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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Our sources have told us that Meyer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Meyer scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryte blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Meyer darts in and clinches Ryte up against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Rizzo Ryte has been cut.
Ryte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meyer.
Ryte jumps guard but Meyer stands there with Ryte around his waist. Ryte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sergej Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
A short right from Meyer.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryte drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryte backwards. #T1#
Ryte fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryte avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Meyer throws a head kick but Ryte moves out of range.
#CL#
Meyer instigates a clinch. #BC#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Meyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryte fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Meyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryte, pushing him back against the cage.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Meyer has managed to clinch.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Meyer.
Ryte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Ryte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2##CL#
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Ryte in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryte backwards.
Ryte is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meyer to keep the fight standing.
Ryte fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Ryte jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ryte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer lands an uppercut.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Ryte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Meyer gets a clinch. #BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meyer throws a head kick but Ryte moves out of range.
#T3##CL#
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Meyer scores with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Meyer scores with a four punch combination!
Ryte doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Ryte tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.#T4##BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Ryte's head.
Ryte is trying to push Meyer away but Meyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Ryte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryte wants to clinch.
Meyer thumps Ryte with a low kick.
Ryte circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rizzo Ryte's cut.
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#
Ryte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.
Ryte is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryte can do to turn this around?#CL#
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Ryte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryte scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryte.
Ryte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Ryte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergej Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Meyer clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Meyer pushes Ryte up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer. #BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryte fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Meyer moves into the clinch.#T2#
Ryte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryte is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!#CL#
Meyer rushes Ryte and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Ryte. #BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sergej Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Meyer wants to clinch
and Ryte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sergej Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryte tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Ryte with a nice cross.
Meyer tries to clinch up but Ryte circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Ryte looks to clinch
and Meyer counters with a series of strikes. Ryte will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meyer needs to keep his hands up - Ryte had a free shot at his head there.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meyer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, jab by Ryte - just one landing.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Ryte keeps it at a distance.
Meyer throws a lazy head kick
and Ryte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Meyer pushes Ryte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Sergej Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
Ryte jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyer walks away with a smile on his face. Ryte gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Ryte.
Meyer misses the jab.
Meyer throws a sloppy head kick and Ryte moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Ryte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryte drops back down to his feet.
Ryte fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Meyer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rizzo Ryte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ryte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryte was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyer.
Ryte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Ryte.
Ryte tries to clinch up but Meyer circles away and keeps his distance.
Meyer throws a leg kick but Ryte moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Meyer clinches up with Ryte and pushes him back against the cage.
Sergej Meyer has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Ryte's head.
Meyer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Meyer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryte backwards.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryte is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Ryte is trying to break the clinch but Meyer is controlling him.
Ryte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryte jumps guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sergej Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer. #BC#
Meyer breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Meyer.
Meyer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Meyer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryte circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryte wants to counter the offense by Meyer and move into the clinch position.#T2#
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!#CL#
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Meyer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ryte throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Ryte.
Meyer slips under a jab from Ryte.
Meyer tries to clinch but Ryte is having none of it.
Meyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryte moves in looking to clinch but Meyer pushes him off.
Ryte tries to clinch up.#CL#
Meyer rushes Ryte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Meyer lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Rizzo Ryte's cut even more.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Meyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryte backwards.
Meyer pushes Ryte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it.
Meyer keeps control of Ryte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meyer scores with a leg kick.
Meyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ryte wants to clinch up but Meyer keeps it at a distance.
Rizzo Ryte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Ryte gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
Ryte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Meyer darts in and clinches Ryte up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryte counters with a right hand to the body.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meyer throws out a leg kick but Ryte moves out of range and Meyer only half commits.
Meyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meyer tries to clinch but Ryte moves out of range. #CL#
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Ryte in a clinch.
Ryte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Meyer smiles and moves away.
Ryte is looking to clinch but Meyer is avoiding it.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryte.
Meyer throws a head kick but Ryte moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Meyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meyer 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Meyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Ryte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bucknut keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Bucknut closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bucknut is controlling the pace.
Bucknut looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bucknut trying to mount his opponent but Ryte defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucknut looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Bucknut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bucknut is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryte is just riding it out for now. Bucknut eventually gives up the hold.
Ryte wants to control but Bucknut is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bucknut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryte controls Bucknut momentarily but Bucknut frees himself.
Bucknut stands up over Ryte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bucknut won't allow Ryte to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bucknut thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bucknut wants to stand but Ryte is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bucknut is looking to advance position but Ryte has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Ryte throwing strikes here but Bucknut is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ryte looking to control but Bucknut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryte punching from mount but Bucknut doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ryte avoids the attempt from Bucknut to control.
Bucknut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bucknut slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ryte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bucknut keeps working.
Ryte uses his free foot to push down on Bucknut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bucknut. #T4#
Bucknut tries to hold on but Ryte pushes him away.
Bucknut is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryte tries to control but Bucknut wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bucknut tries to hold on but Ryte pushes him away.
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 Rizzo Ryte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bucknut as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Bucknut looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Ryte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bucknut defends well.
Ryte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucknut tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryte is retaining full guard.
Bucknut controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Bucknut wants to get up but he can't break Ryte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bucknut 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bucknut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bucknut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryte enables Bucknut to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bucknut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ryte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryte thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Ryte looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryte, not yet.
Bucknut is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bucknut wanted to stand there but Ryte had control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ryte looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Bucknut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryte sprawls well initially but Bucknut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bucknut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Bucknut seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Bucknut is looking for a kimura here.
Bucknut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bucknut controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dek Bucknut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bucknut avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryte shoots for a double leg takedown but Bucknut sprawls well. He's pushed Ryte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bucknut misses with a kick to the body.
Ryte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bucknut manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Bucknut fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryte sprawls well initially but Bucknut persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryte on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bucknut takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bucknut seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryte manages to get to full guard.
Bucknut sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Bucknut is looking to stand up but Ryte won't let him.
Ryte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bucknut has gone for a leg lock! Ryte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bucknut's guard.#REVR#
Ryte passes Bucknut's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
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.
Bucknut keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Ryte is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bucknut doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryte.
Bucknut tries to kick Ryte off but Ryte keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Bucknut wants to get back to full guard.
Bucknut keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bucknut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bucknut wants to get back to full guard but Ryte has passed into side control.
Bucknut is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bucknut tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ryte working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bucknut is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryte misses with a head shot.
Bucknut is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryte tries to control but Bucknut wriggling away.
Bucknut sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bucknut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryte pulls his head out easily.
Bucknut is staying active underneath Ryte, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rizzo Ryte.
I think Ryte has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rizzo Ryte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ryte moves out of range.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Ryte dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ryte's head and hops out.
Ryte dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Ryte tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryte somewhat.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Ryte just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryte's head backwards.#T1#
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryte.
Ryte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryte darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ryte into the cage.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Ryte.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Ryte moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.#CL#
Jackson darts in and clinches Ryte up against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Ryte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Ryte ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Ryte trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryte tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but Ryte has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ryte is controlling him.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ryte keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryte up against the cage.
Ryte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryte jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Ryte around his waist. Ryte gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryte tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryte.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Ryte's legs.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ryte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryte dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Ryte's head and hops out.
Ryte avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Ryte tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson stalls.
Ryte tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackson throws a chopping leg kick but Ryte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Ryte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryte missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Ryte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryte manages to avoid it.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ryte with a series of wild strikes but Ryte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Ryte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson with a jab.
Ryte wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ryte avoids it well. #T2#
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ryte moved out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ryte with a series of wild strikes but Ryte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a low kick but Ryte moves out of range easily.
Darnell Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Ryte shoots in.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
Ryte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darnell Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ryte tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darnell Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson is looking to wear down Ryte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryte checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Ryte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson.#T3#
Ryte fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryte doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Ryte lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ryte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Ryte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4##CL#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ryte misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Ryte misses.
Ryte doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ryte tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Ryte checks it.
A lazy body kick from Ryte #TD#
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryte can do to turn this around?#SU#
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Ryte avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Ryte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ryte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryte counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Ryte looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryte sprawls and moves away.
Darnell Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Ryte has the dominant position.
Ryte wants a takedown but no success here.
Darnell Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.#T2#
Ryte wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Ryte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Ryte checks it.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Ryte fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryte blocks a leg kick.
Ryte throws a big counter head kick but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryte, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Ryte swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Ryte looking to stall.
#BC2#
Ryte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryte shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryte wants a takedown.
Ryte jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rizzo Ryte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Jackson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryte fails to pull guard.
Ryte being controlled against the cage.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darnell Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darnell Jackson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like Rizzo Ryte has been cut.
Ryte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardin is fending him off so far but Ryte persists. Nope, Hardin circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Hardin lands a left and a right that send Ryte crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Ryte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryte shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hardin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OH! Ryte has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Hardin smells blood and charges in for the finish! Hardin unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Ryte sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Hardin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Ryte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruth's waist but Ruth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryte off to one side.
Ryte tries for a takedown but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruth circles away.
Hank Ruth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.#TD#
Ruth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryte was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryte is trying to keep Ruth in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Ryte thows a huge punch but Ruth dodges it nicely.
Ryte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ryte seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ruth is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rizzo Ryte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Ryte scores with a takedown into Ezquerra's guard.
Ryte wants to control from the top but Ezquerra keeps moving.
Ezquerra seems keen to control Ryte's posture.
Ezquerra continues to stall.
Ezquerra keeping moving, preventing Ryte from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezquerra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryte being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryte tries to free his leg and advance position but Ezquerra is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Ryte is predictable there #TD#
and Ezquerra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ezquerra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ryte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryte wants to stand but Ezquerra is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ryte wants to control from the top but Ezquerra keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Ryte postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ezquerra is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ryte, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ezquerra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ezquerra pulls Ryte in to control the position. #T3#
Ezquerra keeping full guard, as Ryte tries to pass.
Ezquerra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryte.
Ryte wants to pass the guard but Ezquerra is keeping the position.
Ezquerra has his hands on Ryte's head, controlling the position.
Ezquerra keeping full guard, as Ryte tries to pass. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ezquerra pulls Ryte in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryte trying to control but Ezquerra is working from the bottom.
Ezquerra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryte wanted to stand there but Ezquerra had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rizzo Ryte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ezquerra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Ezquerra shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ryte is trying to defend but Ezquerra finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ezquerra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryte tries to lock up and control but Ezquerra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Ezquerra working for a guillotine from mount but Ryte is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Ezquerra working for a submission but Ryte is keeping him at bay.
Carlos Ezquerra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ezquerra with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Rizzo Ryte has been cut.
Ryte tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ezquerra is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ryte is surviving well by controlling Ezquerra's body position as best he can. #T1#
Ryte is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Ezquerra wants to finish this one by submission but Ryte is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ezquerra. #SUB#
Ezquerra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ryte is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ryte and Ezquerra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ryte is looking to regain half guard here but Ezquerra keeps moving and retains side control.
Ezquerra advances to full mount.
Ryte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Ezquerra pulls Ryte in close to prevent any damage.
Ryte tries to stand but Ezquerra is controlling from the bottom.
Ezquerra is controlling Ryte's posture.
Ryte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ryte looking to sit in guard and control but Ezquerra gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Ezquerra passes into half guard.
Ryte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryte wants to control but Ezquerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryte is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ezquerra is staying active.
Ryte missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ezquerra is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ezquerra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryte has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryte missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ezquerra is looking for a kimura but Ryte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ezquerra to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ryte actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryte tries to get to full guard but Ezquerra has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ezquerra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ezquerra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rizzo Ryte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ryte throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Ezquerra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ryte gets back to full guard.
Ezquerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryte's guard.
Ryte wants to get back to his feet.
Ezquerra passes to side control.
Ryte tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ezquerra has an Americana. Ryte didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ezquerra is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ezquerra hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Carlos Ezquerra!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Wesker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesker throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Wesker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wesker controlling the action here.
Ryte is looking to control Wesker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryte avoid being mounted?
Wesker slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Wesker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wesker keeps the fight on the outside.
Redfield Wesker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesker misses with a looping left.#T1#
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wesker as he jumps to the side.
Ryte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wesker closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Rizzo Ryte has been cut.
Ryte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Wesker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wesker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ryte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wesker defends well.
Wesker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU#
Wesker stands up and waves to Ryte to follow him.
Wesker defending well as Ryte loads up on a big left hand.
No luck for Ryte with that takedown attempt.
Redfield Wesker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rizzo Ryte.
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!
Ryte throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Wesker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ryte is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wesker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Wesker manages to break the clinch.
Ryte goes for a double leg but Wesker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wesker continues to drive forward.
Ryte shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wesker as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Ryte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesker works over Ryte's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryte tries to clinch there but Wesker circles away.
Wesker misses with a low kick.
Ryte avoids a kick to the body.
Wesker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryte scores with a head kick.
Wesker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryte.#TD#
Wesker drives through with a takedown into Ryte's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wesker is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryte wants to sweep but no luck.
Wesker stays in close to Ryte's body and controls the position.
Ryte trying to keep a closed guard but Wesker is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
Ryte looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ryte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wesker should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryte has tightened it up now! Wesker should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rizzo Ryte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Matsui keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryte is looking to clinch but Matsui is avoiding it.
Ryte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matsui tries to avoid it but Ryte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matsui to the ground. Matsui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Matsui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matsui working the head and body with strikes.
Matsui knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryte on the ground.
Matsui working away.
Matsui working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Matsui tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryte tries to buck Matsui off but Matsui is having none of it.
Ryte is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ryte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryte tries to escape but Matsui is in control.
Ryte is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsui controlling the position.
Ryte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matsui trying to mount his opponent but Ryte defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matsui takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matsui tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ryte controls his leg.
Matsui content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Matsui stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Matsui gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Matsui has picked Ryte up - he's going for a ride! Matsui dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Matsui there.
Matsui lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ryte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ryte looking for a guillotine here but Matsui defends easily.
#SUB2#
Matsui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matsui has managed to get both his arms back between Ryte's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Matsui with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ryte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Matsui lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsui is looking to pass into half guard but Ryte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ryte is in guard.#REVB#
Matsui on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matsui tries to get out of the position.
Matsui pulls Ryte in close to prevent any damage.
Ryte looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keisuke Matsui dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ryte fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Matsui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryte did well to prevent Matsui getting side control.
Ryte tries to get to full guard but Matsui has control of the leg.
Matsui controlling the pace.
Matsui uses his free foot to push down on Ryte's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryte.
Matsui controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Matsui is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Matsui moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ryte has worked his arm free - good work by Ryte!
#SUB#
Matsui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryte has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryte is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsui's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryte trying to control from the bottom.
Ryte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ryte controls Matsui momentarily but Matsui frees himself.
Matsui 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. #SUB2#
Ryte has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matsui should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryte has tightened it up now! Matsui should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rizzo Ryte!
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