 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
DFN#23 Pearson vs Von Ketler
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ritchey throws a jab when Knyaz was well out of range.
Ritchey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritchey throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritchey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knyaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ritchey swings widly with a right hand
and Knyaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchey throws a sloppy body shot
and Knyaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knyaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ritchey circles away.
Ritchey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knyaz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritchey scrambles back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Ritchey misses
and Knyaz counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ritchey misses
and Knyaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritchey misses with a takedown attempt
and Knyaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritchey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Knyaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritchey swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Knyaz tries to clinch but Ritchey is having none of it.
Ritchey throws a big counter combination but Knyaz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Knyaz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritchey, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritchey goes for a takedown attempt but Knyaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ritchey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knyaz circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ritchey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knyaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritchey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritchey swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ritchey throws a combination that misses
and Knyaz counters with a straight right hand.
Ritchey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knyaz sprawls well. Knyaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ritchey gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knyaz! But no joy.
Knyaz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ritchey had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ritchey keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Ritchey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ritchey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knyaz sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ritchey is looking for a kimura but Knyaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritchey to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ritchey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knyaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ritchey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritchey prevents Knyaz from standing back up.
Ritchey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ritchey is looking for a kimura but Knyaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritchey to get the leverage. #SUB#
Knyaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Ritchey.
#SUB#
Ritchey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ritchey is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Ritchey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knyaz is just riding it out for now. Ritchey eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ritchey is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ritchey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knyaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ritchey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knyaz is just riding it out for now. Ritchey eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knyaz wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Ritchey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knyaz has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Knyaz kicks Ritchey off and gets back to his feet.
Knyaz tries to clinch but Ritchey is having none of it.
Ritchey just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knyaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritchey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Knyaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritchey scores with a sloppy right hand. Knyaz should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Knyaz has been cut.
The fighters circling - Ritchey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 William Ritchey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Knyaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ritchey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knyaz lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Ritchey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ritchey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Knyaz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
DFN#19 Paquette vs Von Ketler
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ritchey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krooshur to the ground. Ritchey is now in Krooshur's guard.
Krooshur is looking to stand up but Ritchey isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ritchey 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. #SUB2#
Ritchey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Krooshur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ritchey has Krooshur in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ritchey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ritchey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krooshur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ritchey is tightening it up a little... Krooshur has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Krooshur reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Krooshur taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ritchey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#88 Bomb vs Kamen
Date: Aug 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Loucks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ritchey has knocked Loucks down with a huge combo! Ritchey steps away and waves a wobbly Loucks back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Rich Loucks has been cut.
Ritchey throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Loucks crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
DUEL#79 Komaroff vs Quinn
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
OQuinn throws a series of punches but Ritchey avoids them all with ease.
OQuinn moves in looking to clinch but Ritchey pushes him off.
Ritchey unleashes a big counter combination but OQuinn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ritchey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ritchey swinging wildly here.
OQuinn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OQuinn fails with an attempt to clinch.
OQuinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ritchey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ritchey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OQuinn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ritchey eats them both and turns towards OQuinn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OQuinn tries to clinch up.
Ritchey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ritchey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice combination there by OQuinn.
Ritchey scores with a body shot.
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!
OQuinn slips a jab and a cross from Ritchey.
OQuinn moves to clinch but Ritchey breaks away
and Ritchey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left and a right from Ritchey both land. Nice combination.
OQuinn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritchey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritchey tries to bum rush OQuinn with a series of wild strikes but OQuinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##TD2#
Ritchey dives in and scores a takedown into OQuinn's guard.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ritchey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OQuinn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OQuinn has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ritchey keeping moving, preventing OQuinn from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ritchey is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but OQuinn frees his head nicely. Oh but Ritchey has switched to an armbar! OQuinn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Gilson Fox will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Ritchey tries to counter it with a takedown but Gilson Fox pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Ritchey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ritchey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Ritchey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilson Fox gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ritchey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ritchey seems to be working for a kimura but Gilson Fox defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilson Fox is trying to stand back up but Ritchey is controlling him
Gilson Fox could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Ritchey is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ritchey is working for a kimura but Gilson Fox is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Ritchey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ritchey is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ritchey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilson Fox is just riding it out for now. Ritchey eventually gives up the hold.
Gilson Fox wants to control but Ritchey is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gilson Fox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Ritchey 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. #SUB2#
Ritchey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gilson Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ritchey, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ritchey looking for a guillotine here but Gilson Fox defends easily.
Gilson Fox slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Ritchey has an active guard here but Gilson Fox has managed to pass into half guard.
Ritchey wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Gilson Fox seems content to control.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ritchey actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gilson Fox passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchey is looking for a sweep.
Gilson Fox wants to control but Ritchey is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ritchey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ritchey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Ritchey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gilson Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritchey jumps guard but Gilson Fox stands there with Ritchey around his waist. Ritchey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ritchey tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilson Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ritchey tries to score a body lock takedown but Gilson Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Gilson Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ritchey.#TD#
Gilson Fox lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ritchey actively working from the bottom here.
Johnny Gilson Fox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilson Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilson Fox keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ritchey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilson Fox is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritchey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gilson Fox controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Ritchey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilson Fox pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.
Gilson Fox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ritchey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilson Fox pulls his head out easily.
Gilson Fox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ritchey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gilson Fox is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ritchey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ritchey is looking to improve his position.
Gilson Fox wants to pass to mount but Ritchey is defending the position. #SUB2#
Ritchey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Ritchey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back.
Gilson Fox is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritchey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ritchey actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilson Fox trying to control the action but Ritchey is working from the bottom.
Ritchey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gilson Fox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gilson Fox's back!#SUB2#
Gilson Fox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ritchey's arms.
Gilson Fox is in bad spot here.
#T4##SUB2#
Ritchey has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gilson Fox tries to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Gilson Fox defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Ritchey is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gilson Fox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gilson Fox for a finish. #SUB2#
Gilson Fox is trying to defend against the choke here but Ritchey has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ritchey Tightens the hold and Gilson Fox taps out furiously! Ritchey displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ritchey moves into range and clinches up with Marcos.
Marcos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Ritchey pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Ritchey is looking for a triangle but Marcos pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) inform us that Ritchey has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ritchey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Ritchey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ritchey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Marcos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ritchey.#T1##TD#
Marcos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ritchey to the ground. Marcos is now in Ritchey's guard.
Marcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ritchey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcos defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritchey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ritchey keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ritchey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ritchey working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Marcos is sitting in close to Ritchey's body. Ritchey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Marcos is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Marcos is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ritchey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ritchey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ritchey moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Ritchey has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marcos is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ritchey yanks on the arm and Marcos is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ritchey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ritchey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dingbat tries to get to full guard but Ritchey has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ritchey is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Dingbat still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Dingbat has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ritchey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Ritchey is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dingbat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Ritchey!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
