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Event:
DFC Asylum 13
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Rickard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nevil is looking to counter punch.
Rickard misses with an uppercut.
Nevil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rickard misses with a takedown attempt - Nevil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Nevil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rickard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nevil appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Robbin Nevil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevil lands a right hook to the body.
Rickard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Rickard doesn't manage to clinch there - Nevil circles away.
Rickard shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevil manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rickard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nevil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Nevil. No joy for Rickard on that attempt. #CL2#
Nevil gets tackled into the cage by Rickard. Rickard maintains the clinch.
Rickard tries to pull guard but Nevil holds him up against the cage and eventually Rickard drops back down to his feet.
Rickard jumps guard but Nevil turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevil lands with a left to the head.
Nevil cracks Rickard with a nice body shot.
Rickard is trying to pull guard but Nevil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rickard is trying to pull guard but Nevil has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nevil.
Nevil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevil lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rickard.
Rickard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nevil walks away with a smile on his face. Rickard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #KD#
Nevil lands a big uppercut and Rickard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rickard looks OK. Nevil waves Rickard back to his feet!#ROC#
Rickard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickard ducks into an uppercut from Nevil and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbin Nevil!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbin Nevil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC Asylum 8
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Scott stuffs the takedown attempt from Rickard. Rickard gets slowly back to his feet.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Scott drives through and clinches with Rickard against the cage.
#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickard tries to bum rush Scott with a series of wild strikes but Scott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck for Rickard with that takedown attempt.
Scott tries to clinch there but Rickard circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott jabs Rickard right on the nose. Rickard blinks but takes it well.
Jay Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rickard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Scott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rickard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Rickard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Scott wants to sweep here but Rickard controlling him for the moment.
Rickard trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Rickard tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Rickard won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rickard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scott keeping full guard, as Rickard tries to pass.
Rickard advances to half guard.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rickard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Rickard eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Rickard seems to be working for a kimura but Scott defends the submission attempt.#T2##ES2#
Scott has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rickard is on him like a limpet, forcing Scott back against the cage.
Scott pressing his opponent against the cage.
Scott stalling.
Rickard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rickard swivels and escapes.
Rickard moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Rickard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Rickard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Rickard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rickard, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Rickard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott tries to stand but Rickard is controlling from the bottom.
Scott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Scott trying to control but Rickard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rickard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Rickard working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
#SU2#
Scott stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott throws a head kick but Rickard moves out of range.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.
Scott connects with a body shot.
Rickard is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Scott tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Rickard counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Scott kicks Rickard off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Scott 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#
Scott digs a good hook to Rickard's body.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rickard moves away.#TD2#
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rickard regains half guard.#SUB#
Rickard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rickard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rickard.#SUB#
Scott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Rickard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Rickard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Rickard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rickard has a closed guard, preventing Scott from standing up. #SUB#
Rickard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Scott defends it easily.
Scott 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.
Rickard 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.#T2##SUB#
Rickard working for submissions but it's allowed Scott to get to half guard.
Rickard tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scott has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Scott punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Scott.
Scott breaks from Rickard's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Rickard is rocked!
Rickard can't escape the position.
Oh Rickard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rickard is in a horrible position here. Scott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scott looking to control but Rickard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Rickard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott prevents Rickard from improving his position.
Scott trying to control the pace.
Scott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rickard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rickard seems to have got his legs back now.
Rickard keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Rickard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rickard 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.#T4#
Scott distracts Rickard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Rickard looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott stands up over Rickard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scott tries to stand but Rickard is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rickard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Rickard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Scott 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
Scott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rickard rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Rickard closes the distance and clinches.
Rickard is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rickard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rickard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott lands a good knee to the midsection. Rickard won't want to take too many of those.
Rickard is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aiden Rickard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rickard tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
Scott trying to stall but Rickard improves his position.
#TD2#
Scott pulls Rickard into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Scott looking for a sweep. Not yet Scott, not yet. #ES2#
Scott pushes Rickard off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Rickard takes one to the side of the head.
Scott closes the distance but Rickard moves to the side #TD#
and Rickard counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
Rickard won't allow Scott to get back to his feet.
Rickard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Rickard seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Rickard is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rickard is staying active.#T2#
Scott is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Rickard is trying for a kimura here. Scott looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rickard wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aiden Rickard!
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Event:
DFC Asylum 3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rickard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bornay but Bornay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bornay feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Bornay's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rickard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornay defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay leaves Rickard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.#T1#
Rickard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bornay as he avoids it easily.
Rickard with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bornay counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bornay.
Rickard looks winded!
Bornay looking to pass the guard.
Bornay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bornay has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bornay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rickard on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Rickard working for a triangle but Bornay defends it easily.
Bornay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bornay looking to pass the guard.
Bornay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rickard working for submissions but it's allowed Bornay to get to half guard.
Bornay tries to pass to full mount but Rickard defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.
Bornay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Rickard looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Bornay seems content to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rickard's guard.
Bornay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay 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#
Rickard shoots in and drives through. Bornay sprawls well.
Bornay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rickard shoots in looking for a takedown but Bornay manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rickard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rickard with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.
Bornay is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bornay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rickard swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Rickard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bornay is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickard is breathing heavily.
Rickard keeping full guard, as Bornay tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bornay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rickard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bornay has managed to get both his arms back between Rickard's legs - danger averted.
Bornay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Rickard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bornay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rickard has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Bornay 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.
Bornay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rickard for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Rickard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Bornay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rickard wants to improve his position but Bornay is controlling well.
Bornay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Rickard is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rickard shoots in for a double leg but Bornay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bornay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rickard fails with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bornay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bornay is stalling in the full guard.
Bornay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lafon Bornay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rickard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bornay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rickard sprawls and moves away.
Rickard has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Rickard didn't expect that.
Bornay 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.
Bornay continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bornay.#SUB2#
Rickard 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.
Bornay controlling from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bornay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rickard can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay counters with a single leg into guard. Rickard didn't expect that.
Lafon Bornay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden Rickard.
Bornay wants to pass the guard but Rickard is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rickard has his foot on Bornay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bornay works his way back into a safe position though.
Bornay showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bornay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rickard is keeping the position for now.
Bornay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rickard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bornay defends it nicely.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rickard doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Bornay decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rickard's guard.
Bornay stands and throws Rickard's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rickard is trying to get back to half guard.
Bornay controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lafon Bornay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bornay 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lafon Bornay!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 649 Round 3
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Johanessburgson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johanessburgson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johanessburgson is trying to control. Rickard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rickard is defending against the submission attempts here by Johanessburgson.
#SUB#
Rickard actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rickard looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johanessburgson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Rickard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rickard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rickard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rickard is staying active underneath Johanessburgson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johanessburgson is pressing down on Rickard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rickard is holding on for now.
Johanessburgson is keen to just control but Rickard is a slippery customer.
Rickard trying to control but Johanessburgson postures up.
Johanessburgson is pressing down on Rickard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rickard is holding on 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.
Rickard tries to get to full guard but Johanessburgson has control of the leg.
Johanessburgson is pressing down on Rickard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rickard is holding on for now.
Johanessburgson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rickard sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson seems to be working for a kimura but Rickard defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Rickard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johanessburgson is pressing down on Rickard's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rickard is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rickard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wictor Johanessburgson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 649 Round 2
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Bling motions for Rickard to come forward. Bling throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Rickard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bling's half guard.#ES#
Bling kicks Rickard off and gets back to his feet.
Rickard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good work by Rickard as he checks the leg kick.
Rickard with the counter takedown but Bling avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rickard has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Rickard successfully pulls 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!#SUB2#
Rickard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bling frees his head nicely. Oh but Rickard has switched to an armbar! Bling is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Aiden Rickard!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 649 Round 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rickard enables Chenepe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rickard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chenepe wants to control from the top but Rickard keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chenepe is sitting in close to Rickard's body. Rickard has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chenepe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chenepe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rickard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aiden Rickard!
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