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Event:
SyFi 125
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Phaneuf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Phaneuf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Riitta controls his hands.
Phaneuf cracks Riitta with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phaneuf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Riitta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phaneuf prevents it.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.
#BC2#
Riitta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phaneuf throws a lazy uppercut
and Riitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf connects with a body shot.
Phaneuf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phaneuf.
#T1#
Riitta on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phaneuf missing with a left hand there. Riitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Riitta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phaneuf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phaneuf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Riitta momentarily.
Phaneuf misses with a body shot.
Riitta avoids the body shot from Phaneuf.
Riitta misses with a straight right.
Phaneuf tries to counter by clinching up but Riitta breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Phaneuf pushes Riitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Riitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phaneuf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riitta wants to get back to striking at distance but Phaneuf won't allow it.
#T2#
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.
Phaneuf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phaneuf throws a punch but it's blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf misses with the head strike.
Phaneuf misses with a punch on the inside.
Phaneuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phaneuf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf tries a body shot but Riitta blocks it.
Phaneuf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a body shot.
Phaneuf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phaneuf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phaneuf scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Phaneuf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riitta lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
Phaneuf digs a right hand underneath Riitta's ribcage. Riitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Riitta looks winded!
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phaneuf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phaneuf lands a left hand.
Phaneuf lands a body punch.
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riitta.
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.
#T4#
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phaneuf lands a right hand.
Phaneuf digs a right hand underneath Riitta's ribcage. Riitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phaneuf struggles to land a body shot inside as Riitta controls his hands.
Phaneuf lands with a right to the head.
Phaneuf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phaneuf misses with a body punch.
Phaneuf tries to throw a body punch but Riitta avoids it by throwing Phaneuf back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phaneuf.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phaneuf pushes Riitta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Riitta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phaneuf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riitta's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Luc Phaneuf 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##CL#
Phaneuf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phaneuf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phaneuf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riitta's efforts to push away.
Phaneuf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riitta can do to turn this around?
Phaneuf has a couple of punches blocked by Riitta.
Phaneuf swings wildly with an uppercut but Riitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Luc Phaneuf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phaneuf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riitta is breathing heavily.
Phaneuf stops a takedown attempt from Riitta.
#T1#
A short right from Phaneuf on the inside.
Phaneuf works on Riitta's body with a couple of short punches.
Phaneuf misses with a punch to the body.
Phaneuf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phaneuf lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phaneuf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riitta's elbow.
Phaneuf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Phaneuf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riitta or not.
Phaneuf lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riitta.
Riitta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phaneuf seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Riitta can turn it around.
Phaneuf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phaneuf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phaneuf fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Phaneuf.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Phaneuf.
Riitta prevents a body shot from Phaneuf.
Phaneuf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phaneuf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phaneuf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phaneuf.#ROC#
Riitta is rocked!
Phaneuf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phaneuf lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Phaneuf as the two fighters clinch.
Phaneuf pushes Riitta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phaneuf gets through Riitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Phaneuf finish him?#KD#
Phaneuf drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Phaneuf unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Riitta! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phaneuf is unloading with more strikes now! Riitta drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Phaneuf!
Jean Luc Phaneuf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SyFi 113
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Riitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knuckles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Riitta on the side of the head.
Riitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Knuckles throws out a loose jab but Riitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riitta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Riitta saw that one coming.
Riitta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut
and Riitta counters with a nice body shot.
Knuckles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NHB ACADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut.
Riitta feints the counter takedown.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knuckles throws a jab when Riitta was well out of range.
Knuckles lands a really nice looking cross but Riitta seems unphased.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knuckles, as that shot connected.
Riitta misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Knuckles lands a left and a right that send Riitta crashing to the mat, dazed. Knuckles thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Knuckles drops Riitta with a huge uppercut! Riitta drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Knuckles is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Knuckles!
Bobby Knuckles looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I bring the terror and I bring the pain.'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 26
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Phaneuf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riitta dodges the punch combination from Phaneuf.
Riitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Phaneuf.
Despite the aggression on Riitta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riitta swings for the body but Phaneuf moves out of range.
Phaneuf tests Riitta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phaneuf moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaneuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riitta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phaneuf catches Riitta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Nice body punch from Riitta.
Phaneuf closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Riitta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Luc Phaneuf has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Phaneuf.
Riitta connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Phaneuf covering up! Riitta comes in with a big uppercut and Phaneuf goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rivo Riitta!
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Event:
SyFi 82
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Harris cracks Riitta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Riitta tries to counter it with a takedown but Harris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Riitta's head but Riitta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Harris cracks Riitta with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riitta looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harris finish him?
#ROC#
Riitta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris works Riitta's body with a nice hook.
Riitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Riitta throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riitta looks winded!
Harris lands with a big right hook that stumbles Riitta - he's out on his feet here! Harris follows up with another monster hook that separates Riitta from consciousness! Riitta falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Harris stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 19
Date: Jul 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Parks throws a push kick but Riitta slaps the foot to one side.
Riitta ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks misses with a hook. Riitta ducked under it nicely.
As Parks looks to move away, Riitta throws a big counter combo but Parks just gets out of the way.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riitta throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parks scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Parks blocks a jab.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks throws a body punch but Riitta moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a hook.
Riitta avoids the head kick by Parks.
Riitta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Parks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parks fakes the leg kick and cracks Riitta in the body. #T1#
Parks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riitta looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Riitta misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Parks punishes Riitta's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been hearing reports that Riitta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Parks has closed the distance and engaged Riitta in a clinch.
#BC2#
Parks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parks throws a leg kick
and Riitta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riitta lands a body shot.
Riitta moves out of range of the body kick.
Riitta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Parks moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Parks loads up on a big right hand but Riitta slips the punch.
Riitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Riitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riitta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riitta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parks.
Parks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parks throws a sloppy body shot
and Riitta counters with a straight right hand.
Parks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riitta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Parks tries to close the distance and clinch but Riitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Riitta throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Riitta throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.#T3#
Parks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tony Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riitta counters with a straight right hand.
Riitta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riitta slips under a jab from Parks.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Riitta misses.
Parks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Riitta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parks tries to land a leg kick but Riitta saw it coming and moves away.
Parks misses with a body punch
and Riitta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riitta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riitta has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riitta avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riitta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parks circles away quickly and effectively.
Riitta avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Riitta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riitta swinging wildly here.
Parks misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Riitta counters with a single leg into guard. Parks didn't expect that.
Parks controls Riitta momentarily but Riitta frees himself.
Parks wants to get back to his feet but Riitta is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Riitta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parks's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Parks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rivo Riitta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Riitta takes one to the side of the head.
Riitta throws a low kick but Parks moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Parks moves into range and clinches up with Riitta.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Parks manages to break the clinch.
Parks loads up on a big right hand but Riitta slips the punch.
Parks lands a nice hook to Riitta's body. Riitta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks is looking to land body kicks.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Riitta moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riitta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Parks misses with a double jab.
Rivo Riitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parks throws a lazy right hand but Riitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riitta avoids the head kick by Parks.
#T1#
Riitta misses with a two punch combination.
Parks lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riitta takes a step back to recover.
Riitta staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riitta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parks misses with a looping right.
Parks throws a jab when Riitta was well out of range.
Parks throws a leg kick
and Riitta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riitta counters with a left to the body.
Riitta swinging wildly here.
Riitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parks doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#
It looks like Tony Parks has been cut.
Parks slips a jab from Riitta.
Parks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riitta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riitta circles away quickly and effectively.
Parks throws a head kick that misses.
Parks misses with a wild combination.
Parks throws a lazy head kick
and Riitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parks delivers a nice body kick.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Parks digs a good body shot into Riitta's ribs.#T3#
A jab from Parks misses.
Riitta throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws the left hand but Riitta avoids the punch easily.
Riitta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parks tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Riitta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riitta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parks.
A little feinted left hand from Riitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Riitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Riitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Riitta's ribs.
Riitta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
That kick from Parks tenderised Riitta's leg. Riitta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riitta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parks tries to score with a low kick but Riitta moves his leg out of the way.
Parks misses with a head kick.
It looked like Riitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parks swings for the body but Riitta moves out of range.
Riitta throwing a counter right hand but Parks manages to avoid it.
Riitta shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Parks wants to land a leg kick but Riitta is out of range.
No joy there for Parks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parks throws a right hand that misses
and Riitta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Parks.
Good exchange - Riitta coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Riitta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Parks darts in trying to clinch
and Riitta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parks thinking.
A low kick from Parks is predictable there
and Riitta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Parks misses with a low kick.
Riitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Riitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parks misses with a looping right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parks thumps Riitta with a low kick.
Parks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Riitta counters with a big uppercut that knocks Parks off his feet! Riitta dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC#
Parks is rocked!#T1##SUB#
Riitta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Parks looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riitta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Parks is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riitta lets go of the hold and Parks can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rivo Riitta!
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Event:
SyFi 61
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Amar Utu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Riitta actively working from the bottom here.
Amar Utu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riitta defending well though.
Amar Utu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riitta's head.
Riitta is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Amar Utu connects with a nice short shot to Riitta's temple.
Amar Utu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Amar Utu is just content to waste time from the top position. Riitta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Amar Utu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amar Utu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Amar Utu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amar Utu throws a strike but Riitta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Amar Utu keeping moving, preventing Riitta from controlling successfully.
Amar Utu looking to control.
Amar Utu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Amar Utu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riitta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Riitta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riitta trying to control the position but Amar Utu is working away.
Amar Utu is looking to regain half guard here but Riitta keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Riitta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amar Utu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amar Utu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Riitta working the head and body with strikes.
Riitta gets to mount! Amar Utu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Riitta throwing strikes here but Amar Utu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amar Utu is looking to improve his position but Riitta isn't that keen on the idea.
Riitta controlling from the full mount. #T2##SUB#
Riitta is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Amar Utu is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Amar Utu flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Riitta anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Amar Utu and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Riitta slips an arm under Amar Utu chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Riitta has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Riitta is squeezing on Amar Utu like an anaconda would it's prey. Amar Utu fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rivo Riitta!
Marduk Amar Utu spoke after the fight, saying 'Zxvvxvbnmfgbnjhv!!!!###@#@@'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 12
Date: May 16, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Harris misses.
It seemed like Riitta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris jabs Riitta right on the nose. Riitta blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Riitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris moves away from the strike by Riitta.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Riitta counters with a crisp one two that drops Harris! Riitta thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Harris to his feet! Harris is in big trouble!
Riitta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Harris's head coaches at The Good Stuff that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harris cracks Riitta with an open hand slap.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Riitta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riitta under the eye.#T1#
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Riitta has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Riitta backs away from a small jab... but Harris lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Riitta crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Harris with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jason Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Riitta throws a hook to the side of Heath 's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Heath 's head coaches at Sydney Combat Method that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Heath misses.
Riitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Heath dives in and scores a takedown into Riitta's guard.#SUB2#
Heath is sitting in close to Riitta's body. Riitta has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Heath is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Heath is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Riitta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rivo Riitta!
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
SyFi 27
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a head kick that misses.
Riitta throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#
It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Riitta fails to land with a series of punches.
Fujimoto throws out a counter right but Riitta avoids it with no problem.
Riitta loads up on a big right hand but Fujimoto slips the punch.
Riitta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Riitta moves out of range.
Fujimoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riitta throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimoto misses with a hook.
Fujimoto connects with a leg kick. Riitta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Riitta seems unphased.
#T1#
Riitta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riitta moves away from the strike by Fujimoto.
A swing and a miss from Fujimoto.
Riitta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riitta ducks under a wild hook from Fujimoto.
Riitta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gyukosho Fujimoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riitta.
Fujimoto lands a really nice looking cross but Riitta seems unphased.
#CL2#
Fujimoto gets a clinch.
Fujimoto lands a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Riitta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fujimoto keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riitta's efforts to push away.
Fujimoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fujimoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujimoto misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riitta wants to get back to striking at distance but Fujimoto won't allow it.
Riitta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fujimoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Fujimoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Riitta controls his hands.
Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Fujimoto as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Fujimoto.
Riitta is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto has Riitta pushed against the cage.
Fujimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riitta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Riitta backwards.
Come on Fujimoto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fujimoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Riitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujimoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fujimoto lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Riitta is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fujimoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD2#
Fujimoto drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Riitta is rocked!
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!
Fujimoto digs a right hand into Riitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riitta's gas tank.
Oh Riitta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Fujimoto drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Riitta letting Fujimoto take a breather here.
Fujimoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimoto.
Riitta seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujimoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#KD2#
Fujimoto drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#KD2#
Fujimoto drops Riitta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riitta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fujimoto creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Riitta drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SyFi 14
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Riitta sizes up Snyder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Snyder throws the left hand but Riitta avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Snyder has Riitta up against the cage in a clinch.
Riitta blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riitta shoots in and drives through. Snyder sprawls well.#CL2#
Snyder darts in and clinches Riitta up against the cage.
Snyder taking a breather.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Snyder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Riitta regains guard.
Snyder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riitta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Riitta looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Snyder is defending well. Riitta quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Snyder has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Riitta celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rivo Riitta!
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Event:
SyFi 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Strong dodges the punch combination from Riitta.
#KD#
A head kick lands from Strong that sends Riitta to the canvas. Riitta tries to scramble back to his feet but Strong brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Riitta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Strong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Riitta is trying to control Strong's posture but Strong avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strong wants to stand but Riitta is controlling his arm.
Riitta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Riitta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Riitta eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Riitta is trying to control. Strong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Riitta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Riitta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rivo Riitta!
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