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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber comes to the cage accompanied by Ay Ay Ay. Grin Ribber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vinnie Vincent's chin.
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
24 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vincent looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Vincent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ribber with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vincent.
Vincent throws a lazy uppercut
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber looks to land a left hand but Vincent moved out of range nicely.
Vincent feints the counter takedown.
Ribber works Vincent's body with a nice hook.
Ribber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vincent misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vincent digs a good body shot into Ribber's ribs.
Ribber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vincent blocks a jab.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Vincent throws a big shot that misses.
Vincent slips a straight right by Ribber.
Vincent avoids the body shot from Ribber.
A little jabbing left from Vincent on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vincent ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Vincent jabs Ribber right on the nose. Ribber blinks but takes it well.
Vincent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber slips under a jab.
Vincent 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.
Ribber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vincent manages to get himself to full guard.
Vincent wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Vincent looking for a guillotine here but Ribber defends easily.
Vincent is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribber is aware though and is defending well.
Vincent wants to sweep here but Ribber controlling him for the moment.
Vincent throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Vincent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vincent looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ribber has picked Vincent up and slammed him! Vincent can't keep hold of the triangle and Ribber manages to pass to side control!
Vincent tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vincent is trying to control Ribber's posture but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber controlling the position from side mount.
Vincent takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vincent 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.
Ribber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ribber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vincent is trying to control Ribber's posture but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber wants to control but Vincent is keeping him busy.
Ribber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ribber takes a little break here. Vincent wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is looking for a sweep.
Ribber throws an elbow but Vincent slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vincent is trying to improve his position.
Vincent manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vincent trying to control the action but Ribber is working from the bottom.
Ribber is trying to maintain the position but Vincent is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinnie Vincent will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vincent throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vincent is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Ribber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vincent doesn't seem phased though.
Vincent thumps Ribber with a low kick.
Donk. Ribber catches Vincent right on the button with a cross.
Ribber closes the distance and clinches up with Vincent, looking for a takedown. Ribber pushes Vincent against the cage but Vincent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vincent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vincent swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Vincent is predictable there
and Ribber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vincent's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber is pressing down on Vincent's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vincent is holding on for now.
Vincent tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Vincent is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribber pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vincent actively working from the bottom here.
Ribber slows the pace down in half guard.
Ribber trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Ribber moves nicely into side control.
Vincent is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ribber working the ground and pound.
Ribber trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent is looking to reverse the position.
Ribber working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vincent stops Ribber from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Vincent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vincent manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ribber's best efforts.
Vincent trying to hold on to Ribber's head to control him but Ribber postures up.
Vincent pushes Ribber off looking to stand but Ribber dives back in and keeps control.
Vincent wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy.
Vincent wants to control but Ribber passes into side.
Ribber works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vincent taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ribber controls the position from side control.
Vincent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Ribber.
Vincent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vincent actively working from the bottom here.
Vincent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vincent is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber working Vincent over with strikes.
Ribber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vincent wants to control but Ribber is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vincent avoids a kick to the body.
Vincent wants to counter with a clinch but Ribber pushes him away.
Ribber takes a swing at Vincent's ribcage but misses.
And Vincent tries to counter it with a takedown but Ribber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ribber blocks a low kick nicely.
Vincent misses with a looping right.
Vincent fails to land with a series of punches.
Ribber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vincent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribber defends it well.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vincent is looking to land body kicks.
Ribber lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Vincent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber lands with a shot to the body.
Ribber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vincent on the side of the head.
Vincent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribber circles away.
Ribber tries to counter with a takedown but Vincent is quick to defend against it.
Ribber throws a low kick, looking for Vincent's leg but Vincent calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber with a jab.
Vincent slips under a jab.
Vincent takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Ribber.
Vincent dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vincent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ribber misses with a low kick as Vincent jumps back.
Ribber throws a jab when Vincent was well out of range.
Vincent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vincent can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vincent misses with a double jab.
Ribber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribber ducks under a wild hook from Vincent.
Vincent staying out of range there.
Vincent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vincent.
Ribber catches Vincent with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vincent moves away from the strike by Ribber.
Ribber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vincent connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vincent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ribber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ribber connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vincent. That's going to slow Ribber down.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice takedown defense from Ribber. No joy for Vincent on that attempt.
Ribber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vincent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vincent moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vincent let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vincent takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vincent feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribber's calf.
Ribber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ribber scores with the left hand. Vincent knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribber connects with a looping right hand.
Vincent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grin Ribber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vincent.
Ribber looks to throw the jab but Vincent is out of range.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vincent was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Vincent scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ribber feints and as Vincent raises his hands in defense, Ribber changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Vincent has an active guard here but Ribber has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribber working over Vincent with some ground and pound. Vincent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vincent actively working from the bottom here.
Ribber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vincent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ribber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vincent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribber wants to pass to mount but Vincent is defending the position.
Ribber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vincent is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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!
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vincent takes one to the chin there.
Vincent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vincent takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Vincent.
Vincent shoots in but no luck this time.
Vincent throws a hook but Ribber avoids it easily.
Ribber throwing a counter right hand but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ribber, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Ribber.
Ribber swings for the body but Vincent moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Vincent is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ribber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vincent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vincent tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vincent misses the target.
A lazy left from Ribber finds it's target.
Vincent throws a jab when Ribber was well out of range.
Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber motions for Vincent to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vincent's head backwards.
Vincent throws the kick towards the body but Ribber avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribber.
Vincent avoids the body shot from Ribber.
Vincent slips under a jab from Ribber.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vincent moves away.
Vincent looks to land a left hand but Ribber moved out of range nicely.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vincent manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Ribber - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws a solid leg kick but Ribber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vincent.
Ribber blocks a jab.
Ribber lands a nice hook to Vincent's body. Vincent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Vincent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ribber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vincent looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber cracks Vincent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ribber lands a nice shot that snaps Vincent's head back.
Ribber connects with a body shot.
Vincent throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vincent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber tests Vincent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ribber.
Vincent looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Ribber appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vincent takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vincent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber swinging wildly here.
Vincent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribber. Vincent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vincent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ribber lands a jab to Vincent's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribber defending well as Vincent loads up on a big left hand.
Vincent throws the left hand but Ribber avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribber.
Ribber misses with a straight left.
Vincent cracks Ribber with a good jab.
Ribber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vincent thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vincent misses with a low kick.
Vincent tries to land a leg kick but Ribber saw it coming and moves away.
Ribber scores with a jab to the body.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Vincent misses with a hook. Ribber ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
Ribber digs a good body shot into Vincent's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber had his way with Vinnie Vincent in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Ribber misses.
Vincent feints the counter takedown.
Ribber throws a solid leg kick but Vincent takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ribber.
Vincent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ribber defends it well.
Nice body punch from Vincent.
Ribber closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ribber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribber lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Vincent.
Ribber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vincent checks it well.
Vincent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vincent. That did some damage!
Ribber throws a poor cross that misses
and Vincent finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vincent walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vincent throws a low kick, looking for Ribber's leg but Ribber calmly moves out of range.
Vincent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vincent blocks a leg kick.
Vincent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber sizes up Vincent with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vincent takes a swing at Ribber's ribcage but misses.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Vincent's shoulder, as Vincent tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vincent.
Vincent blocks a jab.
Vincent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Vincent is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vincent lands a high kick!
Ribber tests Vincent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vincent throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vincent takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Vincent lands with a hook. Ribber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vincent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent misses with a series of wild punches.
Ribber tries to counter with a takedown but Vincent is quick to defend against it.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vincent.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ribber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Vincent coming out on top.
Ribber throws the left hand but Vincent avoids the punch easily.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Vincent's knee but Vincent avoids it well.
Vincent throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber staying out of range there.
Ribber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Vincent moved away.
Ribber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vincent scores with the left hand. Ribber knows he should have avoided that one.
Ribber misses with a looping right.
Vincent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vincent moves forwards but Ribber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ribber lands a glancing blow to the side of Vincent's head.
A punch combination from Ribber misses.
A cross from Vincent lands.
Vincent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vincent misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ribber swings wildly with an uppercut but Vincent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribber digs a right hand into Vincent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vincent's gas tank.
Vincent can't find room to land a body shot as Ribber controls the action.
Ribber takes a shot to the head.
Vincent is trying to maintain a safe position but Ribber gets an underhook and turns Vincent into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vincent fails to land.
Vincent blocking some punches.
Vincent swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vincent swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribber manages to break the clinch.
Ribber throws a jab but it's blocked by Vincent.
A slow jab from Vincent misses its intended target.
Vinnie Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ribber throws a right hand that Vincent ducks under and follows up with a left that Vincent also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vinnie Vincent.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
A relieved looking Grin Ribber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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