PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roger nottingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ringo
vs
nottingham

182 cm
27
196 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, roger nottingham!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
nottingham misses with a body shot.
Ringo lands a right hook to the body.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
nottingham keeps Ringo at a distance using the push kick.
nottingham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
nottingham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ringo throws a sloppy body shot

and nottingham counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by nottingham.
nottingham works to advance to full mount. Ringo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
nottingham putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ringo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, nottingham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringo taking shots to the head.

nottingham goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ringo turns into him and now he's in nottingham's guard.
nottingham tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

nottingham has his foot on Ringo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ringo works his way back into a safe position though.
nottingham working a defensive guard here.

nottingham looking for a guillotine here but Ringo defends easily.
nottingham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ringo controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ringo throwing strikes from guard but nottingham blocks nicely.

Ringo got a little sloppy there for a moment and nottingham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ringo has managed to get both his arms back between nottingham's legs - danger averted.
Ringo trying to control but nottingham is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
nottingham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
nottingham with shots to the head and body - Ringo looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nottingham misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
nottingham throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ringo because nottingham loaded up on that one.
nottingham misses with a head shot.
Ringo taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, nottingham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

nottingham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ringo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ringo and nottingham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ringo is looking for a sweep.
Ringo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on nottingham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ringo looking for submissions off his back.
Ringo is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
nottingham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ringo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
nottingham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

nottingham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ringo is just riding it out for now. nottingham eventually gives up the hold.
Ringo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringo blocking the ground and pound attempt from nottingham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

roger nottingham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ringo with a lazy takedown attempt

and nottingham counters with a takedown into side control.
nottingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ringo keeps working.
Ringo is trying to get back to half guard.
Ringo is working hard here to advance position.
roger nottingham has got the better of the ground game so far.
nottingham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ringo tries to buck nottingham off but nottingham is having none of it.
nottingham landing a few strikes.
nottingham trying to control the action but Ringo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ringo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but nottingham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham tries to score with some ground and pound. Ringo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
nottingham scores with punches from side control.
nottingham fails to land a wild elbow strike.

nottingham is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ringo has escaped the position, nice work there.
nottingham lands some shots froms side control.
nottingham tries to score with some ground and pound. Ringo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
nottingham misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
nottingham throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee asks nottingham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. nottingham prefers to stall for the moment though.
nottingham tries to advance to mount but Ringo denies him.
nottingham advances to full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
nottingham wants to sweep but no luck.

nottingham working for submissions but it's allowed Ringo to get to half guard.
Ringo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed nottingham's head.
nottingham is looking for a sweep. Ringo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ringo trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
nottingham tries to get to full guard but Ringo has control of the leg.
Ringo wants to lay and pray for a moment but nottingham keeps working.
nottingham tries to roll over but Ringo keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
nottingham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ringo.
nottingham avoids a punch combination nicely.
nottingham thuds a left hand into Ringo's body.
A shot to the liver by nottingham. Beautiful body shot.
Ringo cracks nottingham with a right hand to the side of the head.
nottingham slips under a jab.
Ringo has his takedown stuffed
and nottingham counters with a thumping low kick.
Ringo throws a leg kick

and nottingham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
nottingham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ringo is looking to sweep but instead, nottingham has passed into half guard.
Ringo taking some punishment here, with nottingham in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

roger nottingham 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ringo blocks the body kick.
Ringo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringo looks to throw the jab but nottingham is out of range.
Ringo misses with an uppercut. nottingham saw that one coming.

nottingham 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.
Ringo can't keep his opponent in guard - nottingham advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ringo is staying active underneath nottingham, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
nottingham wants to pass to mount but Ringo is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ringo wants to sweep but nottingham has passed to side control!
nottingham cracks Ringo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
nottingham advances to mount.
nottingham throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
nottingham lands a heavy elbow.
Ringo working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, nottingham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

nottingham has control of Ringo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ringo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
nottingham sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ringo is squirming around, avoiding nottingham's attempts to control the action.

nottingham jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ringo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnny Ringo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of nottingham.
nottingham landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
nottingham is looking to take a break and control but Ringo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ringo is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from nottingham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ringo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ringo blocking the ground and pound attempt from nottingham.
Ringo wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
nottingham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ringo!

nottingham is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ringo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ringo!
nottingham keeping full guard, as Ringo tries to pass.
nottingham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ringo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ringo is in close to nottingham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
roger nottingham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
nottingham controls Ringo momentarily but Ringo frees himself.
Ringo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
nottingham wants to sweep here but Ringo controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ringo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ringo swinging wildly here.
Ringo throws a series of punches but nottingham moves out of range.
nottingham thows a body shot but no joy.
Ringo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

nottingham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
nottingham working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
roger nottingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well nottingham 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... roger nottingham!