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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butsy Grabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Johnny Ringo enters the cage!
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198 lbs
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196 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butsy Grabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringo misses with a body shot.
Ringo misses with a few strikes there.
Grabber staying out of range there.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber ducks under a wild hook from Ringo.
Grabber looks to score with a jab to the body but Ringo is just out of range.
Grabber scores with a jab to the head.
Ringo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Grabber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ringo but Ringo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the body from Ringo misses
enabling Grabber to counter with a crisp jab.
Ringo missing with a left hand there. Grabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ringo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grabber.
Grabber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ringo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabber somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butsy Grabber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ringo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo looks to land a right hand but Grabber moved out of range.
Johnny Ringo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ringo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringo.
Ringo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grabber.
Grabber ducks under a wild hook from Ringo.
Ringo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ringo throws a right and a left that Grabber avoids nicely.
Grabber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ringo pinned against the cage. Ringo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Grabber.
Grabber 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.
Ringo sneaks back into half guard.
Ringo wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ringo controlling the position well.
Ringo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ringo defending well though.
Grabber is thwarting Ringo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ringo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ringo moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grabber missing with a left hand there. Ringo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabber defending well as Ringo loads up on a big left hand.
Grabber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ringo's head.
Ringo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grabber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ringo's guard.
Ringo keeping full guard, as Grabber tries to pass.
Grabber postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grabber works over Ringo with some ground and pound from guard.
Ringo 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.
Grabber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ringo working a defensive guard here.
Ringo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabber postures up and lands a big shot to Ringo's brow.
Grabber throwing strikes from guard but Ringo blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabber throwing strikes but missing.
Grabber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ringo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grabber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grabber passes Ringo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ringo is defending against the submission attempts here by Grabber.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Grabber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber stands and throws Ringo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Grabber working the strikes but Ringo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Grabber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grabber trying to mount his opponent but Ringo defends it.
Grabber slips a nice elbow through Ringo's hands, connecting with Ringo's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ringo tries to kick Grabber off but Grabber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Grabber throws a strike but Ringo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Grabber drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ringo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Grabber has Ringo in his guard.
Ringo stopping the sweep attempt from Grabber.
Ringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Grabber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsy Grabber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ringo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grabber throws a lazy right hand but Ringo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Grabber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ringo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber trying to pass the guard but Ringo defending well.
Grabber winds up and cracks Ringo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Grabber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ringo sees it coming and defends easily.
Ringo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ringo wants to get back to his feet.
Grabber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grabber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grabber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ringo defending well though.
Ringo manages to get to full guard.
Ringo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber looking to pass the guard.
Ringo wants to stand but Grabber is controlling the position.
Ringo wants to sweep here but Grabber controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Grabber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grabber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ringo sprawls well initially but Grabber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Grabber there.
Grabber looks to land a strike but Ringo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grabber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ringo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ringo has escaped and now he's on top!
Ringo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabber is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butsy Grabber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grabber 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butsy Grabber!
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FIGHT
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