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Event:
OFK 124 - Foley Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Ridgewood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Mbappe has been cut.
We've been told by Mbappe's head coaches at Puncher's Chance Collective that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Mbappe fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridgewood sprawls well initially but Mbappe persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mbappe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ridgewood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Mbappe seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ridgewood has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridgewood working a defensive guard here.
Mbappe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mbappe landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgewood keeping moving, preventing Mbappe from controlling successfully.
Ridgewood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ridgewood being controlled here, momentarily.
Mbappe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbappe throws a strike but Ridgewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ridgewood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ridgewood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ridgewood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mbappe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mbappe is working hard here to advance position.
Mbappe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mbappe tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Ridgewood wants to get up but he can't break Mbappe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mbappe trying to control the position.
Mbappe has momentary wrist control but Ridgewood slips an elbow through the middle.
Ridgewood working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mbappe looking for a sweep. Not yet Mbappe, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mbappe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ridgewood is fending him off so far but Mbappe persists. Nope, Ridgewood circles away and we're back to standing.
Mbappe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mbappe walks straight into a right hand from Ridgewood - that's dropped him! Ridgewood jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mbappe from any more punishment! Mbappe complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barry Ridgewood!
In his post fight interview, Barry Ridgewood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
OFK 118 - Mustonen Vs Bagwis
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Brockington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ridgewood but Ridgewood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Brockington backs off Ridgewood throws a huge counter combo but Brockington manages to avoid it all.
Brockington has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Brockington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington trying to control from Ridgewood's half guard. Ridgewood has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brockington wanted to stand there but Ridgewood had control of the position.
Brockington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Puncher's Chance Collective inform us that Ridgewood has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Brockington wants to control from the top but Ridgewood keeps moving. #SUB#
Brockington drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ridgewood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brockington has Ridgewood in his guard.#REVB#
Brockington wants to sweep here but Ridgewood controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ridgewood is sitting in close to Brockington's body. Brockington has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ridgewood is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ridgewood is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Brockington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Brockington! |
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Event:
OFK 112 - Do Urden vs Kriel
Date: Aug 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Seehaver fails to land the takedown.
Seehaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ridgewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by Ridgewood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Nice combo by Ridgewood! Oh, that's hurt him - Seehaver falls to the canvas and Ridgewood follows him into side control. #ROC2#Seehaver is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgewood tries to move to mount but Seehaver blocks the move with his legs.
Oh Seehaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ground and pound from Ridgewood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seehaver is trying to improve his position.
Ridgewood 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.
#T1#
Ridgewood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ridgewood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seehaver defending against the ground and pound.
Ridgewood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Puncher's Chance Collective. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seehaver is breathing heavily.
Ridgewood lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seehaver down.
Ridgewood in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Seehaver looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ridgewood turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Ridgewood!
Barry Ridgewood decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgewood.#CL#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgewood wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ridgewood gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hanzo manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Ridgewood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanzo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Ridgewood
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo postures up.
#T1#
Hanzo is stalling in the full guard.
Ridgewood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ridgewood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ridgewood 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#
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanzo passes Ridgewood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ridgewood is looking to improve his position.
Ridgewood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Our spies down at at Puncher's Chance Collective inform us that Ridgewood has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ridgewood keeping full guard, as Hanzo tries to pass.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ridgewood is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up. #SUB2#
Ridgewood working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanzo has passed into half guard!
Ridgewood tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.#T4#
Ridgewood is still trying to improve position.
Ridgewood is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgewood avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ridgewood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ridgewood.
Ridgewood pulls Hanzo in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridgewood wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ridgewood working for a triangle but Hanzo defends it easily.
Hanzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Hanzo preventing the sweep. #T7#
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ridgewood wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Ridgewood is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ridgewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Ridgewood looking to control.
Ridgewood being controlled here, momentarily.
Ridgewood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Ridgewood trying to control the position.
Hanzo controlling from the top position.
Ridgewood is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Ridgewood#T12#
Ridgewood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ridgewood is letting Hanzo control him for a moment.
Hanzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ridgewood is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Hanzo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T14#
Hanzo continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo is the new lightweight champion!
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Kato Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ridgewood counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Ridgewood works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ridgewood (2) vs (0) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridgewood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Ridgewood to get to half guard.
Ridgewood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garcia on the ground.#SUB#
Ridgewood 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ridgewood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ridgewood has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridgewood defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Ridgewood drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ridgewood has Garcia in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ridgewood (2) vs (2) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ridgewood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ridgewood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ridgewood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ridgewood (6) vs (2) Garcia
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Garcia wants to control but Ridgewood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ridgewood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Ridgewood eventually gives up the hold.
Ridgewood trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it. #T4#
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridgewood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridgewood's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ridgewood (6) vs (6) Garcia#SUB2#
Ridgewood defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ridgewood (8) vs (6) Garcia#SUB2#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridgewood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ridgewood (11) vs (6) Garcia#SUB#
Ridgewood tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB#
Ridgewood is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ridgewood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ridgewood defends well.#T6##SUB#
Ridgewood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ridgewood is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia. Score +3 for passing guard: Ridgewood (14) vs (6) Garcia
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
Ridgewood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Ridgewood is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ridgewood is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ridgewood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well. #SUB2#
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ridgewood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ridgewood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ridgewood.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Garcia wants to control but Ridgewood is keeping busy.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia gets full guard.#SUB2#
Garcia has an active guard here but Ridgewood has managed to pass into half guard.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Ridgewood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ridgewood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB#
Ridgewood 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.
Ridgewood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control but Ridgewood is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridgewood pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB#
Ridgewood seems to be looking for submissions.
Ridgewood is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia is pressing down on Ridgewood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ridgewood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ridgewood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ridgewood (14) vs (8) Garcia
Garcia looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgewood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ridgewood (16) vs (8) Garcia
Ridgewood trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Ridgewood drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ridgewood (16) vs (12) Garcia
Ridgewood tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Ridgewood is defending well. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridgewood is defending well. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ridgewood has escaped the position, nice work there. #T13#
Garcia working away.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Ridgewood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garcia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Ridgewood is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Ridgewood is defending well.
Ridgewood is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ridgewood (16) vs (14) Garcia
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia wants to control but Ridgewood has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Ridgewood is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ridgewood takes the fight on points by 16 to 14.
Barry Ridgewood tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roth Kanh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ridgewood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kanh tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanh is looking to clinch.
Ridgewood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kanh.#CL2#
Ridgewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ridgewood has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kanh clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kanh (0) vs (4) Ridgewood
Kanh trying to control the hands but Ridgewood breaks the grip.
Ridgewood has the hooks in. Kanh is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ridgewood is persistently looking for the submission but Kanh is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ridgewood working for a choke but Kanh is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Ridgewood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ridgewood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kanh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanh wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Kanh showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Ridgewood looking to break Kanh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kanh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ridgewood will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2#
Ridgewood is hanging on to Kanh's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Ridgewood has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kanh has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Ridgewood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kanh just trying to survive but Ridgewood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Kanh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kanh is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kanh can't escape the position.
#T4#
Ridgewood is trying to stick to Kanh's back but Kanh is turning into Ridgewood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ridgewood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kanh. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kanh (2) vs (4) Ridgewood
Ridgewood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kanh trying to move into half guard but instead Ridgewood has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kanh (2) vs (6) Ridgewood
Ridgewood tries to free his leg and advance position but Kanh is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kanh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kanh working for submissions but it's allowed Ridgewood to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ridgewood is trying to work for a kimura but Kanh is defending well.
#T5#
Ridgewood passes into side control, despite Kanh's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kanh (2) vs (9) Ridgewood#SUB2#
Ridgewood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kanh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ridgewood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6##SUB2#
Ridgewood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kanh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ridgewood's guard! Nice work there by Kanh! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kanh (4) vs (9) Ridgewood
Kanh trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanh wants to pass the guard but Ridgewood is keeping the position.
Ridgewood is pulling down on Kanh's head. It's preventing any offense from Kanh, at least for the moment.#T7##SUB2#
Ridgewood looking for a guillotine here but Kanh defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ridgewood 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.
Ridgewood keeping moving, preventing Kanh from controlling successfully.
Ridgewood has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Puncher's Chance Collective. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T8##SUB2#
Ridgewood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kanh defends well.
Kanh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kanh wants to control from the top but Ridgewood keeps moving.
Kanh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgewood is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Ridgewood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kanh (4) vs (11) Ridgewood#SUB2#
Ridgewood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kanh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kanh actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Kanh trying to hold on to Ridgewood's head to control him but Ridgewood postures up.
#SUB#
Kanh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ridgewood trying to pass the guard but Kanh defending well. #SUB#
Kanh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Ridgewood is trying to work for a kimura but Kanh is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ridgewood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kanh is just riding it out for now. Ridgewood eventually gives up the hold.
Ridgewood trying to pass the guard but Kanh defending well. #T12##SUB2#
Ridgewood 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#
Ridgewood is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kanh to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T13#
Kanh keeping moving, preventing Ridgewood from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ridgewood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kanh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridgewood has managed to get both his arms back between Kanh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kanh working for submissions but it's allowed Ridgewood to get to half guard.
Kanh is staying active underneath Ridgewood, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14##SUB2#
Ridgewood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kanh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kanh is looking to control Ridgewood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kanh avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Ridgewood wants to work for an arm triangle but Kanh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kanh wants to control but Ridgewood is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ridgewood wins on points by 11 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Barry Ridgewood thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Ridgewood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ralphie Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Hornby clinches up against the cage.
Ridgewood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hornby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ridgewood is looking for a takedown.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ridgewood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornby pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Ridgewood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hornby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridgewood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hornby somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ridgewood gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ridgewood tries to score a body lock takedown but Hornby shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hornby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ridgewood.
Ridgewood is pressed up against the cage. Hornby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ridgewood down to the mat. Ridgewood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hornby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ridgewood sprawls well. Ridgewood wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hornby gets slowly back to his feet.
Hornby wants to clinch.#T2#
Ridgewood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hornby. #CL#
Ridgewood moves into the clinch.
Ridgewood is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hornby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridgewood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hornby tries to pull guard but Ridgewood holds him up against the cage and eventually Hornby drops back down to his feet.
Ridgewood is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Hornby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Ridgewood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hornby can't fight it off and eventually Ridgewood manages to take the fight to the floor. Hornby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ridgewood (2) vs (0) Hornby
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hornby can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ridgewood drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ridgewood seems to have locked his on tight now - Hornby screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ridgewood, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Barry Ridgewood!
Barry Ridgewood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
OFK 98 - Dokov Vs Kriel
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ridgewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knapp. Knapp obviously looking to wear him down.
Jimmy Knapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgewood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
That kick from Knapp tenderised Ridgewood's leg. Ridgewood is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knapp. That's going to slow Ridgewood down.
Knapp moves away from the strike by Ridgewood.
Knapp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgewood has time to react.
Knapp misses with a wild combination.
Ridgewood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knapp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knapp lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgewood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knapp to score with a decent uppercut.
Knapp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgewood.
Knapp blocks a jab.
Knapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Ridgewood connects with the punch.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Ridgewood throws a looping overhand right but Knapp ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Knapp.
Nice uppercut lands for Knapp. That snapped Ridgewood's head back.
#ROC2#Ridgewood is rocked!
Knapp thumps Ridgewood with a low kick.
Oh Ridgewood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridgewood looks up at the clock. Bad move! Knapp lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ridgewood. Knapp pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Knapp! |
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Event:
C4 XXXI - Abner vs. Ferguson
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tesla shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tesla showed some decent athleticism there.
Tesla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ridgewood's head.
Ridgewood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ridgewood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Ridgewood is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgewood wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Tesla there.
Ridgewood is still in real trouble! Can Tesla finish him?
Tesla throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ridgewood to regain full guard.
Ridgewood seems to have recovered his senses.
Tesla trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tesla wants to control from the top but Ridgewood keeps moving.
Tesla controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Tesla scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tesla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridgewood controls Tesla momentarily but Tesla frees himself.
Ridgewood wants to sweep here but Tesla controlling him for the moment.
Tesla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tesla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tesla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tesla preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tesla lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgewood fails to land with a series of punches.
Tesla scores with a jab. Ridgewood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tesla lands with a big right hook that stumbles Ridgewood - he's out on his feet here! Tesla follows up with another monster hook that separates Ridgewood from consciousness! Ridgewood falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Tesla stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikola Tesla! |
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Event:
C4 XXV - Chakrit vs. Diego
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Moreno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moreno doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ridgewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgewood drops Moreno with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ridgewood follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Ridgewood! |
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Event:
C4 XIX - Mayhem vs Duvernay
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Ridgewood blocks a head kick by Baenre.
Ridgewood misses with a hook. Baenre ducked under it nicely.
Ridgewood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baenre dodges the punch combination from Ridgewood.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgewood thuds his right hand into Baenre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ridgewood. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Ridgewood both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Baenre is rocked!
Ridgewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Baenre has Ridgewood up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baenre has Ridgewood pressed against the cage, preventing Ridgewood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baenre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridgewood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ridgewood missing with knees to the body.
Baenre has Ridgewood pressed against the cage, preventing Ridgewood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ridgewood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ridgewood working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Baenre.
#T1#
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baenre has him pressed against the cage.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is trying to maintain a safe position but Baenre gets an underhook and turns Ridgewood into the cage.
Ridgewood tries to circle away but Baenre has him pinned against the cage.
Ridgewood is looking to break free of the clinch but Baenre has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ridgewood wants to stall.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Baenre is defending well for now.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Baenre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ridgewood uses from the top position.
Baenre working a defensive guard here.
Ridgewood has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baenre is proving hard to escape from.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Ridgewood trying to stand up but can't free himself from Baenre's guard.#SUB2#
Baenre has his foot on Ridgewood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridgewood works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Ludus Magnus inform us that Baenre has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ridgewood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baenre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ridgewood is fighting to break Baenre's control of his arms but Baenre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ridgewood postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Baenre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridgewood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ridgewood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baenre seems keen to control Ridgewood's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Baenre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ridgewood doesn't defend quickly enough and Baenre has managed to lock this one up! Can Ridgewood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baenre on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarlaxle Baenre! |
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Event:
C4 XIV - Mayhem vs. Daniko
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Sagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ridgewood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sagan is in Ridgewood's guard.
Sagan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ridgewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagan trying to mount his opponent but Ridgewood defends it. #SUB2#
Sagan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ridgewood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carl Sagan! |
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Event:
C4 - The Time Has Come
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Baenre throws a head kick that misses.
Baenre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baenre wants to clinch up but Ridgewood keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ridgewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ridgewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Baenre tries to clinch there but Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baenre tries to clinch #TD#
and Ridgewood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ridgewood is stalling in the full guard.
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baenre is trying to keep Ridgewood in close.
Baenre is trying to hold Ridgewood in close to prevent damage but Ridgewood has managed to pass into half guard.
Ridgewood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baenre keeps working.
Ridgewood is thwarting Baenre's attempts to control the position.
Ridgewood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baenre is looking to get back to is feet but Ridgewood passes into side control.
Baenre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ridgewood working the ground and pound but Baenre is defending the strikes.
Ridgewood lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Ridgewood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baenre regains half guard, as Ridgewood was trying to land strikes.
Baenre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ridgewood.
Baenre keeping hold of Ridgewood's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Baenre trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridgewood lands a nice short elbow.
Ridgewood is thwarting Baenre's attempts to control the position.
Ridgewood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
Baenre trying to control from the bottom.
Baenre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridgewood.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridgewood lands a nice short elbow.
Baenre is looking to escape.
Baenre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Ridgewood trying to control the action but Baenre is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ridgewood postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baenre to stand up. #CL2#
Baenre moves into the clinch.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Ridgewood.
Baenre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgewood is defending well for now.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ridgewood avoids a wild elbow strike from Baenre.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgewood can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Ridgewood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Ridgewood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Ridgewood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD#
Ridgewood lands a big head kick that sends Baenre tumbling to the mat! Ridgewood takes a step backwards and waves Baenre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Baenre is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Baenre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridgewood finish him?#KD#
Ridgewood drops his shoulder and cracks Baenre with a huge uppercut! Baenre goes down! Can Ridgewood finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridgewood preventing the sweep.
Baenre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridgewood postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Ridgewood from controlling successfully.
Baenre seems to have recovered his senses.
Barry Ridgewood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Baenre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baenre controls Ridgewood momentarily but Ridgewood frees himself.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Ridgewood from controlling successfully.
Ridgewood is looking to work some ground and pound but Baenre has wrist control.#T1#
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Ridgewood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jarlaxle Baenre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgewood. #CL2#
Baenre takes the fight into the clinch.
Baenre looking to throw knees to the head but Ridgewood is blocking nicely.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Ridgewood managing to block the knees to the body from Baenre.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baenre.
Baenre crunches a lovely knee into Ridgewood's ribcage.#BC#
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Ridgewood scores with a kick to the body.
#T2#
Ridgewood connects with a crisp jab.
Baenre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry Ridgewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgewood swats away the attempt to clinch by Baenre.
Ridgewood tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Baenre misses #TD#
and Ridgewood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baenre won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgewood cracks Baenre with a big right hand but Baenre just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Ridgewood politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ridgewood prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baenre struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Baenre but he's now mounted!
Ridgewood tries to control but Baenre wriggling away.
Baenre tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Baenre tries to lock up and control but Ridgewood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ridgewood is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ridgewood throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ridgewood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baenre because Ridgewood loaded up on that one.
Baenre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Ridgewood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ridgewood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baenre trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ridgewood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baenre because Ridgewood loaded up on that one.
Ridgewood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baenre is looking to escape.
Ridgewood wants to control but instead Baenre manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Ridgewood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baenre's head.
Baenre is trying to stand.
Baenre is looking to improve his position.
Ridgewood throws a strike but Baenre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baenre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ridgewood is now in half guard.
Ridgewood throwing shots but Baenre is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Ridgewood stands up and beckons Baenre to join him on the feet.
Baenre wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarlaxle Baenre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgewood.
Ridgewood tries a low kick but Baenre avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ridgewood misses.
Ridgewood swinging wildly here.
Ridgewood throws a leg kick but Baenre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgewood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood is having none of it.
Ridgewood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridgewood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Ridgewood tenderised Baenre's leg. Baenre is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baenre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgewood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood moves out of range.
Ridgewood attempts a counter takedown but Baenre avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Baenre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC#
Ridgewood manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Ridgewood takes it in his stride.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baenre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgewood tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Baenre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baenre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgewood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgewood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgewood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgewood is trying to force a seperation but Baenre has the dominant position.#BC#
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Ridgewood throws out a leg kick but Baenre moves out of range and Ridgewood only half commits.
Ridgewood throws a head kick but Baenre moves out of range.
Baenre is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Ridgewood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baenre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baenre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baenre is looking to clinch but Ridgewood is avoiding it.
Ridgewood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baenre tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Baenre closes the distance and pushes Ridgewood back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baenre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ridgewood lands an uppercut.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
Ridgewood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarlaxle Baenre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Ridgewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridgewood is looking to slow Baenre down with leg kicks. #T3##CL2#
Ridgewood gets tackled into the cage by Baenre. Baenre maintains the clinch. #BC#
Ridgewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baenre tries to clinch up.
Baenre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre moves in looking to clinch but Ridgewood pushes him off.
Ridgewood throws a low kick but Baenre avoids it.
Baenre doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baenre doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Ridgewood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
Baenre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ridgewood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Ridgewood looking to sit in guard and control but Baenre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Baenre is stalling in the full guard.
Baenre stopping the sweep attempt from Ridgewood.
Baenre looking to pass the guard.
Baenre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Ridgewood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridgewood, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Ridgewood! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey fails with the takedown
and Ridgewood counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ridgewood.
Lahey shoots and misses #CL#
and Ridgewood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Ridgewood pulls guard.
Lahey wants to stand but Ridgewood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lahey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Lahey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ridgewood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lahey has managed to get both his arms back between Ridgewood's legs - danger averted.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Ridgewood keeps moving.
Ridgewood managing to control the position.
Ridgewood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lahey trying to control but Ridgewood is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridgewood misses with a takedown attempt - Lahey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lahey darts in looking for a takedown but Ridgewood gets double underhooks and turns Lahey into the cage.
Barry Ridgewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ridgewood. #ES2#
Lahey sneaks out the side door and pushes Ridgewood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Ridgewood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ridgewood dodges an elbow strike from Lahey.
Lahey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ridgewood is keeping busy.#T3##BC2#
Lahey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ridgewood. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lahey enables Ridgewood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lahey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Ridgewood gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ridgewood throws a one two combo.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt.
Ridgewood connects with a leg kick.
Ridgewood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ridgewood wants it to stay on the feet.
Ridgewood is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lahey looks winded!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgewood swats away the attempt to clinch by Lahey.#TD#
Ridgewood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lahey sprawls well initially but Ridgewood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ridgewood slips a nice elbow through Lahey's hands, connecting with Lahey's forehead.
Ridgewood is controlling the pace.
#SU#
Ridgewood stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ridgewood slaps away a takedown attempt from Lahey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Lahey looks to move away, Ridgewood throws a big counter combo but Lahey just gets out of the way.#TD#
Ridgewood fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lahey to the ground. Ridgewood is now in Lahey's guard.
Ridgewood looking to pass the guard.
Ridgewood controlling from the top position.
Lahey is looking to stand up but Ridgewood isn't so interested in that idea.
Ridgewood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ridgewood gets to his feet. Lahey looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Ridgewood shoots in and drives through. Lahey sprawls well.
Lahey shoots and misses #CL#
and Ridgewood counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Ridgewood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridgewood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barry Ridgewood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Lahey.
Lahey is breathing heavily.
Ridgewood fails to land the takedown.
Lahey tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Ridgewood has Lahey up against the cage in a clinch.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Ridgewood has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lahey regains guard immediately.
Ridgewood works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Lahey has a hand on Ridgewood's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ridgewood takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Lahey is working to get back to half guard.
Ridgewood controlling from mount. #T3#
Ridgewood has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lahey is in a horrible position here. Ridgewood smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ridgewood with the ground and pound from mount.
Lahey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lahey working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Ridgewood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridgewood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lahey for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgewood breaks from Lahey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ridgewood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ridgewood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ridgewood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ridgewood swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lahey is now in Ridgewood's guard. A big mistake from Ridgewood there, giving up the dominant position! #SU2#
Lahey stands up from Ridgewood's guard - Lahey perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Ridgewood dives in and scores a takedown into Lahey's guard.#ES2#
Lahey kicks Ridgewood off and gets to his feet.
Barry Ridgewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Lahey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgewood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lahey throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgewood moves out of range easily.
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgewood circles away.#TD#
Ridgewood dives in and scores a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgewood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Ridgewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lahey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridgewood sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Lahey looking for subs off his back but Ridgewood has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ridgewood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lahey!
Ridgewood controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Lahey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lahey is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ridgewood has taken his back.
#T3#
Ridgewood softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lahey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ridgewood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ridgewood controls the action.
Ridgewood scores with punches and elbows.
Ridgewood scores with punches to the body.
Ridgewood is riding his opponent, not letting Lahey buck him off.
Lahey tries to escape but Ridgewood has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Lahey trying to control the hands but Ridgewood won't let him.
Ridgewood just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Ridgewood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lahey defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ridgewood has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Ridgewood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ridgewood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Ridgewood! |
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