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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 21
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Jaktic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rittle's guard.
Jaktic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rittle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jaktic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rittle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rittle won't allow Jaktic to get back to his feet.
Jaktic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES2#
Jaktic kicks Rittle off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Jaktic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rittle on his heels. He'll look to pass Rittle's guard now, I'm sure.
Jaktic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rittle looking for a sweep. Not yet Rittle, not yet.
Jaktic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rittle wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jaktic is now in half guard. #SUB#
Rittle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Jaktic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jaktic controlling the action here.
Jaktic works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Jaktic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Jaktic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jaktic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rittle is being controlled here. #T3#
Jaktic lands some shots froms side control.
Jaktic happy to just control the position for now.
Jaktic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jaktic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaktic cracks Rittle with a big right hand but Rittle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rittle is trying to escape the position but Jaktic is controlling the position.
Jaktic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Jaktic takes a little break here. Rittle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rittle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rittle is letting Jaktic control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Jaktic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rittle's guard.
Jaktic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jaktic wants to control from the top but Rittle keeps moving.
Jaktic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaktic pushes down on Rittle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle is trying to stand back up but Jaktic is controlling him
#SUB2#
Rittle is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaktic.
We've been informed that Jaktic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
William Jaktic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Rittle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaktic slips a nice elbow through Rittle's hands, connecting with Rittle's forehead.
Rittle lands with a few short shots to the body.
Jaktic is taking a breather. Rittle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rittle is looking to escape.
Jaktic is taking a breather. Rittle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jaktic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
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.
Jaktic not doing much here.
Rittle tries to kick Jaktic off but Jaktic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jaktic content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rittle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaktic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rittle defends it well.#TD2#
Jaktic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jaktic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jaktic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Jaktic landing with the ground and pound.
Jaktic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaktic stands up over Rittle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaktic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaktic is continuing to stall.
Rittle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rittle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaktic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaktic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jaktic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jaktic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rittle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jaktic's waist but Jaktic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rittle off to one side.
Rittle tries to clinch but Jaktic is having none of it. #TD2#
Jaktic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rittle sprawls well initially but Jaktic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jaktic is thwarting Rittle's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaktic controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Jaktic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Jaktic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaktic controlling the pace.
Rittle throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jaktic is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaktic prevents Rittle from standing back up.
#T1#
Jaktic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jaktic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rittle is trying to maintain the position but Jaktic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rittle missing with punches from the bottom.
Rittle is in trouble now - Jaktic has advanced to mount!
Jaktic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Jaktic content just to control the position here.
Jaktic raining down shots from the mount!
Jaktic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jaktic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rittle?
Jaktic controlling his opponent. #T3#
Rittle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jaktic. What's that going to do exactly?
Jaktic controlling his opponent.
Jaktic lands a couple of good shots and Rittle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#
Rittle is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Rittle 's face. He knows he's trapped as Jaktic lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Jaktic!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 18
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merdian. #CL#
Merdian closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rittle is trying to pull guard but Merdian has him pressed against the cage.
Rittle dodges an elbow strike from Merdian.
#BC#
Merdian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merdian lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Merdian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rittle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merdian is in Rittle's guard.
Rittle lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Merdian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Rittle has control of Merdian's left arm, preventing Merdian from doing any damage.
Rittle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merdian controls the pace.
Merdian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merdian wants to control from the top but Rittle keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merdian misses with a body punch.
Merdian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merdian digs a right hand into Rittle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rittle's gas tank.
Rittle blocking some punches.
Merdian tries to throw a body punch but Rittle avoids it by throwing Merdian back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rittle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Merdian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Merdian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Merdian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rittle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T3##BC#
Merdian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merdian wants to clinch
and Rittle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merdian thinking.
Rittle shoots for a double leg takedown but Merdian sprawls well. He's pushed Rittle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tony Merdian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luss Rittle.
Rittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merdian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Merdian shoots in looking for a takedown but Rittle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merdian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rittle gets caught flat footed, as Merdian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merdian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merdian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merdian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rittle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merdian is one step ahead there. #T4#
Merdian is stalling in the full guard.
Merdian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rittle for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Merdian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rittle stuffs the takedown attempt from Merdian. Merdian gets slowly back to his feet.
Merdian shoots for a double leg takedown but Rittle sprawls well. He's pushed Merdian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tony Merdian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rittle moves in looking to clinch but Merdian pushes him off.
Merdian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merdian moves in looking to clinch but Rittle pushes him off.
Merdian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rittle.
Merdian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Merdian shoots for a takedown but Rittle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Merdian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merdian darts in looking for a takedown but Rittle gets double underhooks and turns Merdian into the cage.
Merdian looks for a takedown but Rittle sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merdian avoids the head kick by Rittle.
A counter left hand to the body from Merdian misses its target.#CL#
Merdian moves into the clinch successfully.
Merdian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rittle can do to turn this around?
Rittle is struggling to control the position.
Rittle is trying to drag Merdian to the mat but Merdian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Merdian slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Merdian manages to break the clinch.
Merdian slips a jab and a cross from Rittle.
As Rittle looks to move away, Merdian throws a big counter combo but Rittle just gets out of the way.
Rittle fails with the takedown
and Merdian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Merdian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Merdian decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rittle, up you get! #CL2#
Rittle has closed the distance and engaged Merdian in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rittle manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Merdian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rittle quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merdian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rittle keeps working. #T2##SU#
Merdian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tony Merdian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merdian shoots in for a double leg but Rittle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rittle feints a jab promting Merdian to slip. Rittle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Merdian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Merdian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Merdian is looking to clinch.
Merdian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rittle avoids it really well and circles away.
Merdian moves to clinch but Rittle breaks away
and Rittle counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL2#
Rittle drives through and clinches with Merdian against the cage.
#T3##BC#
Merdian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Rittle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Merdian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merdian bucks up and tries to throw Rittle off but instead Rittle has got his back!
I really don't envy Merdian right now.
Rittle has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Merdian's body.
Can Merdian hold on?! Rittle is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
#T4##SUB2#
Rittle working for the choke.
Rittle controlling from the back.
Rittle controlling well, preventing Merdian from escaping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rittle wants to control the position but Merdian frees himself and scrambles - Rittle manages to regain control in side control.
Merdian is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luss Rittle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Merdian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rittle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merdian tries to kick Rittle off in order to stand up. Rittle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merdian sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rittle is thwarting Merdian's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Rittle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Merdian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merdian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rittle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rittle wants to control from the top but Merdian keeps moving.
Merdian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rittle puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merdian is looking for a sweep. Rittle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rittle trying to control from half guard but Merdian is working away.
Merdian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rittle controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Rittle is trying for a kimura here. Merdian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rittle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luss Rittle!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 16
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fierce. Those never looked like landing.
Rittle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Fierce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fierce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fierce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Fierce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle has hold of Fierce's hands but Fierce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fierce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rittle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Fierce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Fierce thows a huge punch but Rittle dodges it nicely.
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce stalling. #T2#
Fierce's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fierce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rittle defending well though.
Rittle wants to get back to full guard.
Rittle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fierce.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fierce seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Fierce throwing shots but Rittle is blocking nicely.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Fierce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rittle being controlled for a moment.
Fierce scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rittle to see if he's OK.#T4#
Fierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fierce just content to control the position. #SUB#
Fierce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fierce is trying to ground and pound but Rittle uses the momentary lack of control by Fierce to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that round.
That's time! Fierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fierce looks to land a body kick but Rittle moved away.
Rittle ducks under a wild hook from Fierce.
Fierce misses the shot to the body.
Rittle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fierce as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Fierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fierce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnny Fierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fierce is working Rittle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fierce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fierce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rittle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fierce is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Fierce controlling from the full mount.
Fierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rittle can do to turn this around?
Fierce working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fierce breaks from Rittle's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Fierce working for a submission but Rittle is keeping him at bay.
Fierce working the ground and pound effectively.
Fierce controlling his opponent.
Rittle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Fierce lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Rittle is rocked!
A big strike lands for Fierce! That's really hurt Rittle and he's turned his back - Fierce keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fierce jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Fierce!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 13
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Rittle clinches up with Nogueira and pushes him back against the cage.
Rittle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Rittle wants the takedown. Nogueira is fighting it off but Rittle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nogueira's guard against the cage.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rittle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rittle controls Nogueira momentarily but Nogueira frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rittle is retaining full guard.
Nogueira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira stands and throws Rittle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nogueira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rittle!
Rittle is squirming around, avoiding Nogueira's attempts to control the action.
Nogueira is really struggling to control Rittle but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nogueira working for a submission but Rittle is keeping him at bay. #T1#
Rittle wants to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.#SUB#
Nogueira goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rittle turns into him and now he's in Nogueira's guard.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Rittle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nogueira has his foot on Rittle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rittle works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Rittle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rittle has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Rittle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Rittle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rittle landing some decent shots from guard.
Rittle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira trying to keep a closed guard but Rittle is proving a slippery customer.
Rittle wants to get up but he can't break Nogueira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rittle's guard. #REVR#
Nogueira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rittle struggling a bit here.
Rittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nogueira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Rittle is working away.
Nogueira taking a breather here.
Rittle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nogueira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Rittle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rittle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nogueira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nogueira wants to control but Rittle is keeping him busy.
Nogueira landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Nogueira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Nogueira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rittle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rittle's guard. #REVR#
Nogueira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rittle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rittle.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rittle is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle can't keep his opponent in guard - Nogueira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nogueira prevents Rittle from improving his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nogueira passes to full mount! #T1#
Nogueira punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Nogueira looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nogueira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rittle is looking to escape.
Rittle wants to hold on but Nogueira pushes him away.
Nogueira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Antonio Nogueira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Nogueira lands a couple of good shots and Rittle has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rittle turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nogueira passes Rittle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rittle!
Rittle regains half guard.#SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rittle defends it well. #T3#
Nogueira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rittle trying to control from the bottom.
Rittle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nogueira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rittle is in trouble now - Nogueira has advanced to mount!
Nogueira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rittle can do to turn this around?
Nogueira trying to control but Rittle is having none of it. #T4#
Nogueira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Rittle has left one of his arms exposed and Nogueira doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Rittle screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Nogueira!
Antonio Nogueira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RRFC 16: Borcea vs Nadir
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Rittle.#CL#
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson prevents Rittle from breaking the clinch.
Rittle looking to stall.
Rittle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Robinson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Rittle'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.
Rittle is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rittle avoids the damage to the body.
Rittle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Rittle misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL#
Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Rittle in a clinch.
#BC#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson throws the kick towards the body but Rittle avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rittle.
A solid body kick from Rittle. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rittle enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rittle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson trying to control but Rittle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rittle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Rittle in his guard.#REVB#
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet. #T2#
Rittle trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Rittle is looking to stand up but Robinson won't let him.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Robinson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rittle defends it easily.
Robinson trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Robinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rittle has passed into half guard!
Robinson is breathing heavily.#T3##SU2#
Rittle decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Rittle gets tackled into the cage by Robinson. Robinson maintains the clinch.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson prevents Rittle from breaking the clinch.
Rittle wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rittle manages to break the clinch.
Rittle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luss Rittle.#CL#
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Robinson decides to pull guard. #T4##SUB#
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rittle is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rittle passes into half guard.
Rittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson wants to control but Rittle passes into side.
Rittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rittle taking a break here but Robinson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rittle wants to get back to his feet.
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 Alan Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Robinson dives in and grabs Rittle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rittle pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.#CL#
Robinson clinches.
Knees to the body from Rittle.
#TD2#
Rittle decides to pull guard.
Rittle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rittle working a defensive guard here.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Robinson stands up and waves to Rittle to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rittle wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
#T1##SU#
Robinson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Rittle thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rittle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rittle, who protects the arm well.
Robinson scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Rittle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rittle sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for submissions but instead, Rittle has regained full guard.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Rittle won't let him.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rittle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Rittle has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU#
Robinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Robinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Rittle throws Robinson to one side and escapes!
Rittle fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Robinson rushes Rittle and presses him up against the cage.
Rittle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Rittle breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rittle counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Rittle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rittle shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rittle circles away.
#TD#
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rittle quickly recovers to half guard.
Rittle works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luss Rittle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rittle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rittle off to one side.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rittle counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rittle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson tries to clinch but Rittle moves out of range.
Rittle shapes to counter with a head kick.
Luss Rittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rittle moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Rittle's guard.#ES2#
Rittle pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Rittle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rittle lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rittle lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Rittle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Rittle on that attempt.
Alan Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luss Rittle.#CL2#
Rittle instigates a clinch.
Rittle lands a right hand.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Rittle has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Rittle has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Rittle breaks from the clinch.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Rittle avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Rittle darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.#T2#
Rittle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants to break free but Rittle has control.
#TD2#
Rittle manages to pull guard.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Rittle.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson distracts Rittle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson is in close to Rittle's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Rittle is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson wants to stand but Rittle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rittle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rittle is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Robinson rushes Rittle and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Robinson jumps guard.
#SUB#
Robinson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rittle has picked Robinson up and slammed him! Robinson can't keep hold of the triangle and Rittle manages to pass to side control!
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Rittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rittle trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luss Rittle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rittle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luss Rittle!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 13
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Seagal walks into a jab.
Seagal works the jab nicely.
Seagal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Rittle does no damage.
Rittle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Seagal tries to clinch there but Rittle circles away.
Seagal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Seagal moves into range and connects with a jab.
Seagal wants to clinch.
Seagal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rittle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Seagal misses its intended target.
Rittle avoids the head kick by Seagal.
Seagal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rittle's head backwards.
Seagal is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rittle avoids the body shot from Seagal.
#CL#
Rittle has Seagal up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Rittle breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Seagal takes a swing at Rittle's ribcage but misses.
Jeronimo Seagal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seagal misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Seagal.
Seagal swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD#
and Rittle counters with a crisp one two that drops Seagal! Rittle thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Seagal to his feet! Seagal is in big trouble!#ROC#
Seagal is rocked!
Seagal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rittle circles away quickly and effectively.
Seagal is still on wobbly legs! Can Rittle finish him?#TD#
Rittle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Rittle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Seagal seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Rittle working some strikes from top position.
Rittle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Rittle stands up and waves to Seagal to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Rittle rushes Seagal and presses him up against the cage.
Rittle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Seagal to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Rittle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seagal or not.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal wants to break free but Rittle has control.
Seagal wants to get back to striking at distance but Rittle won't allow it.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seagal gets underhooks to prevent Rittle's takedown attempt.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal tries to break the clinch but Rittle is controlling the position.
Rittle is working Seagal over against the cage.#TD#
Rittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seagal uses from the top position.
Seagal is looking to stand up but Rittle won't let him.
Seagal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rittle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rittle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rittle continues to stall.#T4##SUB#
Seagal has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rittle to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Seagal is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rittle pulls down on the head and he's put Seagal to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luss Rittle!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 10
Date: Sep 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Rittle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tracer connects with a body shot that sends Rittle's belly button to the back.
Cromel Tracer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Tracer drives through and clinches with Rittle against the cage.
#BC#
Tracer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rittle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tracer finds it's way round the side to connect with Rittle's head. #CL#
Tracer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Tracer breaks the clinch.
Rittle is looking to clinch.
Tracer is looking to counter punch.
Rittle moves in looking to clinch but Tracer pushes him off.
Rittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tracer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tracer has closed the distance and engaged Rittle in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rittle.
Rittle working hard to break the clinch.
Rittle is trying to break the clinch but Tracer is controlling him.
Tracer is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Tracer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rittle or not.
Rittle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tracer after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Tracer breaks from the clinch.
Tracer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Kegerator - 550$ in the buildup to the fight.
Tracer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rittle.
Tracer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tracer is looking to counter punch.
Rittle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tracer.#CL#
Tracer instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tracer has clasped his hands together around Rittle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tracer taking a breather here. #T2##SUB#
Tracer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rittle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tracer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tracer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rittle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Tracer pushes Rittle off looking to stand but Rittle dives back in and keeps control.
Tracer is looking to control Rittle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tracer avoid being mounted?
Tracer gets full guard.
Tracer is controlling Rittle's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tracer keeping full guard, as Rittle tries to pass.
Tracer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tracer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Tracer controlling the pace.
Tracer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rittle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tracer is working away from the top position though.#SU#
Tracer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Tracer clinches with his opponent.
Rittle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tracer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cromel Tracer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rittle moves forwards but Tracer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rittle walks into a stiff left hand from Tracer.#KD#
Tracer cracks Rittle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tracer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rittle to stand back up!#ROC#
Rittle is rocked!
Tracer lands with a shot to the body.
Rittle is still on wobbly legs! Can Tracer finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tracer lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cromel Tracer!
An out of breath Cromel Tracer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 7
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Peter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rittle doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Peter closes the distance and pushes Rittle back into the cage.
Peter tries for a takedown but Rittle manages to get underhooks.
Rittle tries to pull guard but Peter won't allow it.
#BC2#
Peter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rittle pinned against the cage. Rittle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rittle tries to avoid it but Peter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rittle to the ground. Rittle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luss Rittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Peter.
Rittle fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle shoots in for a double leg but Peter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Peter clinches.
Peter lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Peter.
#T1##TD2#
Peter is trying to trip Rittle. He has hold of a leg but Rittle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Peter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rittle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rittle wants to get back to his feet but Peter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peter wants to pass the guard but Rittle is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peter throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Peter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No joy there for Peter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rittle stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Rittle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rittle swivels and escapes.
Rittle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rittle takes a swing at Peter's ribcage but misses.
Rittle wants to clinch.
Peter swats away the attempt to clinch by Rittle.
Rittle avoids the head kick by Peter.
#TD2#
Peter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rittle wants to get back to his feet but Peter passes into half guard.
Rittle is breathing heavily.#T3##REVR##SUB2#
Peter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Peter seems to be looking for submissions.
Peter stalling.
Rittle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Rittle is trying desperately to improve position.
Rittle wants to control but Peter is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rittle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Peter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Peter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Peter drives through and clinches with Rittle against the cage.
Peter gets underhooks to prevent Rittle's takedown attempt.
Peter lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Peter breaks from the clinch.
Peter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rittle tries to avoid it but Peter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rittle to the ground. Rittle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rittle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Peter has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Peter breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Peter instigates a clinch. #T1#
Rittle can't break the clinch.
Peter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peter stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rittle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Our sources have told us that Rittle has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luss Rittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peter. #TD2#
Peter successfully pulls guard.
Peter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Peter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Peter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rittle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Peter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rittle is trying to keep Peter in close.
Peter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SU2#
Peter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rittle, up you get!
Rittle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peter throws a head kick that Rittle semi-blocks.
Rittle moves forwards but Peter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rittle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##TD#
Rittle drives through with a takedown into Peter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Peter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rittle off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!#CL2#
Peter moves into the clinch.
Rittle jumps guard but Peter stands there with Rittle around his waist. Rittle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Peter manages to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter pulls Rittle in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Peter 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#
Rittle goes for a double leg but Peter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peter continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Peter closes the distance and pushes Rittle back into the cage.
Peter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rittle pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Peter jumps into guard, dragging Rittle to the mat.
Rittle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rittle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peter is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Peter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rittle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Rittle defending against the ground and pound.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rittle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Peter gets to mount! Rittle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Peter working for a submission but Rittle is keeping him at bay.
Rittle is trying to escape the mount but Peter keeps good control and instead manages to take Rittle's back.
#T2#
Peter gets his hands free as Rittle looks to control. #SUB2#
Rittle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tom Peter has got the better of the ground game so far.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Peter.#SUB2#
Peter looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Peter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rittle is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Peter working for a choke but Rittle is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Peter controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Peter working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rittle tries to roll but Peter sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Peter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Peter!
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Event:
Striking Masters 1
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Rittle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rittle tries to clinch
and Udanda counters with a left and a right that stings Rittle.
Udanda wants to slow Rittle down by chopping away at his legs.
Rittle throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Rittle moves into the clinch.
Udanda is trying to force a seperation but Rittle has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rittle breaks from the clinch.
Rittle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Udanda counters with a one-two to the body.
Rittle throws a lazy head kick
and Udanda counters with a three punch combo that has Rittle backing up. Rittle nods at Udanda to acknowledge the strikes.
Udanda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rittle closes the distance but Udanda moves to the side
and Udanda counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Rittle is rocked!
Udanda circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Rittle tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Udanda wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jezegel Udanda!
Post fight, Jezegel Udanda stared into the camera and said 'I have the best boxing in Ethiopia. I come to America now to follow my dream of being Champ.'.
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