Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
No luck for Rydell with that takedown attempt.
Hollywood is pawing at Rydell, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rydell's nose. Rydell is badly hurt! Hollywood pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rydell tries desperately to hold on but Hollywood is relentless in his assault! As Rydell receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hollywood away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Hollywood!
After the big win, Frankie Hollywood made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Red Light Coffeeshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2018

#R1#
Pending walks into a stiff left hand from Rydell.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rydell!
Rydell punishes Pending's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rydell.
Pending drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pending takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Rydell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Rydell. #TD2#
Pending gets caught flat footed, as Rydell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pending looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rydell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pending's guard.
Pending tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.
Pending moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rydell controlling from the top position. #T1#
Rydell scoring with some ground and pound.
Rydell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Pending throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rydell uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pending has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pending trying to remain calm as Rydell controls from the top position.
Rydell lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Rydell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydell just content to control the position.
Pending is looking for a sweep.
Pending is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Pending defends the submission attempt.
Rydell controlling the action here.
Rydell working over Pending with some ground and pound. Pending looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pending is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell not doing much here.
Rydell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Rydell 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.#T3#
Pending is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pending trying to control here.
Rydell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rydell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Pending defends the submission attempt.
Pending might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Pending looking for submissions off his back.
Rydell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Pending is trying desperately to improve position.
Pending gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rydell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pending is just riding it out for now. Rydell eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pending defends it well.
Rydell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydell lands with a nice combination. Pending backs away looking to recover.
Rydell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Rydell. #TD2#
Rydell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pending is looking for a sweep.
Pending is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pending takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
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!
Rydell scoring with punches from side control.
Rydell controls the position.
Pending is trying to control Rydell's posture but Rydell avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pending is looking for a sweep.
Rydell working away.#T1#
Rydell working the ground and pound.
Pending is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pending knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pending tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rydell working the ground and pound.
Pending is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Rydell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rydell controls the position from side control.#T2#
Pending tries to buck Rydell off but Rydell is having none of it.
Rydell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Rydell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pending is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rydell is trying to get an arm triangle but Pending is defending well.
Roger Rydell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rydell controlling from side mount.
Rydell advances to full mount. #T3#
Rydell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rydell goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pending turns into him and now he's in Rydell's guard.
Pending pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rydell is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pending got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pending has managed to get both his arms back between Rydell's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pending drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rydell dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Rydell connects with a couple of short punches.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Pending working for a triangle but Rydell defends it easily.
Rydell scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Rydell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rydell advances to half guard.
Pending wants to improve his position but Rydell is controlling well.
Rydell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura but Pending is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydell to get the leverage.
Pending wants to improve his position but Rydell is controlling well.
Rydell is taking a breather. Pending 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.#SUB2#
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Pending is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Rydell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pending walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rydell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydell scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Rydell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pending to the mat! Pending manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Pending looking for a guillotine here but Rydell defends easily.
Pending working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rydell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rydell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rydell is in close to Pending's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rydell content to stall in guard here.
Rydell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Pending working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rydell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rydell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pending working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydell has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Rydell seems content to control.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pending doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rydell. #T2##SUB2#
Rydell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura but Pending is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydell to get the leverage.
Pending is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rydell not doing much here.
Rydell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rydell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Pending is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rydell in particular looking to stall.
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
More stalling from Rydell.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pending tries to get to full guard but Rydell has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydell pulls his head out easily.
Rydell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rydell is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rydell.
Fyodor Pending has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Pending is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydell pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydell 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rydell!
An out of breath Roger Rydell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Rydell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rydell throws a head kick but Straterloo moves out of range.
Rydell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rydell throws a big shot that misses.
Rydell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Straterloo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydell has his takedown stuffed
and Straterloo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Straterloo. That snapped Rydell's head back.
Straterloo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rydell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straterloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydell.
Straterloo lunges at Rydell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydell's hand.
Straterloo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydell just misses with a punch to the body.
Straterloo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rydell misses with a body punch
and Straterloo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rydell's knee momentarily.
Rydell just misses with a punch to the body.
Straterloo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Straterloo as Rydell shoots in.
Rydell misses with a body punch
and Straterloo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Straterloo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rydell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Straterloo to score with a decent uppercut.
Rydell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Rydell is rocked!#TD#
Rydell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Straterloo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oh Rydell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Straterloo keeps working.
Rydell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Straterloo down.
Rydell seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydell wants to control but Straterloo is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Straterloo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Straterloo is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straterloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydell working away.
You can see the frustration on Straterloo's face as Rydell controls the position. #SUB#
Rydell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Straterloo seems a little lost for a moment, as Rydell dominates the positioning.#T3#
Straterloo is trying to control Rydell's posture but Rydell avoids it. #SUB#
Rydell is trying to get an arm triangle but Straterloo is defending well. #SUB#
Rydell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Rydell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Straterloo being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rydell looks up at the clock and then as Straterloo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rydell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T4#
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Straterloo keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Straterloo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've been hearing that Rydell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Rydell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rydell controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Straterloo has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Roger Rydell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydell misses with a body punch
and Rydell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydell misses with a shot to the body
and Straterloo counters with a straight right hand.
Straterloo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rydell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Straterloo defends well and Rydell ends up having to push Straterloo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rydell shoots in for a double leg but Straterloo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rydell throws an off balance right hand
and Straterloo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydell swings widly with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a left to the body.
Straterloo avoids the body shot from Rydell.
Rydell misses with a lunging right hand
and Straterloo counters with an inside leg kick.
Rydell misses with a lunging right hand
and Straterloo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Straterloo blocks a jab.
A combination from Rydell does no damage.
Rydell misses with an uppercut
and Straterloo counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rydell misses the shot to the body.
And Straterloo responds with a good body kick, but Rydell manages to step out the way in time.
Rydell looks to land a right hand but Straterloo moved out of range.#T1#
Rydell lands a slapping body shot.
Straterloo takes one to the side of the head.
Rydell just misses with a punch to the body.
Straterloo thinks about the counter body kick.
Rydell throws out a loose jab but Straterloo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Straterloo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rydell misses with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Straterloo lands an overhand right.
A combination from Rydell does no damage.
The fighters circling - Rydell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straterloo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rydell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rydell throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Straterloo counters with a crisp one two that drops Rydell! Straterloo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rydell to his feet! Rydell is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Rydell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rydell throwing strikes but missing.
Straterloo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Straterloo working a defensive guard here.
Rydell throws a strike but Straterloo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Straterloo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Straterloo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rydell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rydell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Straterloo's guard. #REVR#
Straterloo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Straterloo keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rydell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rydell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rydell trying to control but Straterloo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Straterloo wants to sweep here but Rydell controlling him for the moment.
Straterloo being controlled here, momentarily.
Roger Rydell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Straterloo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Straterloo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rydell content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell trying to control the position from guard on top but Straterloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Straterloo scores with a jab. Rydell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rydell misses with a lunging right hand
and Straterloo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rydell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Straterloo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydell.
Straterloo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roger Rydell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Straterloo counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Straterloo.
Rydell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Straterloo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydell throws a hook but Straterloo avoids it easily.
Straterloo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fentz Straterloo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Straterloo responds with a good body kick, but Rydell manages to step out the way in time.
Straterloo lands a really nice looking cross but Rydell seems unphased.
Straterloo needs to keep his hands up - Rydell had a free shot at his head there.
Rydell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Straterloo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rydell misses with a right hand
and Straterloo counters with a right hand to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Straterloo. Rydell shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Straterloo.
Rydell misses with a straight left.
Rydell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rydell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell throws a sloppy head kick
and Straterloo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Straterloo lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydell swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Straterloo counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Straterloo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rydell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rydell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Rydell misses with a left hand
and Straterloo counters with a thumping low kick.
Rydell throws a body punch but Straterloo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Straterloo.
Rydell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fentz Straterloo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydell with a poor takedown
and Straterloo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rydell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Straterloo to score with a decent uppercut.
Straterloo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rydell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rydell throws a body shot but no joy.
As Rydell backs off Straterloo throws a huge counter combo but Rydell manages to avoid it all.
Rydell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Straterloo.
Straterloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydell.
A nice side step and Straterloo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Rydell.
Rydell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Straterloo counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Straterloo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Rydell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Straterloo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Rydell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fentz Straterloo!
Fentz Straterloo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TGC 30: Lang vs Tskhadaia
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Rydell dives in and scores a takedown into Payakarakatong's guard.
Rydell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rydell tries to free his leg and advance position but Payakarakatong is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rydell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydell trying to control the position from guard on top but Payakarakatong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rydell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payakarakatong keeping full guard, as Rydell tries to pass.
Rydell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Payakarakatong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell is working Payakarakatong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rydell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Payakarakatong has his foot on Rydell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydell works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Payakarakatong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Payakarakatong keeps moving.
Rydell controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Payakarakatong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydell defends well.
Rydell passes Payakarakatong's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Rydell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Payakarakatong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rydell has cracked it and Payakarakatong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rydell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Rydell!
After winning the bout, Roger Rydell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had bad camp. Bad food in Rio too, I need more rice.'.

Event: C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
Jawbreak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rydell is trying to control Jawbreak's posture but Jawbreak avoids it.
Rydell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jawbreak wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Jawbreak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rydell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydell struggling a bit here.
Rydell tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Jawbreak tries for a kimura but Rydell is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jawbreak is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rydell is trying to escape and Jawbreak transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rydell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jawbreak! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Jawbreak!
A less than humble Dick Jawbreak misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Rydell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydell connects with a body shot.
Rydell swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydell cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Rydell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silva is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Rydell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rydell lands a right hook to the body.
Rydell lands with a nice body punch.
Rydell clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydell lands a right hook to the body.
Rydell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Rydell.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydell.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rydell sprawls and moves away.
Rydell lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Rydell lands.
Rydell lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rydell loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Rydell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rydell throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Rydell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silva has been working on his balance at All Star Performance Institute, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Rydell.
Rydell throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydell loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Rydell misses with a body shot.
Rydell misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Rydell.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Rydell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydell misses with a wild body shot.
Rydell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Rydell lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Rydell throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Rydell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva misses with a straight left.
Rydell jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rydell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Rydell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Rydell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydell misses with a double jab.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rydell just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Rydell avoids it well and moves away.
Rydell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydell. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silva swings for the body but Rydell moves out of range.
Rydell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rydell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.#T3#
Rydell throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rydell sprawls and moves away.
Roger Rydell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Rydell.
Silva scores with a jab.
Rydell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydell slips a straight right by Silva.
Rydell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Rydell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rydell ducks right into an uppercut from Silva. #TD#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Rydell is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Rydell's guard.
Rydell pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rydell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to pass the guard but Rydell is keeping the position.#T4#
Silva wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rydell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rydell keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rydell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rydell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silva uses it to pass to side control.
Rydell is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Silva.
Rydell throws out a powerful jab.
Silva avoids the body shot from Rydell.
Roger Rydell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydell clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydell misses the shot to the body.
Rydell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Rydell off balance momentarily.
Rydell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rydell misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydell.
Rydell leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell lands with a good body shot.
Rydell connects with a looping right hand.
Rydell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.#T1#
Rydell lands a right hook to the body.
Rydell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva tries to counter with a takedown but Rydell is quick to defend against it.
Rydell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rydell lands an overhand right.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydell.
Rydell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva moves out of range as Rydell strikes.
Rydell connects with a looping right hand.
Rydell lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva fails with the takedown.
Rydell's corner calls for a 1-2. Rydell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rydell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydell checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Rydell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rydell tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Silva is rocked!
Silva looks to land a left hand but Rydell moved out of range nicely.
Rydell lands a jab-cross combination.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydell is breathing heavily.
Rydell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice body punch from Rydell.
Silva cracks Rydell with a good jab.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rydell eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Adriano Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Rydell.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydell falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Silva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rydell! #T3#
Silva controlling the position from side mount.
Rydell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Silva seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rydell is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is taking a breather. Rydell 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.
Silva wants to take a breather but Rydell is having none of it.
Silva is really struggling to control Rydell but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rydell is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Silva has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rydell is on top in guard.
Rydell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva has control of Rydell's left arm, preventing Rydell from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydell 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rydell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rydell scores with a jab to the body.
Rydell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rydell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Rydell ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rydell was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva won't allow Rydell to sweep him here. #T1#
Rydell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adriano Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydell, not yet.
Silva is fighting to break Rydell's control of his arms but Rydell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rydell has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control but Rydell is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rydell lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased. #T2#
Rydell throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
No joy there for Rydell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Rydell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Rydell.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydell scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rydell eats them both and turns towards Silva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydell.
Roger Rydell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rydell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Rydell.
Rydell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rydell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silva backs up against the cage.
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Rydell ducks down to avoid it.
Rydell throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to bum rush Rydell with a series of wild strikes but Rydell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
A head kick misses from Rydell.
Rydell throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rydell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rydell duly obliges.
Rydell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydell throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva throws a leg kick but Rydell moved away.
Rydell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydell.
Silva throws a leg kick but Rydell sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Rydell.
Adriano Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rydell checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Rydell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rydell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rydell!
A victorious Roger Rydell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFN2: Gracie vs Fiso
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Rydell instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Valverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rydell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valverde seems a little lost for a moment, as Rydell dominates the positioning.
Rydell working away.
Rydell takes a little break here. Valverde wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Rydell trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Rydell.
Rydell trying to control the position but Valverde is working away.
Valverde regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Rydell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well. #SUB#
Rydell is working for a kimura but Valverde is defending it quite comfortably.
Valverde 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.
Valverde gets back to full guard.
Rydell is looking to advance position but Valverde has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Rydell is squirming around, avoiding Valverde's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Rydell is looking to get to half guard.
Valverde tries to control but Rydell wriggling away.
Rydell regains half guard.
Valverde should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.
Valverde is keen to just control but Rydell is a slippery customer.#T3#
Rydell tries to roll over but Valverde keeps him under control.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rydell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valverde pulls his head out easily.
Rydell missing with punches from the bottom.
Rydell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Valverde jumps into side control!
Valverde just content to control the position.
Rydell is trying to improve his position.
Rydell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Valverde off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Rydell looking to break Valverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Valverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rydell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rydell avoiding Valverde 's attempts to control his hands.
Rydell lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Valverde is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rydell cracks Valverde with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Valverde from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rydell working for a choke but Valverde is defending well.
Rydell controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
That's time! Rydell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Valverde scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rydell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Valverde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rydell struggling a bit here.
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
Roger Rydell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Valverde cracks Rydell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rydell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell is trying to control Valverde's posture but Valverde avoids it.
Valverde takes a little break here. Rydell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Rydell throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Rydell tries to buck Valverde off but Valverde is having none of it.
Valverde is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rydell is looking to regain half guard here but Valverde keeps moving and retains side control.
Rydell is not content to let Valverde control the position.
Rydell wants to control but Valverde postures up.#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.
Rydell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valverde is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell moves into full mount! Valverde won't be happy about that!
Rydell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydell with shots to the head and body - Valverde looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rydell avoids the attempt from Valverde to control.
Rydell working Valverde over with strikes here.
Valverde working to try and regain half guard.
Rydell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T3##SUB#
Rydell looking to secure an arm triangle but Valverde defends it well.
Rydell controlling the pace for now.
Valverde is trying to escape the mount.
Rydell with a couple of short strikes.
Rydell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Valverde takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rydell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valverde hang on?#SUB#
Rydell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rydell lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Rydell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valverde is looking to escape.
Valverde is trying to reverse the position but instead Rydell has taken his back - oops!
Valverde is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Rydell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valverde has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Rydell has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rydell is hanging on to Valverde's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that second round.
That's time! Rydell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydell tries to counter with a takedown but Valverde is quick to defend against it.
Mathieu Valverde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Valverde tries to keep at a distance but Rydell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rydell tries to land knees in the clinch but Valverde avoids the damage to the body.
Rydell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valverde avoids it.
Valverde tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Valverde pulls guard effortlessly.
Valverde is looking to sweep but instead, Rydell has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell working Valverde over with strikes. #SUB#
Rydell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rydell wants to control but Valverde is keeping him busy. #T1#
Valverde tries to kick Rydell off but Rydell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Valverde defends the submission attempt.
Valverde is holding on to half guard well.
Valverde is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Valverde for as long as he can get away with.
Valverde is refusing to be controlled, as Rydell sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Valverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydell is working away from the top position though.
Rydell wants to take a breather but Valverde is having none of it.
Rydell moves into full mount! Valverde won't be happy about that!
Rydell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rydell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rydell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Valverde is looking to escape.
Rydell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Valverde tries to hold on but Rydell pushes him away.
Rydell lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rydell controlling the pace for now.
Rydell landing punches.
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rydell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rydell continues to stall.
Valverde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rydell controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Valverde is controlling an arm, preventing Rydell from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Valverde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydell controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rydell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Rydell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roger Rydell made sure he mentioned Ronin Ringwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1#
Michigawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Seto Michigawa has been cut.#TD2#
Rydell drives through with a takedown into Michigawa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Michigawa keeps moving.
Michigawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Rydell throws a strike but Michigawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Michigawa is stalling in the full guard.
Michigawa is in close to Rydell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Rio Rough House inform us that Rydell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Rydell has his foot on Michigawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Michigawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Michigawa trying to control but Rydell is working from the bottom.
Rydell looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydell, not yet. #T1#
Rydell being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a triangle but Michigawa pushes his legs off easily.
Rydell wants to improve his position but instead Michigawa has moved into half guard.
Michigawa stalling. #SUB2#
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydell punching from the bottom.
Rydell wants to control but Michigawa is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Michigawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rydell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydell pulls Michigawa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Rydell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Michigawa frees his head nicely. Oh but Rydell has switched to an armbar! Michigawa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Rydell!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Roger Rydell waved his t-shirt featuring Ronin Ringwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
Rydell has Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Rydell on the inside. #TD#
Rydell is trying to trip Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. He has hold of a leg but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rydell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rydell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws up his legs and catches Rydell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rydell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
After the fight, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Rydell shoots in but no luck this time.
Rydell dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Rydell's head and hops out.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Rydell seems unphased.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Rydell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rydell shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Rydell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Rydell counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Rydell's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rydell working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rydell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##ES2#
Silva manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Rydell breaks the clinch.
Rydell shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Rydell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rydell defends it well.#TD2#
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rydell!
Rydell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rydell.
Silva wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving.
Rydell is trying to keep Silva in close. #T3#
Rydell being controlled here, momentarily.
Rydell is striking off his back. Silva thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rydell defends it well.
Rydell wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Rydell is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rydell is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva blocks the strikes from Rydell.
Rydell trying to control from the bottom.
Rydell tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rydell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydell is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is thwarting Rydell's attempts 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a leg kick but Rydell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rydell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Rydell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Rydell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydell goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Rydell ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roger Rydell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to work over Rydell's front leg with a kick but Rydell checks it.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rydell did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Rydell is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is taking a breather. Rydell 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.#T1##SUB#
Rydell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rydell is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rydell is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Rydell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydell. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell regains half guard.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Rydell has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rydell moves into full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Rydell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Rydell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva! #REVB##SUB2#
Silva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rydell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Silva but great work by Rydell.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Rydell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Rydell.
Silva trying to control but Rydell postures up.
Silva is not content to let Rydell control the position.
Rydell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is not content to let Rydell control the position.
Rydell stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adriano Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Rydell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Rydell fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Rydell closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Rydell pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Rydell tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydell.
Silva looks to land a left hand but Rydell moved out of range nicely.
Rydell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rydell is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Rydell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Rydell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rydell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Adriano Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydell.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Rydell slips the punch.
Rydell tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Silva leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydell was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Rydell tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Rydell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydell checks a leg kick.
Rydell is looking to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Silva drives through with a takedown into Rydell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Rydell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silva has picked Rydell up and slammed him! Rydell can't keep hold of the triangle and Silva manages to pass to side control!
Silva avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rydell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Rydell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adriano Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adriano Silva!

Event: Combate 3: Herois
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Fairbanks jabs Rydell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Fairbanks as he connects with a hook.
Rydell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairbanks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rydell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fairbanks tests Rydell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fairbanks pinned against the cage. Fairbanks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rydell takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Rydell is rocked!
Fairbanks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rydell is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Fairbanks lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rydell up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fairbanks from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rydell's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Desmond Fairbanks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LFC 1: Pride
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Del Vieri tries to clinch up.
Rydell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Vieri circles away.
Del Vieri tries to clinch but Rydell moves away
and Rydell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Del Vieri tries to clinch but Rydell is having none of it.
Rydell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cristiano Del Vieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Del Vieri instigates a clinch.
Del Vieri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Vieri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rydell blocks it with crossed arms.
Rydell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Vieri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Del Vieri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rydell backwards.
Rydell is trying to drag Del Vieri to the mat but Del Vieri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cristiano Del Vieri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rydell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Vieri lands a right hand.
Rydell wants a takedown. #T1#
Del Vieri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Vieri.
Del Vieri prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Del Vieri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydell misses with a takedown attempt
letting Del Vieri counter with a right hand.
Del Vieri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Del Vieri closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Del Vieri breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Del Vieri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Del Vieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rydell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rydell has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Del Vieri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Del Vieri is fending him off so far but Rydell persists. Nope, Del Vieri circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Del Vieri.#ROC#
Rydell is rocked!
Del Vieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Rydell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Del Vieri!#SUB2#
Rydell is trying to get an arm triangle but Del Vieri is defending well. #T3#
Rydell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Rydell is trying to get an arm triangle but Del Vieri is defending well.
Del Vieri is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rydell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Del Vieri takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Rydell tries for a kimura but Del Vieri is defending well.
Rydell works to advance to full mount. Del Vieri defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4##SUB2#
Del Vieri tries to buck Rydell off so he can stand up but Rydell has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Del Vieri falls backwards, slamming Rydell to the mat but Rydell holds on tight! Del Vieri is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Rydell!
After winning the bout, Roger Rydell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydell. #TD2#
King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Rydell actively working from the bottom here.
King is keen to just control but Rydell is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rydell looking for submissions off his back.
Rydell missing with punches from the bottom.
King prevents Rydell from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
King decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD2#
King throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. King is in Rydell's guard.#ES#
Rydell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes King off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
We've been hearing reports that Rydell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Rydell tries a low kick but King avoids it.#TD2#
Rydell gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Rydell manages to retain guard.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rydell is keeping the position for now.
Rydell keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #ES#
Rydell wriggles free and stands up. #T2##TD2#
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rydell is working hard here to advance position.
King throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rydell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rydell tries to improve position but can't.
King working away.
Rydell stops King from passing to mount.
Rydell tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.#T3#
King is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rydell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rydell manages to get back to half guard.
Rydell is not content to let King control the position.
Rydell is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydell wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Rydell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Rydell pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
Jonny King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Rydell working for submissions but it's allowed King to get to half guard.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Roger Rydell will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Rydell's head.
King throws a nice head kick!
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rydell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Rydell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. King looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rydell trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rydell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SU#
Rydell decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
Rydell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Rydell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King throws a combination. Rydell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
King tries to clinch there but Rydell circles away.
Rydell dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Rydell's head and hops out.#TD2#
King shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rydell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rydell's head. #SU2#
King decides to stand up. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydell wants to sweep but no luck.
Rydell striking off his back but it's not causing King any problems. #SUB#
Rydell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Rydell wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydell looking to control. #SUB#
Rydell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydell keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rydell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! King escapes and throws Rydell's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
King looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King working away.
Rydell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rydell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.
King cracks Rydell with a good jab.#TD2#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rydell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
Rydell regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rydell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rydell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King forces his way into half guard.
Rydell tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King is keen to just control but Rydell is a slippery customer.
Rydell trying to control but King postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rydell blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King prevents Rydell from improving his position.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Rydell is defending well.
Rydell wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Rydell is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydell wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Rydell is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
King looks to land a combination but Rydell avoids it well.
Well,Rydell is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rydell's guard.#ES#
Rydell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. King is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rydell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rydell misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Rydell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
Rydell wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Rydell looking for submissions off his back.
King trying to control the action but Rydell is working from the bottom.
Rydell flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rydell tries to kick King off in order to stand up. King Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell prevents King from moving into mount.
Roger Rydell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rydell throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Rydell wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jonny King!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jonny King!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jonny King!

Jonny King wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 27
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Reynolds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydell.
Rydell shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Rydell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Rydell's ribs.
Rydell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Reynolds waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Rydell. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Rydell to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Rydell is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rydell looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reynolds is defending well. Rydell quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reynolds has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rydell celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Rydell!
Roger Rydell is the new featherweight champion!

Event: 26
Date: Mar 19, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Batista is looking for a takedown.
Batista is trying to pull guard but Rydell has him pressed against the cage.
Rydell tries to pull guard but Batista forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Rydell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Batista keeps working.
Batista controlling the position well.
Batista is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell thows a huge punch but Batista dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is staying active underneath Rydell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batista is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell is keen to just control but Batista is a slippery customer.
Rydell winds up and cracks Batista with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rydell trying to pass the guard but Batista defending well.
Batista desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rydell passes to full mount!
Batista sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from Rydell there.
Batista is looking to control Rydell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batista avoid being mounted?
Batista really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batista pushes Rydell off looking to stand but Rydell dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Batista keeping control of the position.
Rydell wants to pass to mount but Batista is defending the position.
Batista is trying to maintain the position but Rydell is very close to passing his half guard.
Rydell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rydell tries to stand and escape but Batista is controlling the position.
Batista tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Batista looking for submissions off his back.
Batista looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Rydell seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Rydell is trying to control the action in half guard but Batista is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rydell doesn't manage to clinch there - Batista circles away.
Rydell fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Rydell has Batista up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Batista manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydell.
Rydell works over Batista with some ground and pound from guard.
Rydell looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Rydell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rydell wants to clinch up but Batista keeps it at a distance.
Batista changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to avoid it but Batista manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydell to the ground. Rydell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rydell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Batista tries to keep at a distance but Rydell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rydell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Batista tries to work over Rydell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Batista gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Batista backwards.
Rydell tries a body shot but Batista blocks it. #TD2#
Rydell manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Rydell looking for a guillotine here but Batista defends easily.
Batista distracts Rydell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rydell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batista manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Batista is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Rydell wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista has a closed guard, preventing Rydell from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batista holds on and takes a little breather.
Batista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Batista stays in close to Rydell's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Batista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rydell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rydell has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Batista trying to strike off his back.
Batista pulls Rydell in close to prevent any damage.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Rydell throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Batista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydell.
Rydell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batista is trying to keep Rydell in close.
Batista controlling the position.
Rydell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batista works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydell.
Batista gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rydell wants to control the pace but Batista is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Batista doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#SUB2#
Rydell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Batista to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Batista shrugs it off.
Rydell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rydell lands a nice shot to the head.
Batista is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batista looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rydell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rydell is trying to pull guard but Batista has him pressed against the cage.
Rydell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batista has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rydell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Batista drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rydell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rydell is looking to clinch.
Rydell tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Batista appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rydell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL2#
Rydell rushes Batista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Batista drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Batista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rydell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Batista is keeping busy.
Batista managing to block the knees to the body from Rydell. #T1#
Batista tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rydell.#TD2#
Rydell successfully pulls guard.
Rydell keeping moving, preventing Batista from controlling successfully.
Rydell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rydell is trying to control the position but Batista postures up. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet. Rydell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batista has his takedown stuffed
and Rydell counters with a series of strikes. Batista will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Batista clinches.
Rydell tries a body shot but Batista blocks it.
Rydell can't get the takedown.
Rydell leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Batista has had enough of the clinch but Rydell keeps him there for the moment.
Batista on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roger Rydell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batista swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batista takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rydell avoiding damage as Batista throws knees to the body. #TD2#
Rydell pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batista wants to control from the top but Rydell keeps moving.
Rydell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #ES2#
Rydell wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Rydell has Batista up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Rydell tries to pull guard but Batista won't allow it. #BC2#
Rydell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Rydell with that takedown attempt.
Batista leaves Rydell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rydell. #TD#
Rydell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Batista preventing the sweep.
Batista trying to control but Rydell is working from the bottom. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet - Rydell follows without any prompting. #T4#
Batista swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydell.#CL2#
Rydell darts in and clinches Batista up against the cage.#TD2#
Rydell pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Batista gets to his feet - Rydell follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Rydell darts in and clinches Batista up against the cage.
Rydell fails to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Batista tightens his grip and picks Rydell up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydell manages to land in guard.
Rydell wants to get back to his feet but Batista passes into half guard. #REVB#
Rydell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eduardo Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Rydell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Rydell is defending against the submission attempts here by Batista.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydell 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Roger Rydell!

Roger Rydell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: 25
Date: Mar 12, 2017

#R1#
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rydell shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rydell has been working on his balance at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Alvarez.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses #TD#
and Rydell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rydell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Rydell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rydell thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell controlling the pace. #T1#
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet.
Alvarez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydell.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Rydell is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez is trying to escape back to his feet but Rydell uses the scramble to pass into side control. #SU#
Rydell decides to stand back up.
Alvarez connects with a jab.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Rydell throws a counter high kick but Alvarez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Rydell counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Rydell seems content to control.
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!
Rydell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvarez's head.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Rydell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SU#
Rydell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3##CL#
Rydell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell lands a nice knee to the body.
Rydell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Rydell gets control of Alvarez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rydell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Rydell working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rydell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rydell trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Rydell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Rydell with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rydell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Rydell is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Rydell has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Rydell is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Rydell half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Rydell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydell also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydell doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rydell.
As Rydell backs off Alvarez throws a huge counter combo but Rydell manages to avoid it all.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rydell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez loads up on a big right hand but Rydell slips the punch.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Rydell on that attempt.
Alvarez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rydell with a body shot.
Rydell looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell lands a head kick! #TD#
Rydell gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydell trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rydell not doing much here.
Rydell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez is looking to escape.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Rydell is looking for a kimura here.
Rydell prevents Alvarez from standing back up.
Rydell wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rydell.
Rydell wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
Rydell trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rydell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Diego Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvarez takes a swing at Rydell's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Rydell moved out of range.
Rydell dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
Rydell is looking for a counter combo.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Rydell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydell shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez lands a jab to Rydell's midsection.
Diego Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Rydell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Rydell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rydell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alvarez's knee momentarily.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rydell moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to push Rydell away but Rydell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Rydell successfully pulls guard.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rydell is on top in guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Rydell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Rydell drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Rydell off! Rydell jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rydell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydell rather than just go for the knockout.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Rydell avoids nicely.
Rydell shoots in for a double leg but Alvarez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Rydell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Rydell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell tries to clinch up.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Rydell with a series of wild strikes but Rydell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rydell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rydell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alvarez is fending him off so far but Rydell persists. Nope, Alvarez circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydell manages to avoid it.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Alvarez throws a one two combo. #CL#
Rydell takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Rydell pulls guard successfully.
Alvarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Rydell's legs - danger averted.
Rydell controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Rydell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rydell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alvarez. #T2#
Rydell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez tries to stand but Rydell is controlling from the bottom.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but Rydell blocks nicely. #SUB#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rydell looking for a triangle here. Alvarez is fighting it but it looks tight! Rydell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alvarez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Rydell!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2017

#R1#
Rydell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydell misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Built throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rydell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rydell falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Built counters with a crisp one two that drops Rydell! Built thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rydell to his feet! Rydell is in big trouble!#ROC#
Rydell is rocked!
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rydell is still on wobbly legs! Can Built finish him?
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rydell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Built fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydell seems to have recovered his senses.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches.
Rydell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Built gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Built has had enough of the clinch but Rydell keeps him there for the moment.
Rydell tries to score a body lock takedown but Built shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Practice Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rydell.
Rydell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rydell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Built gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rydell lands an elbow that stopped Built in his tracks for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Built has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Built breaks the clinch. #T2##CL#
Built gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Built gets underhooks to prevent Rydell's takedown attempt.
Rydell can't break the clinch.
Built is trying to force a seperation but Rydell has the dominant position.
Rydell has Built pressed against the cage, preventing Built from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rydell holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Rydell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Rydell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Built to the ground. Rydell is now in Built's guard.
Rydell 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. #SUB2#
Rydell drops back looking for a leg! Built is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Built manages to kick Rydell off! Rydell jumps back into Built's guard.
Rydell looks winded!#T3#
Built is looking to stand up but Rydell isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Rydell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydell wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rydell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Built works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydell is pushing down on Built's leg trying to pass to half guard. Built is fighting to maintain full guard but Rydell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rydell is just content to waste time from the top position. Built takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rydell 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.
Built keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Built looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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 Practice Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rydell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rydell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Built circles away.
As Rydell looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rydell just gets out of the way.
Built misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Built throws a series of punches but Rydell avoids them all with ease.
Rydell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Practice Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rydell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Rydell checks a low kick from Built.
Rydell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Built misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rydell wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Practice Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Built enables Rydell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Built manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Built wants to get back to his feet but Rydell passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rydell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Built has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Built is defending against the submission attempts here by Rydell.
Rydell is breathing heavily.
Rydell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydell can do to turn this around?
Rydell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Rydell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Built is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Rydell seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rydell trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydell winds up and cracks Built with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Built wants to control but Rydell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Built wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Practice Built will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rydell shoots in and bounces Built off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Built manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rydell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rydell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Built is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Rydell is looking for a takedown.
Practice Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Rydell.
Rydell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rydell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Built tries to break the clinch but Rydell is controlling the position.
Rydell tries for a takedown but Built manages to get underhooks.
Built prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Built manages to break the clinch.
Built scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Built throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Practice Built is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Built scores with a one two! Rydell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Built is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Rydell like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Rydell from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Practice Built!

Event: 23
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1##TD#
Cutesic Junior shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cutesic Junior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rydell moves into full guard.
Rydell 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#
Cutesic Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Rydell sits in half guard.
Rydell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cutesic Junior haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutesic Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rydell.
Rydell stalling. #T1#
Rydell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rydell drops an elbow to the side of Cutesic Junior's head. #SUB2#
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Cutesic Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydell lands with a punch from half guard.
Rydell works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Rydell stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Rydell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Rydell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutesic Junior keeps working.
Rydell advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Rydell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cutesic Junior manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SU2#
Rydell decides to stand back up.
Cutesic Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rydell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cutesic Junior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutesic Junior has momentary wrist control but Rydell slips an elbow through the middle.#T3##SUB2#
Rydell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Rydell seems to have locked his on tight now - Cutesic Junior screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Rydell, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roger Rydell!

Event: 22
Date: Feb 21, 2017

#R1#
Rydell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmad counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahmad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahmad blocks a head kick by Rydell. #CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rydell breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Rydell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahmad defends it well.
Rydell controlling the pace. #T1#
Rydell stops Ahmad from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rydell seems to be working for a kimura but Ahmad defends the submission attempt.
Ahmad is in trouble now - Rydell has advanced to mount!
Ahmad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydell pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rydell breaks from Ahmad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rydell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Rydell lands a couple of good shots and Ahmad has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rydell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Rydell missing with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Rydell is cranking Ahmad's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahmad! He's tightened the choke and Ahmad is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Rydell!

Event: 21
Date: Feb 14, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rydell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydell is looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dukes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rydell has Dukes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Rydell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position but Rydell postures up. #SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell won't allow Dukes to sweep him here.
Dukes is working hard here to advance position.
Rydell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB2#
Rydell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dukes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dukes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dukes! #REVR#
What's Rydell going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rydell can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydell is looking for a sweep.
Rydell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Dukes turns into Rydell and is now in his guard. #T2#
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydell is retaining full guard.
Rydell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukes postures up.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rydell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rydell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukes defends it easily.
Rydell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dukes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Rydell looking for a guillotine here but Dukes defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rydell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rydell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Dukes avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Rydell circles away easily#CL2#
and Rydell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rydell gets underhooks to prevent Dukes's takedown attempt.
Dukes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Rydell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rydell keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Rydell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Rydell misses with a takedown attempt - Dukes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell goes for a double leg but Dukes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dukes continues to drive forward.
Rydell swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rydell but Rydell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dukes wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rydell misses.#T1#
Dukes dives in for a single leg takedown but Rydell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydell. #ES#
Dukes sneaks out the side door and pushes Rydell away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Rydell has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rydell stuffs the takedown attempt from Dukes. Dukes gets slowly back to his feet.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed
and Rydell counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Rydell shoots and misses
and Dukes counters with a big head kick but Rydell shrugs it off. #T2#
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Rydell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes fails with the takedown.
Rydell has a takedown stuffed.
Rydell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dukes.
Rydell leaves Dukes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rydell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydell tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydell to the ground. Rydell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Dukes gets tackled into the cage by Rydell. Rydell maintains the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Dukes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rydell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dukes to the mat. Dukes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rydell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jason Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydell advances to half guard.
Dukes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydell scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dukes defends it well.
Dukes is looking for a sweep. Rydell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4##SUB2#
Rydell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dukes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dukes is trying to control but can't.
Dukes is looking to improve his position.
Dukes wants to control but Rydell is keeping busy.
Dukes tries to roll over but Rydell keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rydell moves into the clinch.
Rydell misses with a knee strike.
Dukes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rydell.
Dukes tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Dukes manages to pull guard.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Rydell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rydell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell pushing down on Dukes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rydell wants to work for an arm triangle but Dukes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Dukes moves into full guard.
Dukes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
Dukes throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Dukes looking to control.
Rydell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydell defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydell wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Rydell counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Rydell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Rydell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dukes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydell is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rydell working away.
Dukes stops Rydell from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rydell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dukes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rydell but great work by Dukes.#T4#
Dukes misses with the ground and pound.
Rydell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rydell is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it.
Rydell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydell keeps working.
Jason Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Dukes crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Rydell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rydell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Roger Rydell!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Roger Rydell!

Roger Rydell wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Rydell tries to keep at a distance but Katzers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Katzers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Katzers being controlled against the cage.
Katzers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Katzers tries to pull guard but Rydell won't allow it.
Katzers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Katzers wants to break free but Rydell has control.
Rydell goes for a takedown attempt but Katzers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydell tries a head kick but it misses.
Katzers dives in for a single leg takedown but Rydell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roger Rydell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Katzers.
Katzers doesn't manage to clinch there - Rydell circles away. #CL#
Rydell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katzers, pushing him back against the cage.
Katzers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rydell to keep the fight standing.#T1##TD#
Rydell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rydell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rydell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Katzers looking to sit in guard and control but Rydell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Katzers trying to control the position.
Katzers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rydell trying to control the position from guard on top but Katzers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Katzers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Katzers looking for subs off his back but Rydell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Katzers wants to get back to full guard.
Katzers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rydell manages to mount him!
Rydell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rydell lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Katzers is trying to reverse the position but instead Rydell has taken his back - oops!
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Katzers fending off the submission attempt from Rydell. #SUB#
Katzers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rydell. #SUB#
Katzers defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rydell's arms. #T4#
Rydell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Katzers doesn't escape. #SUB#
Rydell looking to break Katzers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Katzers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rydell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Katzers staying busy and making it hard for Rydell to control.
Rydell has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rydell clinches up with Katzers and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katzers can do to turn this around?#TD#
Rydell successfully pulls guard.
Rydell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rydell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Katzers looking to sit in guard and control but Rydell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Katzers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rydell advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Katzers dodges the ground and pound from Rydell.#T1#
Katzers is looking to reverse the position.
Rydell trying to control the position but Katzers is working away.
Katzers seems a little lost for a moment, as Rydell dominates the positioning.
Katzers is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Rydell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rydell trying to control the position but Katzers is working away.
Rydell scores with punches from side control. #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.#SUB#
Rydell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rydell content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Katzers is not content to let Rydell control the position. #SU#
Rydell decides to stand back up. #T3#
Katzers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rydell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Rydell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rydell showed some decent athleticism there.
Katzers is not content to let Rydell control the position.#SUB#
Rydell is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rydell 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. #T4#
Katzers wants to control the action here but instead Rydell manages to pass to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Katzers is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Rydell dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Katzers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Rydell has Katzers up against the cage in a clinch.
Rydell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Katzers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Katzers stalling in the clinch but Rydell improves position.
Katzers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rydell walks away with a smile on his face. Katzers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Katzers does no damage.
Katzers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rydell avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katzers wants to clinch up but Rydell keeps it at a distance.
Rydell tries to counter by clinching up but Katzers breaks away and moves out of range.
Katzers blocks a head kick by Rydell. #T1##TD2#
Katzers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Katzers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Rydell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Katzers doesn't defend quickly enough and Rydell has managed to lock this one up! Can Katzers escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rydell on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Rydell!

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