.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribber.
Gold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber misses with a hook
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Gold down.
Ribber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ribber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Gold misses.
Gold misses the jab.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold blocks a low kick nicely.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Gold misses with a hook.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Gold throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Gold off balance momentarily.
Gold slips a jab from Ribber.
Gold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gold misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ribber thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
Nice shot lands for Gold.
Gold misses with a few strikes there.
Ribber scores with a hook.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Gold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribber scores with a jab. Gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Gold goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber walks into a left hand.
A leg kick checked by Gold.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Ribber.
Ribber goes for a double leg but Gold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gold continues to drive forward.#T2#
Gold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber throws a one two combo.
Gold misses with an uppercut
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Gold slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Ribber misses with a takedown attempt - Gold sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gold! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gold misses with a body kick.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gold misses with a double jab
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Ribber is predictable there
and Gold counters with a stiff right hand.
Gold lands a jab-cross combination.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Gold throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ribber has time to react.
Gold with a nice cross.
Gold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gold scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts. #T4#
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Ribber's head back.
A jab from Gold misses.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Ribber throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold counters with a good low kick that Ribber was not able to check.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber lands a nice looking body kick.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gold.
Gold is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ribber.
Gold missing with a left hand there. Ribber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gold misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Gold scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liquid Gold.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grin Ribber!
After the fight, Grin Ribber 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: CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Vogler tries to clinch up
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber blocks a head kick by Vogler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ribber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vogler - the referee stops the clock and Ribber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vogler. Ribber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vogler staying out of range there.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Vogler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vogler swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Vogler avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Ribber sets himself, and Vogler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ribber avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Vogler down. #T1##CL#
Ribber moves into the clinch successfully.
Vogler lands with a short shot to the head.
Vogler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
Vogler lands with a light punch inside.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Vogler as the two fighters clinch.
Ribber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
Vogler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vogler - that landed with a thud.
Ribber lands a shot to the body.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but Vogler avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
Ribber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Vogler working aggressively here. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vogler.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
Vogler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vogler prevents a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber lands with a right to the head.
Vogler blocks a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vogler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Ribber.
Vogler's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vogler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vogler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Vogler has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
Ribber blocks a body shot from Vogler.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Ribber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vogler tries to work over Ribber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler lands a right hand.
Ribber goes for a takedown attempt but Vogler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crunch! Ribber slams his shin into Vogler's torso.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vogler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vogler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Ribber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vogler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vogler.
Vogler misses the jab.
Vogler is looking to land body kicks.
Vogler moves out of range of the strikes.
Vogler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vogler moves out of range of the leg kick from Ribber.
Vogler counters with a body kick.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Gunter Vogler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Vogler as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Vogler throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vogler throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.#CL#
Ribber rushes Vogler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vogler smiles and moves away.
Vogler throws a right hand that misses
and Ribber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vogler lands an overhand right.
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vogler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vogler lands the left hand.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vogler's head.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vogler has time to react.
Ribber connects with a jab.
Ribber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vogler's head backwards.
Ribber fails with the takedown.
Ribber sets himself, and Vogler steps forward looking for the clinch! Ribber avoids it this time.
Vogler takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Vogler counters by clinching up.
Vogler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vogler swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vogler blocks a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber blocks a body shot from Vogler.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ribber lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vogler tries a body shot but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogler's elbow.
Vogler lands with a left to the head.
Vogler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogler struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
Vogler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ribber.
A short right from Vogler on the inside.
Vogler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribber lands a left hand.
Vogler pushes Ribber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribber tries a body shot but Vogler blocks it.
Ribber lands an uppercut.#T2#
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler misses with a punch to the body.
Vogler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler tries to throw a body punch but Ribber avoids it by throwing Vogler back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vogler.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Vogler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow.
Good body shot from Ribber.
Vogler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogler swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Ribber gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogler working a defensive guard here.
Vogler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Ribber wants to control from the top but Vogler keeps moving.
Vogler keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vogler 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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vogler keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Vogler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vogler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vogler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vogler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ribber defends it easily.
Ribber throws an elbow that misses. Vogler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ribber's guard. Nice move by Vogler!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ribber forces Vogler back against the cage and clinches.
Vogler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogler.
Ribber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler working aggressively here.
Vogler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Vogler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Vogler.
Vogler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribber or not.
Vogler blocking some punches.
Ribber throws a head punch that misses.
Ribber blocks a body shot from Vogler.
A head punch on the inside from Vogler fails to land. #T1#
Vogler misses with a body punch.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Ribber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogler can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Vogler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vogler can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Gunter Vogler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Ribber tries a body shot but Vogler blocks it.
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Vogler lands a nice uppercut.
Vogler throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
Vogler misses with the head strike.
A short right from Ribber.
A nice left hand lands by Vogler.
Ribber scores with a shot to the side of Vogler's head.
Vogler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogler works on Ribber's body with a couple of short punches.
Gunter Vogler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Vogler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ribber gets control of Vogler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ribber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vogler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribber swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ribber working for a triangle but Vogler defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vogler advances position into side control!
Ribber wants to control but Vogler postures up.#T3#
Ribber manages to get back to half guard.
Ribber is looking to control Vogler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribber avoid being mounted?
Ribber won't allow Vogler to pass to mount.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vogler prevents Ribber from improving his position.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribber wants to improve his position but Vogler is controlling well.
Vogler wants to pass to mount but Ribber is defending the position. #SUB#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber trying to control but Vogler postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter Vogler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunter Vogler!
As Gunter Vogler got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Wunderbar! ha ha ha'.

Event: CEC 498
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Ribber throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Ribber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribber won't allow it.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Ribber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. #BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson's coach down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it. #CL#
Ribber moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.#BC2#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Ribber connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Ribber closes the distance and clinches.
Ribber tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber connects with the punch.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribber connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ribber counters with a stiff right hand.
Tarik Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber scores with a nice right hand.
Ribber connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected. #T2#
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ribber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grin Ribber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Ribber counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.#CL#
Ribber moves into the clinch.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribber is defending well.
Ribber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson wants to break free but Ribber has control.
Ribber pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Ribber won't allow it.
Johnson tries to circle away but Ribber has him pinned against the cage.
Ribber has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Ribber.
Ribber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Ribber lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribber finish him?
Ribber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Ribber is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ribber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Johnson has Ribber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribber misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Ribber misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ribber.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ribber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Ribber counters with a solid body kick.
Ribber scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Ribber cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Ribber follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Ribber keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
Tarik Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best, i think this may be my last fight, i would like to thank everybody that helped me get to where i am today.'.

Event: CEC 495
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
Ribber thuds a left hand into Byrd's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Byrd 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.
Byrd lands a nice hook to Ribber's body. Ribber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber misses with a head kick.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Ribber wants to clinch up but Byrd keeps it at a distance.
Byrd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byrd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribber cracks Byrd with an open hand slap.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Byrd as Ribber shoots in.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Byrd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Ribber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Byrd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Byrd throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Byrd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Byrd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Byrd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ribber defends well.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Byrd looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Byrd pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber stands up over Byrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Byrd 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.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Ribber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Byrd's brow.
Ribber is working Byrd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ribber trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Ribber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ribber postures up.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber advances position into side control!#T4#
Byrd tries to bench press Ribber off him but Ribber keeps the position.
Ribber trying to control the action but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is looking for a sweep.
Byrd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribber wants to control but Byrd is keeping busy.
Byrd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ribber trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Byrd lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Byrd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byrd tries to move into range but Ribber moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Byrd avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Byrd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ribber sprawls well initially but Byrd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Byrd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Byrd has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Byrd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Ribber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Byrd escapes and throws Ribber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ribber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jolly Leg Byrd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Byrd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ribber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ribber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Byrd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
Ribber is trying to control Byrd's posture but Byrd avoids it.
Ribber is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Byrd has hold of Ribber's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ribber seems comfortable defending it but Byrd has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ribber is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ribber is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Byrd couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jolly Leg Byrd!
During a confident post fight interview, Jolly Leg Byrd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Newcastle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Ribber fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newcastle! But no joy.
Ribber fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newcastle throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ribber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Newcastle is out of range.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Newcastle ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newcastle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribber.
Newcastle works the jab nicely.
Donk. Ribber catches Newcastle right on the button with a cross.
Ribber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Ribber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Newcastle lands a slapping body shot.
Newcastle throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Newcastle. Beautiful body shot.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
Ribber lunges at Newcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newcastle's hand.
Newcastle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribber momentarily. #T1#
Newcastle misses with a straight left.
Newcastle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribber misses with a low kick. #CL#
Ribber has Newcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Ribber misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
Ribber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ribber can't get the takedown.
Ribber tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Newcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribber lands with a shot to the body.
Ribber needs to keep his hands up - Newcastle had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Newcastle. Those never looked like landing.
Newcastle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle works Ribber's body with a nice hook.
Ribber tries to bum rush Newcastle with a series of wild strikes but Newcastle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Newcastle saw that one coming.
Newcastle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ribber on the side of the head.
Ribber swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber works Newcastle's body with a nice hook.
Ribber moves out of range as Newcastle throws a body kick. #TD#
Ribber shoots in and gets a takedown into Newcastle's guard.#SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for a triangle but Ribber pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing that Ribber has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ribber stays in close to Newcastle's body and controls the position.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Newcastle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there. #T3#
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribber chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber landing with the ground and pound.
Newcastle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribber looking to sit in guard and control but Newcastle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber wants to sweep but no luck.
Newcastle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribber is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Newcastle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribber is looking to reverse the position.
Newcastle working away.
Newcastle wants to control but Ribber is keeping him busy.
Ribber is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Newcastle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newcastle misses the jab.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribber feints and then cracks Newcastle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newcastle down.
Newcastle closes the distance but Ribber moves to the side
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newcastle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Newcastle defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber staying out of range there.#TD#
Ribber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Newcastle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribber's guard. #REVB#
Newcastle tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribber is retaining full guard.
Newcastle is pushing down on Ribber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ribber is fighting to maintain full guard but Newcastle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribber is staying active underneath Newcastle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Newcastle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribber's head.
Newcastle tries to pass to full mount but Ribber defends it.
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newcastle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Newcastle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribber! #T2#
Newcastle looking to take Ribber's back but Ribber rolls and after a scramble, Ribber ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Ribber to escape a tricky position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newcastle is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribber is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for a triangle but Ribber pushes his legs off easily.
Newcastle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle working a defensive guard here.
Ribber won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Newcastle wants to hit a switch here but Ribber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newcastle there!
Newcastle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Newcastle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribber trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newcastle defends it easily.
Ribber can't keep his opponent in guard - Newcastle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ribber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newcastle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newcastle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber blocks a jab.#TD2#
Newcastle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ribber prevents Newcastle from moving into mount.
Ribber tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Newcastle tries for a kimura but Ribber is defending well.
Newcastle trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Newcastle trying to control from half guard but Ribber is working away.
Ribber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribber is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Newcastle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newcastle trying to advance position but Ribber counters by regaining guard.
Newcastle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Ribber is keeping the position.
Newcastle pushes down on Ribber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Newcastle trying to pass the guard but Ribber defending well.
Ribber tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Ribber is defending well.
Newcastle prevents Ribber from improving his position.
Ribber wants to control but Newcastle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Newcastle is looking for a kimura but Ribber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newcastle to get the leverage.
Ribber wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
Newcastle works his way into side control. #T3#
Ribber regains half guard there - taking advantage of Newcastle's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Newcastle working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribber's thigh. Ribber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Newcastle pushes down on Ribber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but Ribber won't allow it.
Ribber regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle is looking to pass into half guard but Ribber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ribber is in guard.#REVR##T4#
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from Newcastle.
Ribber trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Newcastle 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.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ribber looking to sit in guard and control but Newcastle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newcastle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Newcastle, into his guard. #REVR#
Newcastle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Newcastle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber 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: CEC 489 : Christmas Bash
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber throws a series of strikes that have Hopkins backpedaling.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ribber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well. #TD#
Ribber shoots in and bounces Hopkins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ribber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Hopkins trying to control the position.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
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.
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Hopkins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber slips a straight right by Hopkins.#CL2#
Hopkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Ribber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with a body punch.
Hopkins blocking some punches. #T3#
Ribber blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbers head.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber pushes Hopkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ribber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins. #TD#
Ribber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hopkins regains guard immediately.
Ribber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ribber is working Hopkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hopkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hopkins has momentary wrist control but Ribber slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hopkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Hopkins pushes Ribber off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ribber.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Hopkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ribber is on him like a limpet, forcing Hopkins back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins tries to clinch up
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Ribber drives through with a takedown into Hopkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Hopkins kicks Ribber off and gets to his feet.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hopkins's calf.
Ribber throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ribber. #T1#
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Hopkins is looking to clinch.
Ribber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Ribber misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
A big left from Hopkins misses.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Ribber lands a front kick.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hopkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribber lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins connects with a right hand. Ribber shakes it off.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Ribber keeps it at a distance.
Ribber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribber shoots in for a double leg but Hopkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hopkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Ribber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Ribber jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Ribber throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribber off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works over Ribber's head and body with a nice combination.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Ribber.
Hopkins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
Hopkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribber dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Hopkins does no damage.
Ribber cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hopkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hopkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber wants to slow Hopkins down by chopping away at his legs.
Ribber throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ribber doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up.
Ribber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopkins.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber slips a jab from Hopkins.
Ribber tries to counter with a takedown but Hopkins is quick to defend against it.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Ribber.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.#T1#
Ribber throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Ribber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribber circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hopkins sprawls and moves away.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Ribber avoids them all with ease.
Ribber ducks right into an uppercut from Hopkins.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
Ribber dives in and grabs Hopkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hopkins pushes down on Ribber's head and hops out.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Ribber cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Ribber throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins punishes Ribber's body with a nice straight punch.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to bum rush Ribber with a series of wild strikes but Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribber under the eye.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ribber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Hopkins avoided it.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribber keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ribber. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Ribber misses.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Hopkins throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Ribber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Ribber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopkins.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ribber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopkins 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
Vinny Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Ribber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dekkers pinned against the cage. Dekkers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ribber misses with the combination.
Ribber is looking to land body kicks.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber misses with a kick to the body.
Dekkers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Ribber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dekkers counters with a body kick that stops Ribber in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers throws a solid leg kick but Ribber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dekkers.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ribber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dekkers's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber backing away here, and Dekkers unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dekkers throws a leg kick which misses Ribber's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribber tries to avoid it. #T1#
Dekkers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dekkers misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dekkers!
Dekkers tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
Dekkers is still trying to improve position.
Ribber postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Ribber tries for a kimura but Dekkers is defending well.
Ribber trying to control the position but Dekkers is working away.
Ribber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dekkers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ribber working the ground and pound but Dekkers is defending the strikes. #T2##SUB#
Ribber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dekkers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dekkers takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dekkers tries to improve position but can't.
Dekkers parries the strikes from Ribber easily there. Ribber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dekkers to escape.
You can see the frustration on Dekkers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ribber working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ribber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribber taking a break here but Dekkers is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Dekkers is working away. #T3#
Dekkers moves into full guard.
Ribber trying to control but Dekkers is working from the bottom.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber is pushing down on Dekkers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dekkers is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dekkers defending well though.
Dekkers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Ribber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ribber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dekkers keeping control of the position.
Ribber is trying to control. Dekkers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dekkers 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.

Grin Ribber 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#
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick.
Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Ribber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dekkers stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribber. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
A big left from Ribber misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribber blocks the leg kick.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dekkers slips a straight right by Ribber.
Dekkers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dekkers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a hook. Dekkers ducked under it nicely.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Dekkers checks a leg kick nicely.
Dekkers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dekkers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ribber lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Dekkers sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ribber jumps guard and drags Dekkers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dekkers tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribber is retaining full guard.
Dekkers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Dekkers from controlling successfully.
Ribber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dekkers trying to move into half guard but instead Ribber has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Dekkers keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ribber throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB#
Ribber is trying to get an arm triangle but Dekkers is defending well.
Ribber laying and praying for a moment but Dekkers takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Ribber wants to control but Dekkers is keeping him busy.
Dekkers wants to get back to full guard.
Ribber stops Dekkers from getting back to his feet.
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekkers keeps working.
Ribber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dekkers's head.
Ribber is thwarting Dekkers's attempts to control the position.
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #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.
Dekkers trying to control but Ribber postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dekkers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ribber trying to control but Dekkers is having none of it.
Dekkers has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ribber's lack of action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Dekkers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber thumps Dekkers with a low kick.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Dekkers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Dekkers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
And Dekkers responds with a good body kick, but Ribber manages to step out the way in time.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dekkers can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Dekkers saw that one coming.
A left lands for Ribber.
Dekkers is looking to clinch.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Dekkers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ribber sets himself, and Dekkers steps forward looking for the clinch! Ribber avoids it this time.
Decent striking displayed by Ribber there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dekkers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ribber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dekkers scores with a spinning back kick!
Dekkers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dekkers.
Dekkers flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
Dekkers throws a head kick that Ribber semi-blocks.
Dekkers slips a jab from Ribber.
Dekkers avoids the head kick by Ribber.
Ribber lands a jab to the head.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Ribber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dekkers finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribber's head.
Ribber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dekkers can pounce on him. #T2#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dekkers sprawls well. Dekkers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Dekkers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dekkers shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bas Dekkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
Dekkers wants to counter the offense by Ribber and move into the clinch position.
Ribber moves out of range as Dekkers throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Some wild striking there from Ribber.
Dekkers tries to counter with a clinch but Ribber shakes him off and moves away.
Dekkers stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dekkers thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Ribber digs a good hook to Dekkers's body.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dekkers is able to avoid easily.
Ribber scores with a jab.
Dekkers throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Dekkers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Ribber misses
and Dekkers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Dekkers thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber misses with a leg kick.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Dekkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dekkers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Dekkers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber lands with a hook. Dekkers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber wants to land a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range.
Ribber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Dekkers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No joy there for Ribber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Dekkers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Dekkers blocks the low kick.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Dekkers moves away and avoids it.
Dekkers misses with a double jab #TD#
and Ribber counters with a shoot takedown. Dekkers fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
After the fight, Grin Ribber 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: EVO 276: Avaldo vs Hunt
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Ribber is looking to clinch.
Stenberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenberg misses the target.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ribber doesn't seem bothered though.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stenberg throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Stenberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stenberg throws out a powerful jab.
Stenberg with a poor takedown
and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Stenberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribber.
Stenberg connects with a single shot there.
Ribber motions for Stenberg to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Stenberg drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.#T1#
Stenberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenberg defends it easily.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Ribber has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stenberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribber has managed to lock this one up! Can Stenberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribber on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grin Ribber!
In his post fight interview, Grin Ribber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EVO 269: Tallon vs Cortes
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camacho cracks the inside of Ribber's front leg.
Ribber tries for a takedown but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camacho checks a low kick from Ribber.
Camacho throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Ribber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribber has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribber throws a combination that misses
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.#T1#
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribber counters with an inside leg kick.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribber. That's going to slow Camacho down.
Ribber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ribber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribber tries to bum rush Camacho with a series of wild strikes but Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribber! But no joy.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Camacho stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Camacho digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho misses with a looping left.#T2#
Ribber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Ribber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camacho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber checks the leg kick.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ribber throws a chopping leg kick but Camacho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho is looking to counter the offense by Ribber and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Ribber counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho counters with a left to the body.
Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grin Ribber.
Camacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Camacho blocks the low kick.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control.
Camacho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribber off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ribber covers up after that shot from Camacho.
Camacho struggling to land strikes to the head as Ribber covers up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Camacho gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ribber turns into Camacho and is now in his guard.
Ribber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho being controlled here, momentarily.
Camacho is looking to sweep but instead, Ribber has passed into half guard.
Camacho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hector Camacho will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ribber fakes the leg kick and cracks Camacho in the body.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Ribber counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber lands an overhand right.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Camacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camacho digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribber misses with a hook
and Camacho counters with a nice body shot.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Ribber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
A solid body kick from Ribber. #T1#
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Ribber thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Ribber has closed the distance and engaged Camacho in a clinch.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho is trying to maintain a safe position but Ribber gets an underhook and turns Camacho into the cage.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Ribber.
A short uppercut from Ribber.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
A nice left hand lands by Ribber.
Ribber struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
Ribber tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho is struggling to control the position.
Camacho avoiding damage.
Camacho misses with the head strike. #T2#
Ribber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho blocks an uppercut.
Ribber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho pushes Ribber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber jumps guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribber.
Camacho lands an uppercut.
Ribber misses with some punches.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Camacho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camacho seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Camacho misses with some punches. #T3#
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Ribber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ribber.
Ribber pushes Camacho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ribber throws a head punch that misses.
Camacho tries a body shot but Ribber blocks it.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho is pressed up against the cage. Ribber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camacho down to the mat. Camacho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Ribber.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ribber misses with a looping left.#T4#
Ribber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camacho jabs at Ribber's body.
Camacho feints and then cracks Ribber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribber down.
Camacho lands a head kick. Ribber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Camacho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Camacho works to advance to full mount. Ribber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ribber wants to hold on but Camacho pushes him away.
Camacho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ribber's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camacho with the ground and pound from mount.
Ribber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Camacho dominated that second round.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ribber blocks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Camacho takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hector Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber lands a leg kick that knocks Camacho off balance momentarily.
Ribber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Camacho has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Camacho and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camacho throws a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ribber misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ribber, as that shot connected.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber. #T1#
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camacho tried to counter with a leg kick but Ribber avoided it.
Camacho throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Camacho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Ribber clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
Ribber letting Camacho take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Camacho fails to land.
Ribber prevents a body shot from Camacho. #BC#
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribber.
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Camacho avoids it.
Camacho tries to counter by clinching up but Ribber breaks away and moves out of range.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camacho. That did some damage!
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribber as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Ribber finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ribber cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camacho ducked under it nicely.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ribber - that will leave a mark!
Ribber connects with a leg kick. Camacho looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Camacho slams his shin into Ribber's torso.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Ribber throws a low kick, looking for Camacho's leg but Camacho calmly moves out of range. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Camacho is looking to wear down Ribber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ribber checks a low kick from Camacho.
Ribber misses with a leg kick.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camacho. Camacho obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camacho connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribber counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A jab from Ribber misses.
Camacho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Ribber seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribber misses with a combination #CL#
and Camacho counters by moving into the clinch.
Ribber lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Camacho backs up against the cage.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber feints the counter takedown.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Camacho misses #TD2#
and Ribber counters with a takedown into side control.
Ribber is staying tight to Camacho's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Camacho fails to land the takedown.
Camacho lands a jab to the nose.
Camacho thuds his shin into the meat of Ribber's side.#CL2#
Ribber has closed the distance and engaged Camacho in a clinch.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber lands a body shot.
Ribber blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Ribber struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Camacho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ribber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards. #T1#
Ribber misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camacho.
Ribber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Camacho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Camacho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ribber.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camacho digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Camacho throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber lands an overhand right.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camacho scores with a push kick.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber throws a leg kick which misses Camacho's front leg but catches the back leg as Camacho tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Ribber clinches.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Hector Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ribber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
Camacho slows down the pace here.
Camacho trying to control the position but instead, Ribber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camacho into the cage.
Camacho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ribber.
Camacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camacho scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Ribber pushes Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho stalling in the clinch.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but Camacho avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage. #T4#
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribber controls his hands.
A short left from Ribber.
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Camacho smiles and moves away.
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!
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ribber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribber checks a low kick from Camacho.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camacho catches Ribber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Ribber misses the target.
Ribber throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Ribber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camacho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribber's head.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribber tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands.
Ribber lands a nice looking body shot.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camacho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.#T1#
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.#TD#
Camacho closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribber did well to prevent Camacho getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camacho in particular looking to stall.
Camacho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ribber gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ribber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Camacho stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.#T2#
Camacho trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Camacho stays in close to Ribber's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
Camacho with a nice head shot there.
Ribber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully. #T3#
Camacho looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ribber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Camacho is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ribber.
Camacho is working Ribber over with some ground and pound from side control.
Camacho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ribber tries to buck Camacho off but Camacho is having none of it.#T4#
Ribber is not content to let Camacho control the position.
Camacho laying and praying for a moment but Ribber takes advantage and regains half guard.
Camacho prevents Ribber from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Camacho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
Post fight, Hector Camacho took to the microphone: 'Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man , I'm the man. Fabian Hoi, if you want a super fight, call me.'.

Event: EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Ribber tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo 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.
Ribber scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Ribber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ribber tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Ribber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribber swinging wildly here.
Ribber has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Ribber staying out of range there.
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!
Ribber defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.#T1#
Aldo scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Aldo blocks the low kick.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Ribber's leg but Ribber calmly moves out of range.
Aldo lands the left hand.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
Ribber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ribber defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo slips a straight right by Ribber.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ribber tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Ribber moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Ribber slams his shin into Aldo's torso.#TD2#
Ribber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Aldo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribber has picked Aldo up and slammed him! Aldo can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribber manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Aldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aldo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ribber wants to control but Aldo is keeping busy.
Ribber manages to get to full guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving. #T4#
Ribber wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo works over Ribber with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ribber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.
Aldo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ribber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber 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#
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribber fails to land the takedown.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribber counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribber.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Ribber's belly button to the back.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aldo's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Ribber avoids it well. #T1#
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Aldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Ribber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ribber moves away.
Nice shot by Aldo.
Ribber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Ribber moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
Ribber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribber slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ribber. That one must have hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Ribber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Ribber swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber misses with a head kick.
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Ribber catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aldo's calf.#T3#
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ribber.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.#T4#
Ribber throws a leg kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo misses the jab.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
Ribber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Ribber jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ribber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Aldo steps away.
Ribber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ribber.
Aldo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Ribber misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Ribber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Ribber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ribber misses with a hook.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribber stands and throws Aldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo is trying to control Ribber's posture but Ribber avoids it.
Aldo tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aldo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ribber off and has taken his back!
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aldo is not going to allow Ribber to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Ribber right now.
Aldo wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy.
Aldo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
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!
Aldo not allowing Ribber to control his hands.
Ribber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Aldo landing strikes from the mount.
Aldo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Aldo with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Aldo.
Aldo is landing with some decent strikes but Ribber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ribber gets back to half guard.
Ribber is looking to improve his position.
Ribber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aldo throws a strike but Ribber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ribber trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Aldo trying to strike off his back. #T4#
Ribber trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribber passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ribber there.
Ribber is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Aldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Aldo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribber pulls his head out easily.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
A less than humble Grin Ribber misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a looping left.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camatta.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta scores with a decent looking hook.
Camatta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Camatta moved out of range.
Camatta scores with a body shot.
Ribber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camatta is able to avoid easily.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber avoids the body shot from Camatta.
Ribber takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Camatta. No joy for Ribber on that attempt.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.#T1#
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber moves out of range as Camatta throws a body kick.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber misses with an uppercut
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Camatta throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Ribber throws a jab when Camatta was well out of range.#TD#
Camatta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ribber is looking for a triangle but Camatta pushes his legs off easily.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here. #T2#
Ribber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ribber working a defensive guard but Camatta passes into half guard.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Ribber is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camatta is keen to just control but Ribber is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ribber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Camatta stalls from top position.#T3#
Ribber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camatta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Camatta postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Camatta's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ribber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camatta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camatta.
Good leg kick by Camatta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camatta manages to avoid it.
Camatta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Camatta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Camatta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ribber's hands.
Camatta throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ribber works Camatta's body with a nice hook.
Camatta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribber avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribber feints and then cracks Camatta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Camatta down.
Camatta digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Camatta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camatta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Camatta does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Camatta's defenses.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Camatta as he avoids it easily.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camatta scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribber is fending him off so far but Camatta persists. Nope, Ribber circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Camatta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
Ribber with the counter takedown but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camatta is out of range.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Camatta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ribber tries to get to full guard but Camatta has control of the leg.
Camatta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Ribber wants to get back to full guard.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta is controlling the pace.
Ribber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribber.#SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom. #T3#
Camatta looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camatta passes into half guard.
Ribber wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Antonio Camatta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ribber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camatta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ribber is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribber avoid being mounted?
Camatta controlling the action here.
Ribber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Camatta lands a nice short elbow.
Ribber is pressing down on Camatta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antonio Camatta will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Camatta scores with a hook.
Camatta connects with a jab.
Camatta slips a jab from Ribber.
Ribber connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camatta's hands.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Camatta counters with a straight right hand.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber swings for the body but Camatta moves out of range.
Camatta thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range.
Grin Ribber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camatta.
Ribber is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camatta defends it nicely.#T1#
Camatta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribber misses with a double jab
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camatta attempts a counter takedown but Ribber avoids it well and moves away.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick.
Camatta is looking to chop away at Ribber's legs.
Camatta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camatta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camatta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camatta misses with a body shot.
Camatta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Camatta misses the target.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Camatta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Camatta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camatta.
Ribber checks a leg kick nicely.
Camatta throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber cracks Camatta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber jabs Camatta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ribber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camatta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camatta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ribber is able to avoid easily.
Camatta dips to his left and cracks Ribber with an uppercut!
Camatta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camatta goes for a double leg but Ribber avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ribber continues to drive forward.#T3#
Camatta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ribber scores with a leg kick.
Ribber lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Camatta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribber tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ribber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camatta just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Camatta saw that one coming.
Ribber has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ribber there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Camatta tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Camatta - just one landing. #CL2#
Ribber clinches up with Camatta and pushes him back against the cage.
Camatta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camatta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camatta scores with a shot to the side of Ribber's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Ribber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Ribber misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Camatta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Camatta.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Camatta misses.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camatta misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Camatta fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribber flicks out a counter leg kick but Camatta steps away.
Camatta moves away from the strike by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Grin Ribber just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Ribber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Camatta shows good takedown defense.
Camatta throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Ribber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camatta.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camatta was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Camatta is looking to counter punch.
Ribber throws a hook but Camatta avoids it easily.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Camatta misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ribber! But no joy.
Camatta is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camatta misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Camatta moved out of range nicely.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camatta to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Ribber scores with a jab. Camatta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Camatta seems unphased.
Camatta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ribber misses with a hook. Camatta ducked under it nicely.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camatta.
Ribber is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Camatta moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Camatta shoots in and bounces Ribber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Camatta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Camatta trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Camatta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camatta won't allow Ribber to sweep him here.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta chips away with some ground and pound.
Camatta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Ribber being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Camatta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ribber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camatta has managed to get both his arms back between Ribber's legs - danger averted.
Camatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ribber is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ribber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camatta has picked Ribber up and slammed him! Ribber can't keep hold of the triangle and Camatta manages to pass to side control!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber regains half guard.
Camatta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camatta working Ribber over with strikes.
Ribber is looking for a sweep. Camatta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camatta moves nicely into side control.
Camatta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ribber some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Camatta had his way with Grin Ribber in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
Camatta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camatta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Camatta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camatta scores with a three punch combo!
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ribber.
Ribber feints the counter takedown.
Camatta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Camatta uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Camatta on his heels. He'll look to pass Camatta's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Camatta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Camatta is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up. #T1#
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Camatta 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself.
Ribber postures up in Camatta's guard and throws a big left but Camatta blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grin Ribber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Camatta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribber misses with a body punch
and Camatta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camatta throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Ribber gets caught napping as Camatta dives in and scores a takedown. Ribber manages to retain guard.
Ribber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ribber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Ribber trying to keep a closed guard but Camatta is proving a slippery customer.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving.
Antonio Camatta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camatta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camatta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribber tries to clinch up but Camatta circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Ribber.
Ribber throws a series of strikes that have Camatta backpedaling. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Camatta has been cut.
Ribber throws a body punch but Camatta moves out of range. #T4##TD#
Camatta shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camatta showed some decent athleticism there.
Camatta is trying to control. Ribber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribber tries to roll over but Camatta keeps him under control.
Camatta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Camatta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Ribber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camatta pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Camatta.
I think Camatta has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Camatta!
After winning the bout, Antonio Camatta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 260: Traylor vs Mangrove J
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Finch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch wants to land a leg kick but Ribber is out of range.
Nice jab there from Ribber.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Finch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber lands a jab.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Finch slips under a jab.
Good work by Ribber as he checks the leg kick.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Ribber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Finch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribber is in Finch's guard.
Finch is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up.
Ribber seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
Finch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Finch defends well.#T2##SUB#
Ribber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet. #SUB#
Ribber looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Finch has picked Ribber up and slammed him! Ribber can't keep hold of the triangle and Finch manages to pass to side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Finch decides to stand back up. Finch steps back and let's Ribber get back to his feet.
Ribber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance. #T3#
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Finch.
Finch ducks right into an uppercut from Ribber.
Finch digs a good body shot into Ribber's ribs.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Finch only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ribber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Finch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Finch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ribber scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Ribber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Finch lunges at Ribber with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ribber's hand.
Ribber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Ribber swings widly with a right hand
and Finch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Ribber walks into a straight right hand from Finch.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber lands a jab to the nose.
Ribber blocks a head kick by Finch.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
Finch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Ribber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ribber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Finch wants it to stay on the feet.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A punch lands to the side of Ribber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber misses with a hook to the body
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Finch blocks a jab.#T1#
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finch sprawls well. Finch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribber gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribber throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ribber.
Finch lands an overhand right.
Finch swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ribber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Ribber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Finch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Finch tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Finch is doing well to control the position and prevent Ribber from advancing to side control.
Ribber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribber wants to control but Finch is keeping him busy.
Finch is trying to stand up here but Ribber is controlling him well.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ribber connects with a nice short shot to Finch's temple. #SUB#
Ribber seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Finch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Finch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ribber.
Finch is trying to control the position but Ribber postures up.
Finch is looking to stand up but Ribber isn't so interested in that idea.
Ribber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Finch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Finch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ribber is in close to Finch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Finch wants to stand but Ribber is controlling the position.
Ribber won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
Ribber postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Ribber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Finch misses.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Finch throws a fast counter high kick but Ribber manages to duck under it in time.
Finch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Finch walks into a jab.
Ribber digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Ribber scores with a hook.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Jab by Ribber.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber misses with a leg kick
and Finch counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Ribber lands.
Ribber throws a body kick that misses
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Ribber misses the jab.
Finch throws a big counter head kick but Ribber avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch takes one on the button.
Finch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Ribber lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Finch is rocked!
Ribber slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribber finish him?
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch seems to have recovered his senses.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Finch cracks Ribber with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Ribber with a jab.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ribber attempts a counter takedown but Finch avoids it well and moves away.
Ribber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Finch.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Ribber shoots and misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribber under the eye.
Ribber throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Finch misses the shot to the body.
Finch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables Ribber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribber tries to free his leg and advance position but Finch is retaining full guard.
Finch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but Finch blocks nicely.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Finch wants to stand and escape but Ribber is having none of it. #T4#
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Ribber passes Finch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribber trying to control from half guard but Finch is working away.
Finch won't allow Ribber to pass to mount.
Ribber winds up and cracks Finch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finch controlling the position for now.
Finch 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 is stalling here. Finch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ribber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Finch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Richmond Finch spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.

Event: EVO 251: Tsoi vs Tallon 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Nice body punch from Ribber.
The Hurt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribber. That did some damage!#TD#
Ribber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Hurt to the mat! The Hurt manages to get full guard.
Ribber throws a big elbow that misses.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Hurt keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber passes The Hurt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
The Hurt wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well.
The Hurt trying to control but Ribber postures up.
The Hurt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribber.
Ribber looks to land a strike but The Hurt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The Hurt wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ribber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Hurt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ribber has The Hurt in his guard.#REVB##T2#
The Hurt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing The Hurt from controlling successfully.
Ribber seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Hurt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Hurt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ribber keeping full guard, as The Hurt tries to pass. #T3#
Ribber wants to sweep here but The Hurt controlling him for the moment.
The Hurt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
The Hurt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ribber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Hurt, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ribber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Hurt wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Ribber is in close to The Hurt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ribber stopping the sweep attempt from The Hurt.
Ribber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ribber is working The Hurt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Hurt's head.
Ribber misses the jab.
Ribber checks the leg kick.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Ribber sets himself, and The Hurt steps forward looking for the clinch! Ribber avoids it this time.
The Hurt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
The Hurt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Hurt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from The Hurt.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt looks for the body kick but Ribber saw that one coming.
The Hurt scores with a hook to the body. Ribber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
The Hurt closes the distance and clinches.
Ribber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hurt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Ribber blocking some punches.
The Hurt looking to throw knees to the head but Ribber is blocking nicely.
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Ribber lands a nice uppercut.
The Hurt prevents a body shot from Ribber.
Ribber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hurt's elbow.
Ribber lands a left hand.
The Hurt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ribber avoids it.
Ribber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribber tries to throw a body punch but The Hurt avoids it by throwing Ribber back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hurt.
The Hurt blocking some punches.
Ribber has a couple of punches blocked by The Hurt.
Ribber misses with some punches.
Ribber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Hurt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Hurt.#T2#
The Hurt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribber.
The Hurt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ribber throws out the jab.
The Hurt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribber blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Hurt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Burt The Hurt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hurt lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Hurt scores with a hook.
The Hurt takes one to the chin there.
The Hurt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Hurt lands with a nice body kick.
Ribber scores with a shot to the body.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from The Hurt.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Hurt as he avoids it easily.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Hurt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ribber fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Hurt just manages to avoid it.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Hurt can do to turn this around?
Ribber scores with a jab.#T3#
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
The Hurt is looking to sweep but instead, Ribber has passed into half guard.
Ribber trying to control from The Hurt's half guard. The Hurt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ribber lands a couple of elbows.
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Hurt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Hurt controls Ribber momentarily but Ribber frees himself. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Hurt is on top in guard. #REVB#
The Hurt trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber wants to hit a switch here but The Hurt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribber there!
Ribber is looking to improve his position but The Hurt isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
The Hurt with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
The Hurt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Hurt tries to clinch there but Ribber circles away.
Ribber misses with a hook. The Hurt ducked under it nicely.
The Hurt misses with a straight right.
The Hurt cracks Ribber with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Ribber drives through with a takedown into The Hurt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
The Hurt looking to control.
Ribber scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Ribber postures up.
Ribber throwing strikes from guard but The Hurt blocks nicely.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hurt's head.
Ribber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Hurt's head.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The Hurt keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
The Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribber trying to control but The Hurt is working from the bottom.
Ribber landing some decent shots from guard.
The Hurt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ribber drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Hurt dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The Hurt wants to control from the top but Ribber keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Ribber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The Hurt escapes and throws Ribber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The Hurt tries to advance to mount but Ribber denies him.
Ribber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked The Hurt off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Ribber is looking for the choke from the back position but The Hurt is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Hurt is in bad spot here.
The Hurt trying to control the position but Ribber manages to sink in the hooks.
The Hurt is trying to break free.
Ribber trying to control.
The Hurt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ribber.
The Hurt avoids the strikes from Ribber.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber is landing with strikes from the back.
Ribber keeps control of the position as The Hurt tries to break free.
Ribber punches The Hurt on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Ribber throws a front kick that sends The Hurt stumbling back into the cage.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber tries for a takedown but The Hurt circles away easily
and The Hurt counters with a body kick that stops Ribber in his tracks momentarily.
The Hurt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hurt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber throws the left hand but The Hurt avoids the punch easily.
The Hurt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hurt takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Hurt.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but The Hurt is just out of range.
The Hurt throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
The Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber works The Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Ribber 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.
Nice shot by Ribber.
The Hurt defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Hurt.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Hurt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Hurt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Hurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribber checks the leg kick.#T2##TD#
The Hurt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribber is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hurt has wrist control.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Hurt is keeping the position for now.
The Hurt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribber manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Hurt passes Ribber's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The Hurt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribber tries to roll over but The Hurt keeps him under control.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
The Hurt seems to be working for a kimura but Ribber defends the submission attempt.
Ribber is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Hurt stalling away here and it's allowed Ribber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The Hurt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribber has a closed guard, preventing The Hurt from standing up.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing The Hurt from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ribber dips to his left and cracks The Hurt with an uppercut!
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
The Hurt blocks a jab.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.
The Hurt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Hurt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Hurt cracks a nice hook into Ribber's ribs.
Ribber scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribber swings for the body but The Hurt moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Hurt.
The Hurt thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but The Hurt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. The Hurt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber tests The Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Hurt connects with an inside leg kick.
The Hurt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Hurt.
A big left from The Hurt misses.
The Hurt is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
The Hurt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Hurt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Hurt misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Hurt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Hurt 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. #T2#
Ribber shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Hurt looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
Burt The Hurt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hurt throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Hurt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Hurt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Hurt throws a right and a left that Ribber avoids nicely.
The Hurt slips under a jab.
The Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber throws a leg kick but The Hurt sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Hurt was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
The Hurt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ribber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3##CL2#
The Hurt moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Hurt throws a leg kick
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
The Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
The Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
The Hurt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Hurt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Hurt looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
The Hurt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Ribber throws a low kick but The Hurt moves out of range easily.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribber throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
The Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
The Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
The Hurt throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber scores with a body shot.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ribber misses its intended target.
The Hurt walks into a left hand.
The Hurt misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt The Hurt.
Well Ribber has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 245
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Ribber throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spector.
Ribber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribber throws a body punch but Spector moves out of range.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spector has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Ribber finds it's way through Spector's defenses.
Spector cracks Ribber with a good jab.
Spector misses with a body shot.
Ribber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ribber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ribber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spector instigates a clinch.
Spector lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Spector misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spector lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribber backwards.
Spector lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Ribber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ribber misses with some punches.
Ribber misses with the head strike.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribber is trying to drag Spector to the mat but Spector just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribber is working for takedown but Spector is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ribber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribber blocks an uppercut.
Spector lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spector looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ribber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spector counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spector.
Ribber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
A low kick from Spector is predictable there
and Ribber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Spector - just one landing.
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spector counters with an outside leg kick.
Spector is looking to land body kicks.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spector misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spector's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spector is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ribber throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber lands a couple of digs.
Ribber working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spector is keeping the position for now.
Ribber postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spector has Ribber pulled in close to control his posture.
Ribber won't allow Spector to get back to his feet.
Ribber cracks Spector with a solid left hand.
Ribber content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing.
Ribber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Spector wants to stand but Ribber is controlling the position.
Ribber trying to control but Spector is working from the bottom.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Spector is keeping the position.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spector lands with a nice body punch.
Spector blocks a jab.
Spector replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ribber blocks it well.
Ribber avoids a kick to the body.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
Spector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spector misses with a low kick.
Marc Spector seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spector's calf.
Ribber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ribber throws a low kick but Spector avoids it.
Spector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spector throws a wild body kick that Ribber sees coming a mile off.
Ribber feinted with a counter takedown.
Spector throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spector fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.
A good leg kick by Spector.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ribber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Spector.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribber connects with a single shot there.
Spector thows a leg kick but Ribber checks it #TD#
and Ribber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spector keeping full guard, as Ribber tries to pass.
Spector is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spector keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Ribber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Spector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Spector wants to stand up but Ribber is controlling him.
Spector is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spector is looking to stand up but Ribber isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spector throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Spector throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Ribber moves forwards but Spector connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribber feints and then cracks Spector's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spector down.
Ribber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ribber throws a jab when Spector was well out of range.
Ribber slips under a jab from Spector.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spector showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spector.
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber slips under a jab from Spector.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spector scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber throws a low kick, looking for Spector's leg but Spector calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ribber blocks the low kick.
Spector with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Spector.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spector tries to clinch there but Ribber circles away.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ribber connects with a crisp jab.
Spector scores with a jab to the head.
Ribber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribber looks to land a combination but Spector avoids it well.
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ribber slips a jab from Spector.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spector throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spector throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spector connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber throws out a loose jab but Spector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber tries to land a leg kick but Spector saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Spector on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spector digs a good hook to Ribber's body.
Ribber throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and Ribber only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Spector moves away and avoids it.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber scores with a nice right hand.
Spector throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Ribber to counter with a crisp jab.
Spector motions for Ribber to come forward. Spector throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spector keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector is looking to score with low kicks.
Spector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber tried to counter with a leg kick but Spector avoided it.#TD#
Ribber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribber lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Spector is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ribber presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribber tries to work over Spector's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribber tries to break the clinch but Spector is controlling the position.
Spector lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ribber misses with a punch to the body.
Spector lands with a left to the head.
Spector throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribber.
Spector lands with a left to the head.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spector keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribber's efforts to push away.#BC#
Ribber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Ribber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spector looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes there by Ribber.
Spector is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ribber is controlling him well.#T2#
Spector avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ribber.
Spector takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spector manages to get back to half guard.
Ribber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ribber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ribber prevents Spector from standing back up.
Ribber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Spector is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribber working Spector over with strikes.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Spector dodges it nicely.
Spector is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ribber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ribber's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ribber prevents Spector from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Ribber right now. #T4#
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Spector gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Spector throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Spector throws a head kick that misses
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribber keeps Spector at a distance using the push kick.
Ribber cracks a nice hook into Spector's ribs.
Spector throws a push kick but Ribber slaps the foot to one side.
As Spector backs away, Ribber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Spector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ribber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Grin Ribber did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Spector misses with a looping right.
Spector throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber is looking to slow Spector down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spector.
Ribber lands with a straight right. Spector didn't see that one coming.
Ribber throws a good cross that connects.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Spector throws a body kick that misses.
Spector throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spector's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spector is looking to clinch.
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spector fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ribber checks it well. #CL2#
Ribber gets tackled into the cage by Spector. Spector maintains the clinch.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Spector misses with the head strike. #T1#
Spector misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribber.
Ribber throws a head punch that misses.
Ribber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ribber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
Spector has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
A short uppercut from Ribber.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ribber.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ribber.
Spector blocks a body shot from Ribber. #BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Nice shot by Spector.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Spector does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Spector feints a counter leg kick.
Ribber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spector misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Spector.
Ribber slips a jab from Spector.
Spector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spector cracks the inside of Ribber's front leg.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
Ribber keeps Spector at a distance using the push kick.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spector.
Spector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribber jabs at Spector's body.
Spector on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Spector throws out a loose jab but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Spector is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spector throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber lands the left hand.
Spector swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Spector scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Spector.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Ribber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spector lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ribber stuns Spector with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spector misses with a straight right.
Ribber scores with a shot to the body.
Spector staying out of range there.
Ribber lands a high kick! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick from Spector misses.
Spector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spector throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Ribber with that takedown attempt.
Spector tries a quick counter leg kick but Ribber is wise to it.#CL2#
Spector clinches up against the cage.
Spector throws a head punch that misses.
Spector swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
A short right from Spector. #BC#
Ribber manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ribber.
Spector wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spector throws a head kick that Ribber semi-blocks.
A jab lands there for Ribber.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spector.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ribber misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Spector finds it's target.
Ribber feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spector's calf.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Ribber.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
A little jabbing left from Spector on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Spector moved out of range nicely.
Ribber slips a straight right by Spector.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spector.
Ribber works Spector's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Spector moved away.
Ribber does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spector stuffs the takedown.
Ribber takes a swing at Spector's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spector as he avoids it easily.
Spector steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribber's calf.
Ribber clobbers Spector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ribber throws a wild body kick that Spector sees coming a mile off.
Spector misses with a combination
and Ribber counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spector darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spector takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Ribber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribber.
Marc Spector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Spector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spector tries to land a front kick but Ribber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribber is looking to counter punch.
Ribber scores with a nice head shot.
Ribber looks to land a combination. Spector sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses the jab.
Spector pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Spector goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ribber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ribber cracks the inside of Spector's front leg.
Ribber walks into a left hand.
Spector misses with a body shot.
Ribber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spector checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Ribber moves out of range of the strikes.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Spector moves away and avoids it.
Ribber connects with a body shot that sends Spector's belly button to the back.
Ribber misses the jab.
Spector takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Spector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spector tried to score with a low kick but Ribber checks it.
Spector tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Spector misses with a straight right.
Ribber lands with a kick to the ribs.
A low kick from Spector is predictable there #TD#
so Ribber counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Spector looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ribber postures up in Spector's guard and throws a big left but Spector blocks it. #SUB2#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Spector pushes Ribber off and gets back to his feet.
Spector throws a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber lands a lovely overhand right.
Spector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Our winner, Grin Ribber, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
Ribber doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley tries a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Marley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Ribber blocks the low kick.
Ribber tries a head kick but it misses.
Ribber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley throws a leg kick which misses Ribber's front leg but catches the back leg as Ribber tries to avoid it.
Ribber scoring well with a low kick there.
Marley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Ribber scores with a takedown into Marley's guard.
Ribber throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley stopping the sweep attempt from Ribber.
Marley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribber is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Marley trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley pushes down on Ribber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribber is looking for a sweep. Marley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marley is trying to control. Ribber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ribber tries to get to full guard but Marley has control of the leg.
Ribber trying to hold on to Marley's head to control him but Marley postures up.
Marley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ribber trying to control but Marley postures up. #SUB#
Ribber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marley wants to take a breather but Ribber is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Marley moves into range and clinches up with Ribber.#BC#
Ribber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Marley misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Marley.
Ribber attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Ribber takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ribber scores with a head kick.
Marley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Marley's knee but Marley avoids it well.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense.
A solid body kick from Ribber.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley misses the jab.
Marley misses with a hook.
Ribber tries to land a front kick but Marley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Ribber slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber slips a straight right by Marley.
Ribber slips under a jab from Marley.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribber misses the target.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Marley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marley misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tomas Marley will probably get the nod.
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#
Ribber missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from Marley misses.
Ribber fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Ribber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ribber is in Marley's guard.
Ribber lands a couple of digs.
Ribber trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Ribber postures up in Marley's guard and throws a big left but Marley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving. #T1#
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Ribber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marley wants to control the position but Ribber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ribber works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marley 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.#T2#
Ribber looking to control but Marley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Ribber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marley and Ribber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ribber misses with the ground and pound.
Marley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marley keeps working. #T3#
Marley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Marley is being controlled here.
Ribber working away.
Marley tries to buck Ribber off but Ribber is having none of it.
Ribber looking to control but instead Marley has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Marley is looking to improve his position.
Marley regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Ribber trying to control but Marley is working from the bottom.
Marley working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Ribber does it's job there.
Ribber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marley was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Marley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ribber.
Nice defenses there by Marley.
Marley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ribber is out of range and Marley settles back down.
Good leg kick by Marley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy left from Marley finds it's target.
Ribber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
Ribber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tomas Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley throws a low kick, looking for Ribber's leg but Ribber calmly moves out of range.
Marley moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber throws a front kick that sends Marley stumbling back into the cage.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marley checks the leg kick.
A big right from Marley misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Ribber.#T1#
Ribber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marley moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber.
Marley defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Tomas Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Marley.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Ribber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ribber wants to land a leg kick but Marley is out of range.
Marley thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Marley throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ribber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marley throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a single leg into guard. Marley didn't expect that.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Marley is keeping the position.
Marley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Marley keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Marley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribber is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Marley swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Marley scores with a jab.
Marley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a two punch combination.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Marley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marley.
Marley tries to bum rush Ribber with a series of wild strikes but Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ribber throws a one two combo.
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!
Ribber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ribber's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber checks a low kick from Marley.
Ribber misses with a low kick. #T4#
Marley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ribber moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marley defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Marley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ribber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marley scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Ribber. That snapped Marley's head back.
Ribber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A bone on bone clash there as Ribber blocks the leg kick.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marley but Marley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Ribber checks a low kick from Marley.
Tomas Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribber lands with an uppercut that bounces Marley off the cage and back into range.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Grin Ribber did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ribber scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Marley has closed the distance and engaged Ribber in a clinch.
Ribber lands an uppercut.
Ribber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marley backwards. #TD#
Ribber wants the takedown. Marley is fighting it off but Ribber persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marley's guard against the cage.
Ribber throws a strike but Marley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ribber keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass. #SUB#
Ribber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley won't allow Ribber to sweep him here. #T1#
Marley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ribber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ribber looking for a triangle here. Marley is fighting it but it looks tight! Ribber pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Marley is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grin Ribber!
An out of breath Grin Ribber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber. #CL2#
Jokinen moves into range and clinches up with Ribber.
Ribber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jokinen misses with some punches. #TD#
Ribber pulls guard.
Ribber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber postures up and lands a big shot to Jokinen's brow.
Ribber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jokinen looking to control.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Ribber won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here.
Ribber trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribber is fighting to break Jokinen's control of his arms but Jokinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ribber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ribber wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jokinen is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Ribber looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribber, not yet.
Ribber keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jokinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ribber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokinen defends well.#SUB#
Ribber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jokinen landing with the ground and pound.
Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jokinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Ribber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ribber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen stays in close to Ribber's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber looks for a takedown but Jokinen sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ribber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jokinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ribber throws a nice looking combination but Jokinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ribber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Ribber does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Ribber. Beautiful body shot.
Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ribber dips to his left and cracks Jokinen with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ribber counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ribber.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in to control the position. #T1#
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen pulls Ribber in close to prevent any damage.
Ribber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is pulling down on Ribber's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ribber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Ribber misses.
Jokinen moves forwards but Ribber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen misses with an uppercut. Ribber saw that one coming.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jokinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribber works the jab nicely.
Ode Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jokinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
A big right from Ribber misses.
Jokinen digs a good hook to Ribber's body. #T3#
Ribber throws a jab when Jokinen was well out of range.
It seemed like Jokinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily.
Jokinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jokinen stuns Ribber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses.
Ribber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jokinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jokinen.#T4#
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Jokinen backs away, Ribber returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving.
Jokinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribber's guard. #REVB#
Jokinen trying to control but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Jokinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jokinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
That's time! Ribber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Jokinen saw that one coming.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jokinen misses the target.
Jokinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ribber's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jokinen.
Ribber loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Ribber moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Jokinen throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Jokinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribber.
Ribber moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Jokinen.
Ribber just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ribber lands a slapping body shot.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Ribber misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Jokinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Ribber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jokinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ribber.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Jokinen takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen defending well as Ribber loads up on a big left hand.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen throws a shot to the body.
Ribber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
Jokinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Jokinen misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Ribber connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Ribber shoots in and bounces Jokinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grin Ribber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ribber with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Jokinen is controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fighters circling - Ribber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jokinen wants to counter with a clinch but Ribber pushes him away.
Ode Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a big shot that misses.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jokinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Jokinen.
Ribber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Jokinen closes the distance and clinches.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Ribber.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribber's elbow. #BC#
Ribber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grin Ribber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
Grin Ribber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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