Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Moss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moss preventing the sweep.
Ridley working a defensive guard here.
Moss trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Moss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moss stands and throws Ridley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ridley is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Moss throws a strike aimed at the side of Ridley's head but Ridley avoids it well.#SUB#
Moss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Moss's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Moss swings around for an armbar but Ridley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moss's guard.#SUB2#
Ridley 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.
Moss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Moss pulls Ridley in to control the position.
Ridley postures up.
Moss utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moss 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.
Moss striking from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ridley postures up in Moss's guard and throws a big left but Moss blocks it.
Ridley wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
Ridley postures up.
Moss is adopting a defensive guard.
Moss working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ridley is looking to clinch but Moss is avoiding it.
Moss throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ridley's head.#TD#
Moss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Moss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moss is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Moss 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.
Moss sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ridley's head.
Moss not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ridley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss works his way into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ridley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ridley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Moss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridley.
Darrion Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Moss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ridley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Moss there.
Moss looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss winds up and cracks Ridley with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
Moss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Moss sits in half guard.
Moss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Moss wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it.
Moss is thwarting Ridley's attempts to control the position.
Moss works his way into full mount!
Moss controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Moss there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moss trying to control but Ridley is having none of it.
Moss is really struggling to control Ridley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Moss working the ground and pound effectively.
Ridley is in a horrible position here. Moss smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ridley is still in real trouble! Can Moss finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Moss! Ridley is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darrion Moss!
During a confident post fight interview, Darrion Moss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020

#R1#
Ridley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silver swivels and escapes.
Silver steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ridley.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Silver, which made it look bad.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Silver has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silver.
A left hand lands to the body for Silver.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ridley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Ridley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silver pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ridley tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Silver - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Silver stops a takedown attempt from Ridley.
Ridley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Silver lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Ridley's ribcage. Ridley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Silver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ridley.
Silver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ridley seems to have got his legs back now.
Silver lands a nice shot to the body.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Ridley in his tracks for a moment.
Silver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridley backwards.
Silver has Ridley pressed against the cage. He pushes Ridley back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Silver throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ridley crashing to the floor! Silver piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ridley is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Silver!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019

#R1#
Pablo tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it. #TD#
Pablo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ridley is trying to get back to full guard.
Pablo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ridley to regain full guard.
Pablo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pablo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridley is retaining full guard.
Pablo looking to sit in guard and control but Ridley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ridley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pablo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ridley, into his guard. #REVR#
Ridley keeping full guard, as Pablo tries to pass. #T1#
Pablo wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving. #SUB#
Pablo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pablo trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is really struggling to control Ridley but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pablo 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.
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Pablo gets to his feet. Ridley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Ridley tries to sprawl but Pablo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pablo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ground and pound from Pablo.
Ridley wants to control but Pablo is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ridley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ridley is not content to let Pablo control the position.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pablo is working away from the top position though.
Ridley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley trying to hold on to Pablo's head to control him but Pablo postures up. #SUB#
Pablo is looking for a kimura but Ridley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pablo to get the leverage.
Pablo trying to control the pace. #SU#
Pablo stands up out of the half guard.
No joy there for Ridley, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Pablo scores with a takedown into Ridley's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Pablo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ridley's half guard.
Ridley is looking to control Pablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridley avoid being mounted?
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pablo is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley trying to control from the bottom.
Lucas Pablo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it. #T1#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pablo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ridley keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Pablo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridley on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridley's guard now, I'm sure.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pablo wants to stand but Ridley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Pablo gets to his feet - Ridley follows without any prompting.
Ridley throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Pablo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pablo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pablo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pablo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Pablo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridley is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Ridley tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pablo easily slips into full mount!
Pablo works his way to his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Pablo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pablo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB#
Pablo looking to break Ridley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ridley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pablo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Pablo is trying to control but Ridley is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pablo trying to control but Ridley is having none of it.
Pablo misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Pablo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ridley throws a solid leg kick but Pablo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridley.
Pablo attempts a counter takedown but Ridley avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Pablo looking to score a takedown here. Ridley is defending well but Pablo drives through and ends up in Ridley's guard.
Pablo throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Pablo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Pablo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ridley's half guard.
Ridley tries to roll over but Pablo keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo thows a huge punch but Ridley dodges it nicely.
Pablo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Pablo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Pablo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pablo is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Pablo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pablo prevents Ridley from improving his position.#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.
Pablo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Pablo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ridley is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pablo is looking to stall here but Ridley recovers full guard.
Pablo throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pablo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pablo 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.
Pablo trying to control the position here.
Pablo controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself. #SUB2#
Ridley has gone for a leg lock! Pablo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ridley's guard.#REVR##T4#
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarcus Ridley 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!#SUB2#
Ridley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pablo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucas Pablo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Pablo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Pablo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pablo, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2019

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ridley.
Balmoral tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridley avoided it.
Balmoral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Balmoral lands a body shot.
Ridley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balmoral buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley throws a leg kick but Balmoral moved away.#CL#
Balmoral clinches with his opponent.
Balmoral lands a nice uppercut.
Balmoral gets underhooks to prevent Ridley's takedown attempt.
Balmoral softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Balmoral works on Ridley's body with a couple of short punches.
Ridley looks winded!
A short uppercut from Balmoral. #ROC#
Ridley is rocked!
Balmoral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridley backwards.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Balmoral finish him?
Balmoral lands a big right hand that drops Ridley! The killer instinct kicks in and Balmoral finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Balmoral!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daimh Balmoral!
Our winner, Daimh Balmoral, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FNF Summer Madness III
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Rabbitte turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Rabbitte decides to stand back up.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte defends it nicely.#TD2#
Rabbitte bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rabbitte staying calm.#SU2#
Rabbitte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1##CL2#
Rabbitte clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Rabbitte on the inside.
Rabbitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rabbitte working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Rabbitte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Rabbitte has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rabbitte scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridley takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Rabbitte lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Rabbitte gets through Ridley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley is pressed against the cage. Rabbitte pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Ridley! Two more big strikes from Rabbitte and Ridley crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!

Event: JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Read lands with a right hand.
Read connects with a body shot that sends Ridley's belly button to the back.
Ridley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ridley tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Read counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Read catches Ridley with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ridley forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mary Read!
A victorious Mary Read thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FNF Carnage
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Myres, which made it look bad.
Ridley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myres counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ridley clinches up against the cage.
Ridley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Myres lands an elbow that stopped Ridley in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Myres lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Myres.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Myres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Myres lands a vicious elbow to the side of Ridley's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Myres tries to finish him with strikes but Ridley still seems able to defend himself so Myres steps back and lets Ridley get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Myres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myres throws a massive elbow that rocks Ridley's head back - Ridley crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Robert Myres!

Event: The Lottery
Date: May 17, 2019

#R1#
Uniban wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
Uniban wants to clinch#TD2#
and Ridley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Uniban's guard.
Ridley slips nicely into half guard.
Uniban trying to control but Ridley postures up.
Uniban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ridley passes to full mount!
Ridley looking to finish with strikes here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ridley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #T1#
Ridley connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB2#
Ridley looking for a guillotine from mount but Uniban is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ridley is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Uniban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Uniban shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Ridley goes for an armbar but Uniban turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uniban.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uniban is one step ahead there.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Uniban from controlling successfully. #T2#
Uniban tries to stand but Ridley is controlling from the bottom.
Uniban trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley is pulling down on Uniban's head to control his posture.
Ridley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ridley looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Uniban puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Uniban is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Uniban trying to advance position but Ridley counters by regaining guard.
Uniban wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Ridley is adopting a defensive guard.
Uniban throwing strikes but missing.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Uniban throws a sloppy strike and Ridley has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Uniban is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ridley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Sacrament
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Rabbitte darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ridley kicks Rabbitte off and gets back to his feet.
Ridley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Ridley persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley tries to roll over but Rabbitte keeps him under control.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Rabbitte eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Rabbitte drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
Ridley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ridley 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabbitte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ridley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.
Rabbitte wants to get up but he can't break Ridley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rabbitte throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ridley!#SU2#
Rabbitte decides to stand back up. Rabbitte steps back and let's Ridley get back to his feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Rabbitte stands up over Ridley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been informed that Rabbitte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Ridley won't let him.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte scoring with some ground and pound.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte connects with a couple of short punches.
Rabbitte trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte throwing strikes but missing.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Rabbitte is now in Ridley's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Rabbitte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ridley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rabbitte.#TD#
Ridley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ridley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rabbitte's shoulder. That is not cool. #ES2#
Rabbitte bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Rabbitte closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rabbitte lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabbitte throws a big elbow that misses.
Rabbitte stands and throws Ridley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ridley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ridley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rabbitte.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rabbitte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount.
Rabbitte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rabbitte controlling the pace.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ridley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rabbitte scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rabbitte missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Ridley is not content to let Rabbitte control the position.
Ridley wants to improve his position but Rabbitte is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rabbitte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Rabbitte persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabbitte wants to take a breather but Ridley is having none of it. #T3#
Rabbitte passes to side control. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ridley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Rabbitte crashes against the mat. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rabbitte postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rabbitte misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rabbitte wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Paul Rabbitte has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabbitte misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Rabbitte is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridley is defending well. #SU2#
Rabbitte stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Rabbitte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Rabbitte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rabbitte tries to stand and escape but Ridley is controlling the position.
Rabbitte working over Ridley with some ground and pound. Ridley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rabbitte trying to pass the guard but Ridley defending well.
Rabbitte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rabbitte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rabbitte wants to stand but Ridley has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rabbitte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rabbitte passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ridley tries to lock up and control but Rabbitte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rabbitte unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Rabbitte is landing with some decent strikes but Ridley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Rabbitte! Ridley is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Rabbitte!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1#
Ridley moves forwards but Laloosh connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD#
Ridley gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ridley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Laloosh has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ridley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laloosh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Laloosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laloosh regains half guard.#SUB#
Ridley is looking for a kimura but Laloosh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ridley to get the leverage.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laloosh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ridley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Laloosh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Laloosh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Laloosh is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ridley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laloosh on the ground.#T1#
Laloosh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Laloosh drops back looking for a leg! Ridley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ridley manages to kick Laloosh off! Laloosh jumps back into Ridley's guard.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Laloosh drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Laloosh jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Laloosh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Laloosh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laloosh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2##SUB2#
Laloosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Laloosh eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Laloosh seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Laloosh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ridley has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Laloosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Laloosh is working for a kimura but Ridley is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
Laloosh is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Laloosh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ridley sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Laloosh seems content to control.
Laloosh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!
Laloosh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Laloosh moves into full mount! Ridley won't be happy about that!
Ridley is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Laloosh working for a submission but Ridley is keeping him at bay.
Laloosh lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Ridley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laloosh misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ridley seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Laloosh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laloosh with a couple of short strikes.
Laloosh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nuke Laloosh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laloosh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Laloosh has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Laloosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Laloosh finds it's target.
Laloosh lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ridley falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nuke Laloosh!
Nuke Laloosh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Badass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Badass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Badass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ridley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badass on the ground.
Ridley wants to improve his position but Badass is controlling well.
Well, if Badass 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though. #T1#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ridley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badass.
Badass stalling.
Badass trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Badass wants to pass to mount but Ridley is defending the position.
Badass is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Badass has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ridley defend it? Badass steps over the head and cranks it - Ridley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Badass!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Some 8
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Ridley is looking for a counter combo.
Ridley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyler can pounce on him.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler scores with a nice right hand.
Tyler is looking to land body kicks.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Ridley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tyler misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ridley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Tyler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Tyler misses #TD#
so Ridley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler wants to stand and escape but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyler is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it. #SUB#
Ridley has an Americana. Tyler didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ridley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ridley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Some 5
Date: Jan 15, 2019

#R1#
Channell looks to land a combination. Ridley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Channell clinches with his opponent. #KD#
Channell drops Ridley with a big knee straight up the middle! Ridley is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Ridley is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Channell lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Ridley is looking to close the distance but Channell sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Ridley crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Ridley is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clark Channell!

Event: Some 1
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Ridley swinging wildly here. #KD#
Edson drops Ridley with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ridley looks back up at him and smiles so Edson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ridley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ridley dives in and grabs Edson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edson pushes down on Ridley's head and hops out.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Edson backs off Ridley throws a huge counter combo but Edson manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Edson lands a big right hand that sends Ridley crashing to the mat! Edson stays standing though and waves Ridley back to his feet!#ROC#
Ridley is rocked!
Edson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edson won't be happy with that.
Ridley is still in real trouble! Can Edson finish him?#SUB2#
Ridley is trying to get an arm triangle but Edson is defending well.
Edson dodges the ground and pound from Ridley.
Ridley seems to have recovered his senses.
Ridley throws an elbow but Edson slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Ridley stands up. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Edson misses the target.
Ridley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a single leg into guard. Edson didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back looking for a leg! Edson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edson manages to kick Ridley off! Ridley jumps back into Edson's guard.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Edson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Edson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Edson postures up in Ridley's guard and throws a big left but Ridley blocks it.
Edson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Edson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edson.
Ridley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Ridley has gone for a leg lock! Edson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ridley's guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edson throwing strikes from guard but Ridley blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ridley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edson. #T3#
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edson won't allow Ridley to sweep him here.
Edson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ridley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridley is adopting a defensive guard.
Ridley looks winded!
Edson throwing strikes but missing.
Edson throwing strikes from guard but Ridley blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley 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.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Edson is having none of it. #T5##SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura here.
Ridley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edson's head.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Edson is having none of it. #ES#
Edson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Edson scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridley should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Edson misses the target.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from Edson.#T6##KD#
Edson sends Ridley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Edson is motioning to the referee to let Ridley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Edson cracks Ridley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Edson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ridley to stand back up!
Edson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a takedown into side control. #SU2#
Ridley decides to stand back up.
Edson misses with an uppercut. Ridley saw that one coming.
Edson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Ridley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Edson, who protects the arm well.
Ridley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to get an arm triangle but Edson is defending well. #SUB2#
Ridley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB2#
Ridley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ridley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Edson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9##SUB2#
Ridley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ridley working the ground and pound but Edson is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura but Edson is defending well.
Edson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoel Edson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Ridley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edson.
Edson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Edson is trying to stand back up but Ridley is controlling him #SUB2#
Ridley is working for a kimura here but Edson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ridley's guard.
Edson throws an elbow that misses. Ridley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Edson's guard. Nice move by Ridley!#REVB#
Edson keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Ridley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ridley passes Edson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Ridley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Edson to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ridley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edson.
Ridley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ridley goes for a double leg but Edson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edson continues to drive forward.
Edson throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a single leg into guard. Edson didn't expect that.
Edson keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Ridley is pushing down on Edson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ridley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Ridley seems content to control.
Edson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Edson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Ridley 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. #SUB2#
Ridley seems to be working for a kimura but Edson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Ridley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Edson is just riding it out for now. Ridley eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Ridley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ridley is working for a kimura but Edson is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ridley is looking to take a break and control but Edson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeMarcus Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ridley passes to side control. #SUB2#
Ridley swings around for an armbar but Edson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ridley's guard.#T5#
Edson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Edson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Ridley looking to sit in guard and control but Edson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Edson keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass. #T6#
Ridley trying to control but Edson is working from the bottom.
Ridley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ridley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Edson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridley has wrist control.
Ridley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T7#
Edson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Edson gets to his feet. Ridley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Yoel Edson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridley walks into a stiff left hand from Edson.
Ridley fails to land the takedown.
Edson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridley shoots in but Edson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoel Edson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMarcus Ridley.
Ridley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edson.
Edson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T8#
Edson misses with a looping right.
Ridley throws a hook but Edson blocks it.
Edson misses with a looping right.
Edson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edson lands with an overhand left.
Edson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a shoot takedown. Edson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Edson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ridley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edson walks away with a smile on his face. Ridley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good shot there by Edson.
The fighters circling - Edson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridley throws a sloppy head kick and Edson moves out of range easily.
Ridley takes one to the chin there.#T9#
Edson lands with a right hand.
Yoel Edson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edson.
Edson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edson.
Ridley slips under a jab from Edson.
A telegraphed right hand from Edson misses the target.
Ridley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ridley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edson sprawls well. Edson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ridley gets slowly back to his feet.
DeMarcus Ridley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ridley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ridley throwing shots but Edson is blocking nicely.
Yoel Edson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoel Edson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Yoel Edson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Yoel Edson!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Yoel Edson!

Yoel Edson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018

#R1#
Brutus throws a sloppy head kick and Ridley moves out of range easily.
Ridley darts in looking for a takedown but Brutus gets double underhooks and turns Ridley into the cage. #KD2#
Brutus lands a big head kick that sends Ridley tumbling to the mat! Brutus takes a step backwards and waves Ridley back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Ridley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like DeMarcus Ridley has been cut.
Brutus throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Ridley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Brutus has his feet on Ridley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Brutus misses #TD#
so Ridley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ridley with a nice head shot there.
Brutus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ridley.
Ridley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ridley stops Brutus from standing up.
Ridley lands a couple of digs.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Brutus keeps moving.
Brutus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ridley is controlling him.
Ridley stays in close to Brutus's body and controls the position.
Brutus wants to stand and escape but Ridley is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridley won't allow Brutus to get back to his feet.
Brutus keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully. #SU#
Ridley stands up from Brutus's guard - Ridley perhaps looking for a knockout.
Birger Brutus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brutus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Brutus lands a big head kick that sends Ridley tumbling to the mat! Brutus takes a step backwards and waves Ridley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridley wants to stay close but Brutus steps back to make room for something. Ridley seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Brutus and Ridley drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Birger Brutus!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1##TD#
Padilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Ridley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Padilla feints and as Ridley raises his hands in defense, Padilla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ridley pulls Padilla in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ridley can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padilla wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Ridley controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Padilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla sitting in guard here, content to control.
Padilla wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.
Ridley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ridley moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Ridley tightens his grip and picks Padilla up, before dumping him to the ground. Padilla manages to land in guard.
Padilla really is a fat lump.
Ridley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ridley trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Padilla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Padilla wants to control but Ridley passes easily into half guard.
Ridley is looking to take a break and control but Padilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ridley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Padilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Padilla pushes Ridley off looking to stand but Ridley dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Padilla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Padilla won't allow Ridley to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work for a kimura but Padilla is defending well.
Padilla trying to control but Ridley postures up.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Ridley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Padilla pushes Ridley off looking to stand but Ridley dives back in and keeps control.
Padilla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Padilla gets a double leg takedown into Ridley's guard.#ES2#
Ridley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Padilla successfully pulls guard.
Ridley stays in close to Padilla's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ridley 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.
Ridley prevents Padilla from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Ridley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ridley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ridley showed some decent athleticism there.
Ridley is trying to control. Padilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Padilla trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ridley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well, if Ridley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ridley seems to be working for a kimura but Padilla defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Padilla is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Padilla has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ridley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Padilla trying to control but Ridley postures up.
Ridley is trying to control the action in half guard but Padilla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ridley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Ridley 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.
Ridley is breathing heavily.#ES#
Padilla pushes Ridley off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Padilla gets a clinch. #TD#
Ridley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Padilla is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ridley to the mat. Ridley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Padilla is fighting to break Ridley's control of his arms but Ridley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ridley. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Padilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padilla accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Padilla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ridley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ridley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ridley wants to pass the guard but Padilla is keeping the position.#T4#
Ridley wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Ridley postures up in Padilla's guard and throws a big left but Padilla blocks it.
Ridley trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Ridley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Padilla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeMarcus Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ridley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 Caleb Padilla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ridley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Padilla's guard.
Ridley trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Ridley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ridley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ridley trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Padilla keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla wants to stand but Ridley is controlling the position.
Padilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ridley stands and throws Padilla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Padilla is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ridley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ridley working away.#SUB2#
Ridley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Padilla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Padilla is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it. #SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ridley fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2##SU2#
Ridley stands up and beckons Padilla to his feet. #TD2#
Ridley feints and as Padilla raises his hands in defense, Ridley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ridley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Padilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Padilla wants to stand up but Ridley is controlling him. #T3##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Padilla manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ridley has Padilla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ridley pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Padilla tumbling to the mat - Ridley dives into Padilla's guard.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Padilla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ridley has Padilla in his guard.#REVR#
Padilla postures up in Ridley's guard and throws a big left but Ridley blocks it.
Padilla wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving. #T4#
Padilla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Padilla is one step ahead there.
Padilla wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Padilla is really struggling to control Ridley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padilla is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMarcus Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridley 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Gomez misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Ridley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ridley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez 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.
Ridley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ridley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Ridley stands up from Gomez's guard - Ridley perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ridley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomez quickly recovers to half guard.
Gomez wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy. #T1#
Ridley controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ridley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Ridley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gomez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ridley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Ridley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Drake drives through with a takedown into Ridley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Ridley wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES#
Drake makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Drake could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Ridley getting side control.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Ridley is working for a submission of some sort.
Drake is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ridley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake tries to kick Ridley off but Ridley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ridley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working. #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.
Drake is pressing down on Ridley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SU2#
Ridley gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting. #CL#
Drake has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Drake pulls guard.
Ridley advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ridley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ridley working the ground and pound but Drake is defending the strikes. #T3##SU2#
Ridley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Ridley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Drake makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drake was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Ridley sneaks out the side door and pushes Drake away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ridley looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drake to the mat! Drake manages to get full guard.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ridley throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
Ridley wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Ridley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Drake's guard.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake wants to stand up but Ridley is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Ridley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drake throwing shots but Ridley is blocking nicely.
Drake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DeMarcus Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drake is stalling here. Ridley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Drake seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ridley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Drake pushes Ridley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ridley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1#
Ridley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drake sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drake tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Ridley wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ridley is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Ridley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sloppy strikes there by Ridley.
Drake tries to buck Ridley off but Ridley is having none of it.#SUB2#
Ridley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ridley has an Americana. Drake didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ridley is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ridley hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). DeMarcus Ridley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018

#R1#
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Allen closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.#TD2#
Ridley lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Allen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Allen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Allen! #REVR#
Allen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ridley works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Allen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ridley's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Ridley defends the submission attempt.
Allen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ridley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Allen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ridley manages to get to full guard.
Allen throws a strike but Ridley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Allen is trying to control the position but Ridley postures up.
Ridley preventing the sweep.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen is trying to keep Ridley in close. #T2##SUB2#
Ridley 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#
Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen managing to control the position.
Ridley trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Ridley won't allow Allen to sweep him here.
Allen is trying to keep Ridley in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ridley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Allen tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Allen gets back to full guard.
Ridley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Allen looking to control.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Allen wants to sweep here but Ridley controlling him for the moment.
Ridley throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Allen wants to sweep here but Ridley controlling him for the moment.
Allen is working hard here to advance position.
Allen looking to control.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ridley is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ridley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Ridley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Allen, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Ridley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ridley dodges the punch combination from Allen. #TD2#
Ridley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ridley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeMarcus Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley preventing the sweep.
Ridley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ridley throwing strikes but missing.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Allen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ridley has Allen in his guard.#REVR#
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley working a defensive guard here.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ridley can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ridley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ridley holds on and takes a little breather.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Allen postures up.
Allen throwing strikes from guard but Ridley blocks nicely.
Allen landing some decent shots from guard.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ridley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Ridley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Allen postures up in Ridley's guard and throws a big left but Ridley blocks it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ridley's head.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Allen cracks Ridley with a solid left hand.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Allen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Allen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Allen lands with a kick to the temple. Ridley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Ridley drives through with a takedown into Allen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridley is looking to work some ground and pound but Allen has wrist control.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ridley 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.
Ridley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Ridley drops back looking for a leg! Allen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Allen manages to kick Ridley off! Ridley jumps back into Allen's guard. #T1#
Allen throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Allen working a defensive guard here.
Ridley trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Allen is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Ridley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU2#
Ridley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Allen, up you get! #T2##TD2#
Ridley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Allen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ridley stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Allen is thwarting Ridley's attempts to control the position.
Allen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Allen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ridley trying to control here. #T3#
Allen thows a huge punch but Ridley dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Allen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ridley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen.
Ridley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ridley is concentrating on defense, preventing Allen from advancing position.
Ridley wants to control but Allen is keeping busy. #SUB#
Allen is trying to work for a kimura but Ridley is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Ridley defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMarcus Ridley.
I think Ridley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... DeMarcus Ridley!

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