PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber comes to the cage accompanied by Ay Ay Ay. On his way into the cage it seems that Grin Ribber has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Grin Ribber seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ribber
vs
Spector

178 cm
27
148 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

166 cm
31
143 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q)
Bullet Proof System

Conviction

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 13 - 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Ribber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribber lands in his opponent's guard.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is working hard here to advance position.

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.

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.

Ribber gets tackled into the cage by Spector. Spector maintains the clinch.
Ribber blocking some punches.
Spector misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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

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!

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber postures up in Spector's guard and throws a big left but Spector blocks it.

Ribber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.