Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: APEX 8
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov misses with a right hand
and Ryhein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryhein misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Nurmagomedov.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nurmagomedov's sensitive parts.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Nurmagomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Nurmagomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryhein trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ryhein has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryhein working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nurmagomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ryhein with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ryhein is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ryhein looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily. #T2#
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryhein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ryhein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurmagomedov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryhein's head.
Nurmagomedov works over Ryhein with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ryhein taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Ryhein can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ryhein!
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Ryhein to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to control but Ryhein wriggling away.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Ryhein is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov prevents Ryhein from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov working Ryhein over with strikes here.
Nurmagomedov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Nurmagomedov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Ryhein is rocked!
Nurmagomedov lands a big elbow - Ryhein is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Ryhein is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, 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: RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Mesquita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryhein defends it nicely.
Mesquita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryhein scores with a kick to the body.
Ryhein tries to close the distance and clinch but Mesquita swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Mesquita moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Mesquita shakes it off.
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Ryhein moves into the clinch.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryhein is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ryhein trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryhein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita seems keen to control Ryhein's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mesquita'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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryhein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryhein throws out the jab.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Mesquita checks it.
Mesquita will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ryhein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhein is looking to clinch but Mesquita is avoiding it. #T3#
Ryhein throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Mesquita decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryhein's guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryhein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita works over Ryhein with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ryhein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
Ryhein trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Ryhein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Richard Mesquita will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mesquita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mesquita comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mesquita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryhein pinned against the cage. Ryhein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mesquita looks for a takedown but Ryhein sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mesquita wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryhein misses the body punch #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ryhein won't be happy with that.

Ryhein throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Ryhein tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Mesquita is looking to advance position but Ryhein won't allow it.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryhein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryhein is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold.
Ryhein trying to control but Mesquita postures up.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Ryhein with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein looks like he's trying to stand up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryhein moves into full guard.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ryhein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryhein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mesquita is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Ryhein is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Ryhein is trying to control. Mesquita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Ryhein is controlling well.
Mesquita trying to control here.
Mesquita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Ryhein from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryhein passes into side control.
Ryhein is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ryhein throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryhein is trying to keep Mesquita in close.
Ryhein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is working Ryhein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita won't allow Ryhein to get back to his feet.
Mesquita distracts Ryhein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryhein's guard.
Ryhein is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mesquita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryhein is trying to stand up here but Mesquita is controlling him well.
Mesquita working Ryhein over with strikes. #SUB2#
Ryhein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Ryhein trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ryhein defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Ryhein is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Mesquita!

Event: RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Ryhein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ringo.
Ringo moves forwards but Ryhein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ryhein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryhein.
The fighters circling - Ringo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Ringo does it's job there.
A jab from Ryhein does it's job there.
Ringo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ringo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Ringo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Ryhein looks to land a body kick but Ringo moved away.
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringo.
Ryhein takes one to the chin there.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ringo checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ringo misses the target.
A solid body kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a right hand that misses
and Ringo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ringo misses with a kick to the body.
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
Ryhein misses with an uppercut. Ringo saw that one coming.
Ringo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein ducks under a wild hook from Ringo.
Ryhein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ringo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Ryhein throws a low kick but Ringo avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ringo misses the target.
Ryhein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ringo throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ringo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ringo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A counter left hand to the body from Ringo misses its target.
Ryhein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ringo.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ryhein lands a nice looking body shot.
Ringo throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Ryhein misses.
It looked like Ringo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a shot from downtown. Ringo moves away and avoids it.
Ringo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ringo takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Ringo slips a straight right by Ryhein.
Ringo tried to counter with a leg kick but Ryhein avoided it.
Ringo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryhein. That one must have hurt.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringo.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhein throws a body kick that misses
and Ringo counters with a straight right hand.#KD2#
Ryhein sends Ringo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ryhein is motioning to the referee to let Ringo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Ringo is rocked!
Ringo leaves his chin hanging out and Ryhein seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ringo crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cau Ryhein!
During a confident post fight interview, Cau Ryhein thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 187:Inhamoto v Dustfinger
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros lands a nice hook to Ryhein's body. Ryhein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily. #TD#
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Ryhein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Medeiros can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Medeiros trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein being controlled here, momentarily.
Medeiros trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom. #T1#
Medeiros lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Ryhein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Medeiros is aware though and is defending well.
Medeiros is in close to Ryhein's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryhein has his foot on Medeiros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Medeiros works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
Medeiros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ryhein is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Medeiros has his hands clasped together but Ryhein extends and breaks Medeiros's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryhein.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cau Ryhein!
Cau Ryhein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 181
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Nice cross by Ryhein.
Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pyssy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pyssy thows a leg kick but Ryhein checks it
and Ryhein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Ryhein misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pyssy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pyssy slips under a jab.
It looked like Pyssy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryhein.
Pyssy takes a swing at Ryhein's ribcage but misses.
Pyssy staying out of range there.
Ryhein looks for the body kick but Pyssy saw that one coming.
Pyssy moves forwards but Ryhein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Ryhein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pyssy misses with a head kick.
Ryhein throws out a counter right but Pyssy avoids it with no problem.
Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pyssy misses with an uppercut.
Ryhein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyssy is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Pyssy swings for the body but Ryhein moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ryhein misses its intended target.
Pyssy walks into a stiff left hand from Ryhein.
Pyssy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good, hard body kick but Pyssy shrugs it off.
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein slips a jab from Pyssy.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyssy connects with the punch.
Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyssy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pyssy.
Ryhein throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range.
Pyssy throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein checks a low kick from Pyssy.
Some wild striking there from Ryhein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws out a loose jab but Pyssy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein staying out of range there.
Ryhein lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Pyssy is predictable there
and Ryhein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pyssy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Pyssy misses.
Ryhein thinks about the counter body kick.
Pyssy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ryhein's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pyssy misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pyssy's sensitive parts. #T3#
Pyssy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pyssy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice shot by Ryhein.
Pyssy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Good exchange - Pyssy coming out on top.
Pyssy needs to keep his hands up - Ryhein had a free shot at his head there.
Pyssy throws a leg kick but Ryhein checks it.
Pyssy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Pyssy. That snapped Ryhein's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyssy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Pyssy connects with a body shot.
Ryhein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryhein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pyssy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Pyssy slips a straight right by Ryhein.
A shot to the liver by Pyssy. Beautiful body shot.
Pyssy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryhein is out of range and Pyssy settles back down.
Ryhein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pyssy.
Ryhein tried to score with a low kick but Pyssy checks it.
A big right from Ryhein misses.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pyssy. That snapped Ryhein's head back.
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
That kick from Pyssy tenderised Ryhein's leg. Ryhein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryhein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pyssy moves away.
Pyssy slips a straight right by Ryhein.
Pyssy slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Ryhein throws a head kick that half lands.
Pyssy misses with a hook
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyssy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryhein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pyssy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyssy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ryhein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryhein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryhein throws a low kick but Pyssy avoids it.
Ryhein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pyssy on the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pyssy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ryhein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyssy throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.#T1#
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Pyssy is predictable there
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Pyssy was not able to check.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyssy scores with a jab to the head.
Pyssy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pyssy lands a head kick. Ryhein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pyssy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein missing with a left hand there. Pyssy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyssy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pyssy throws an off balance right hand
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pyssy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it.#T2#
Pyssy misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhein counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein throws a low kick but Pyssy moves out of range easily.
Ryhein checks a low kick from Pyssy.
Ryhein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryhein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pyssy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pyssy misses with a straight left.
Pyssy is looking to slow Ryhein down with leg kicks.
Ryhein tries to bum rush Pyssy with a series of wild strikes but Pyssy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pyssy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pyssy digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ryhein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryhein scores with a hook.
Pyssy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryhein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pyssy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryhein.
Pyssy wants to slow Ryhein down by chopping away at his legs.
Ryhein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryhein throws a looping overhand right but Pyssy ducks down to avoid it.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Pyssy moved out of range nicely.
Pyssy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pyssy checks a low kick from Ryhein.
Pyssy takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Pyssy misses with a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pyssy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pyssy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pyssy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pyssy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Pyssy slips a jab and a cross from Ryhein.
Pyssy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pyssy misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pyssy throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryhein! But no joy.
Ryhein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pyssy backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pyssy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryhein.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pyssy motions for Ryhein to come forward. Pyssy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pyssy throws a low kick but Ryhein avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pyssy avoids a kick to the body.
Pyssy throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Ryhein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryhein throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pyssy missing with a left hand there. Ryhein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryhein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pyssy throws a solid leg kick but Ryhein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pyssy.
Pyssy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ryhein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyssy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pyssy. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyssy misses with a left hand
and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryhein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pultti Pyssy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ryhein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pyssy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pyssy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyssy walks into a straight right hand from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a jab when Pyssy was well out of range.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ryhein defending well as Pyssy loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pyssy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pyssy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein checks a leg kick nicely.
Ryhein feints and then cracks Pyssy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pyssy down.
A swing and a miss from Ryhein.
Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ryhein cracks Pyssy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pyssy moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
Pyssy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pyssy.
An attempted straight right counter from Pyssy misses the target.
Cau Ryhein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pyssy misses with a wild body shot.
Pyssy tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyssy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryhein's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Pyssy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pyssy throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pyssy blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
A good leg kick by Pyssy.
Pyssy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Pyssy.
Pyssy misses with a low kick.
Pyssy lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand.
Pyssy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryhein clobbers Pyssy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a series of wild punches.
Pyssy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pultti Pyssy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryhein defending well as Pyssy loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Pyssy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyssy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Pyssy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein lands a jab.
Ryhein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pyssy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein throws a front kick aimed at Pyssy's knee but Pyssy avoids it well.
Pyssy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pyssy scores with a jab. Ryhein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryhein connects with a crisp jab.
Pyssy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ryhein.
Pyssy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pyssy misses with a left hand
and Ryhein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cau Ryhein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryhein 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein!
After winning the bout, Cau Ryhein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Ryhein ducks under a wild hook from Strong.#CL#
Strong has Ryhein up against the cage in a clinch.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Strong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryhein.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong working aggressively here.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Strong takes a shot to the head.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryhein stalling the fight.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein lands with a short shot to the head.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
Strong tries to work over Ryhein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryhein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryhein.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryhein.
Strong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Strong blocks it.
Ryhein throws a head punch that misses.
Strong tries to work over Ryhein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Strong lands with a light punch inside.
Strong tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Ryhein working hard to break the clinch.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
A nice left hand lands by Ryhein.
A short right from Strong.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong throws a head punch that misses.
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong lands a body shot.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryhein.
Strong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Strong lands a shot to the body.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong is trying to push Ryhein away but Ryhein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ryhein swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Strong. #BC2#
Ryhein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong is looking to clinch but Ryhein is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryhein! But no joy.
Strong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryhein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryhein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strong slips a straight right by Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strong misses with the body kick
and Ryhein counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strong is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
Strong is looking to clinch.
Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
A slow jab from Ryhein misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Strong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strong.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong throws a push kick but Ryhein slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Ryhein tries to keep at a distance but Strong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ryhein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryhein struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that round.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Strong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryhein's hands.
Strong misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Ryhein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryhein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strong checks a leg kick.
Strong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Strong.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Ryhein.
Ryhein scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryhein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Cau Ryhein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryhein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick lands for Strong.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Strong closes the distance and pushes Ryhein back into the cage.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Ryhein takes a shot to the head.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Strong.
Strong scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Strong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
Ryhein lands a nice uppercut.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
Strong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Strong tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Ryhein swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Strong as the two fighters clinch.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Ryhein misses with some punches.
Strong pushes Ryhein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein lands an uppercut.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryhein throws a head punch that misses.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong blocking some punches.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Ryhein.
Strong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strong.
A short right from Strong.
Strong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryhein or not.
Ryhein fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Strong misses with some punches.
Ryhein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryhein.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
Strong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryhein is stalling here.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Ryhein struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Strong.
Ryhein swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
Ryhein stalling against the cage.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strong misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
Ryhein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strong has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong lands a body punch.
Strong lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong tries to work over Ryhein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

LaDaniel Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
That's time! Strong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Ryhein.
Strong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Ryhein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.
It appears Strong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Strong lands a jab.#CL#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Ryhein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Strong fails to land.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryhein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryhein working aggressively here.
Strong tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
LaDaniel Strong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Ryhein works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryhein.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryhein.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Ryhein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strong.
Strong tries to work over Ryhein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Ryhein blocks a body shot from Strong.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
Cau Ryhein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from Strong.
Ryhein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ryhein fails to land.
A short right from Strong on the inside.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Strong lands a nice uppercut.
Strong tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong gets through Ryhein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strong lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strong pushes Ryhein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryheins head.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Strong.
Strong blocking some punches. #T3#
A body shot lands from Strong.
Ryhein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein throws a head punch that misses.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Strong lands a right hand.
Ryhein swings wildly with an uppercut but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strong lands a right hand.
Strong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryhein can do to turn this around?
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
Strong can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ryhein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Strong - that landed with a thud.
Strong lands with a left to the head.
Strong blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Strong.
Ryhein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A body shot lands from Strong.
Strong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Strong.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Ryhein struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strong lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Strong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strong.
Strong lands an uppercut.
Strong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strong lands a left hand. #ROC#Ryhein is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strong.
Strong misses with the head strike.
Strong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Strong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryhein is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Strong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryhein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryhein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
Strong pushes Ryhein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryhein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
LaDaniel Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LaDaniel Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, LaDaniel Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thibodeaux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryhein back to the cage. Thibodeaux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thibodeaux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein throws a leg kick that misses.
Thibodeaux takes one to the chin there.
Ryhein misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryhein throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
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!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryhein momentarily.
Thibodeaux lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A thudding body kick lands there by Thibodeaux!
Ryhein throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryhein.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryhein. That's going to slow Thibodeaux down.
Ryhein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Ryhein is looking to score with low kicks.
Thibodeaux lands with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
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!
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Ryhein moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein throws a leg kick which misses Thibodeaux's front leg but catches the back leg as Thibodeaux tries to avoid it.
Ryhein scores with a nice strike.
Ryhein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Ryhein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Ryhein wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Ryhein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Ryhein's head but Ryhein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryhein lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ryhein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhein throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Ryhein scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryhein defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryhein at a distance.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Ryhein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A cross from Ryhein lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Thibodeaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thibodeaux connects with an inside leg kick.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryhein scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ryhein. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Ryhein scores with a body shot.
Ryhein misses with a low kick as Thibodeaux jumps back.
Ryhein walks into a left hand.
Ryhein is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux connects with a crisp jab.
Ryhein tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
Ryhein lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Ryhein counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryhein scoring well with a low kick there.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryhein throws a front kick aimed at Thibodeaux's knee but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Ryhein avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux throws a front kick that sends Ryhein stumbling back into the cage.
Ryhein connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryhein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryhein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryhein.
Ryhein needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux works Ryhein's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryhein.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Ryhein checks it.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ryhein avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Ryhein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thibodeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Ryhein avoids it easily.
Ryhein misses with a body shot.
Ryhein staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Ryhein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thibodeaux cracks Ryhein with a good jab.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ryhein counters with a good low kick that Thibodeaux was not able to check.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ryhein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it well.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux. #T4#
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Ryhein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryhein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Ryhein.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Ryhein counters with a left right combination that sends Thibodeaux crashing to the mat - Ryhein wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Thibodeaux out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cau Ryhein!
A victorious Cau Ryhein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
MacAlister moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
MacAlister throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
MacAlister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryhein moves in looking to clinch but MacAlister pushes him off.
MacAlister throws a big counter combination but Ryhein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ryhein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryhein off the cage and back into range.
Ryhein avoids the body shot from MacAlister.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ryhein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryhein throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryhein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacAlister throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
MacAlister lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryhein misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
MacAlister is looking for a counter combo.
MacAlister looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
MacAlister wants to clinch but Ryhein slips to the side
and Ryhein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
MacAlister avoids the head kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a single shot there.
MacAlister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ryhein wants to clinch up but MacAlister keeps it at a distance.
Ryhein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacAlister scores with a hook.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacAlister is out of range. #T2#
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Ryhein misses with a hook.
MacAlister misses the shot to the body.
Ryhein throws out a loose jab but MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and MacAlister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MacAlister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards. #BC#
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacAlister throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryhein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to move into range but MacAlister moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
A combination from MacAlister does no damage. #T3#
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacAlister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacAlister swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhein.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
Ryhein throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacAlister counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Ryhein misses.
It looked like MacAlister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacAlister moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
MacAlister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryhein doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacAlister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryhein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ryhein cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
Ryhein throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Ryhein.#T4#
Ryhein throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryhein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick from MacAlister.
Ryhein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Ryhein defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Ryhein's head but Ryhein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacAlister scores with a head kick. Ryhein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryhein throws a push kick but MacAlister slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like MacAlister wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toby MacAlister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
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.#R2##CL#
MacAlister moves into the clinch successfully.
MacAlister lands a shoulder strike.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacAlister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
MacAlister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacAlister lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacAlister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacAlister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for MacAlister.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
MacAlister lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacAlister struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
MacAlister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacAlister lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of MacAlister's head.
MacAlister working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, MacAlister scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacAlister lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards. #ROC#Ryhein is rocked!
MacAlister lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister misses with a punch on the inside.
MacAlister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Ryhein wants to break free but MacAlister has control.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by MacAlister.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacAlister.
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein is looking to break free of the clinch but MacAlister has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from MacAlister fails to land. #BC#
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
MacAlister cracks Ryhein with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ryhein tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but MacAlister pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ryhein is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby MacAlister!
During a confident post fight interview, Toby MacAlister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 138
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice shot by Teller.
Teller throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Teller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Teller moves out of range easily.
Donk. Teller catches Ryhein right on the button with a cross.
Teller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryhein finds it's way round the side to connect with Teller's head.
Ryhein scores with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Teller, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryhein is just out of range.
Ryhein throws a low kick, looking for Teller's leg but Teller calmly moves out of range.
Teller tries to land a front kick but Ryhein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Teller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryhein.
Teller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Teller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryhein on the side of the head.
Teller looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
Teller backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Teller lands with a straight right. Ryhein didn't see that one coming.
Teller lands a body shot.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Nice shot by Teller.
Ryhein throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Teller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryhein has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Nice defenses there by Teller.#TD#
Teller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryhein was covering up waiting for the punch and Teller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryhein has his hands on Teller's head, controlling the position.
Teller wants to control from the top but Ryhein keeps moving.
Teller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ryhein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryhein wants to sweep but no luck.
Teller trying to control but Ryhein is working from the bottom.
Teller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Teller forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Teller seems to be working for a kimura but Ryhein defends the submission attempt.
Teller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryhein's head.
Ryhein is doing well to control the position and prevent Teller from advancing to side control.
Teller looks to land a strike but Ryhein avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Teller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Teller from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Teller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryhein is controlling Teller's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Teller throws a strike but Ryhein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Teller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryhein won't allow Teller to get back to his feet.
Teller wants to improve his position but instead Ryhein has moved into half guard.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ryhein passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ryhein content just to control the position here.
Teller tries to hold on but Ryhein pushes him away.
Ryhein wants to control the pace but Teller is squirming around nicely.
Teller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Teller 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#
Teller takes one to the chin there.
Ryhein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ryhein cracks Teller with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryhein.
Ryhein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab from Teller.
Ryhein lands a jab.
Teller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryhein has time to react.
Teller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryhein backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Teller.
Ryhein just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller blocks a jab.
Ryhein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Teller tenderised Ryhein's leg. Ryhein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryhein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryhein only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Teller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryhein.
Ryhein gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Ryhein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ryhein pushes Teller off and gets back to his feet.
Ryhein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Teller darts in looking for a takedown but Ryhein gets double underhooks and turns Teller into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Teller is trying to force a seperation but Ryhein has the dominant position.
Teller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryhein keeps control of Teller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teller jumps guard but Ryhein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maks Teller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryhein pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Teller breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, jab by Ryhein - just one landing.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein thuds his right hand into Teller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ryhein tries to clinch but Teller is having none of it.
Ryhein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a looping left.
Teller tests Ryhein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryhein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Teller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
Ryhein wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller throws a hook but Ryhein blocks it.
Teller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryhein connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Ryhein.#T3#
Teller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryhein back to the cage. Teller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teller lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand. #CL2#
Ryhein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Ryhein has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ryhein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller looks for a takedown but Ryhein sprawls well.
Ryhein connects with a jab.
Teller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Teller misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Ryhein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Teller is looking to counter punch.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.#T4#
Ryhein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teller doesn't seem bothered though.
Teller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryhein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Teller has time to react.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
Ryhein does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ryhein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teller.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Teller checks it.
Teller slips under a jab.
Ryhein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teller moves away.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a head kick that misses.
Teller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Teller misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Teller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Teller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teller.
Teller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryhein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryhein is just out of range.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryhein swivels and escapes.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryhein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryhein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teller slips a jab and a cross from Ryhein.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Teller misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
Teller misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Teller is rocked!
Ryhein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Teller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teller walks straight into a right hand from Ryhein - that's dropped him! Ryhein jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Teller from any more punishment! Teller 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 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Newsome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryhein momentarily.
Newsome doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryhein circles away.
Ryhein misses with a hook.
Newsome chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryhein can pounce on him.
Ryhein tries to score with a low kick but Newsome moves his leg out of the way.
Newsome checks the leg kick.
Ryhein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy head kick
and Newsome counters with a stiff right hand.
Newsome on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ryhein. #CL2#
Ryhein moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Newsome's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Newsome tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A short left from Newsome. #T1##BC2#
Ryhein breaks from the clinch.
Newsome comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryhein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newsome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Newsome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein lands with a cross.
Newsome cracks Ryhein with an open hand slap.
A cross from Newsome lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryhein cracks Newsome with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newsome misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.#T2#
Newsome misses the jab.
Newsome slips under a jab from Ryhein.
An attempted straight right counter from Newsome misses the target.
Ryhein misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Newsome on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryhein lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newsome checks a low kick from Ryhein.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein misses with a left hand
and Newsome counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newsome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsome misses with a wild body shot.
Ryhein scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Ryhein closes the distance and pushes Newsome back into the cage.
Newsome struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryhein controls his hands.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Newsome slowing the pace effectively.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ryhein leaning against his opponent.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newsome really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein wants to get back to striking at distance but Newsome won't allow it.
Ryhein takes a shot to the head.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newsome stalling against the cage.
Newsome misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Come on Ryhein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Newsome can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newsome misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryhein lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Newsome.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Newsome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newsome misses with the head strike.
Newsome throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tarrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Ryhein looks to land a body kick but Newsome moved away.
Newsome swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryhein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
A big left from Newsome misses.
Newsome moves away from the strike by Ryhein.
Newsome is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Ryhein drives through and clinches with Newsome against the cage.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ryhein manages to break the clinch.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome blocks a jab.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
Newsome throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body. Ryhein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice jab there from Newsome.
Ryhein looks to land a right hand but Newsome moved out of range.
Ryhein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryhein misses with a looping left.
Newsome was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Newsome misses.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newsome.
Newsome seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Newsome's sensitive parts.
Newsome lands a slapping body shot.
Newsome slips a jab from Ryhein.
Ryhein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newsome loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.#T2#
Newsome swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Ryhein.
Newsome wants to clinch up but Ryhein keeps it at a distance.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Newsome moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Ryhein misses.
Ryhein throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ryhein looks to clinch
and Newsome counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Newsome closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryhein.
Ryhein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ryhein. #T3#
Newsome lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tarrell Newsome has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newsome.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Newsome controls the action.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newsome's elbow.
Newsome is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a light punch inside.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newsome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ryhein - that landed with a thud.
Ryhein throws a head punch that misses.
Newsome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newsome is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Ryhein throws a punch but it's blocked by Newsome.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome scores with a nice hook to the head.
Newsome prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
A head punch on the inside from Newsome fails to land.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome has Ryhein pressed against the cage, preventing Ryhein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Ryhein is trying to force a seperation but Newsome has the dominant position.
Newsome misses with a body punch.
Newsome cracks Ryhein with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newsome is working Ryhein over against the cage.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tarrell Newsome will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein throws a leg kick
letting Newsome counter with a right hand.
That kick from Ryhein tenderised Newsome's leg. Newsome is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryhein needs to keep his hands up - Newsome had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Ryhein is rocked!
Newsome lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ryhein tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome!

Event: RISE 119
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryhein throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
A low kick from Ryhein misses #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ryhein! #SUB#
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryhein, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryhein is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1##SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliveira's guard.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Ryhein pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Oliveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryhein uses it to pass to side control.
Ryhein is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryhein off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Oliveira looking for the choke but no joy.
Oliveira controlling well, preventing Ryhein from escaping the position.
Ryhein trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip. #SUB#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryhein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryhein for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryhein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryhein for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ryhein reverses the position brilliantly into Oliveira's guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Ryhein pushes his legs off easily.
Ryhein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryhein has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryhein manages to pass to side control!
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira regains half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Ryhein has advanced to mount!
Oliveira is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Ryhein controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Ryhein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Ryhein maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joao Oliveira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ryhein tries to score with a low kick but Oliveira moves his leg out of the way.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
Oliveira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryhein.
Ryhein swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Ryhein misses #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryhein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryhein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryhein has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Ryhein defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Ryhein defends easily. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryhein content to stall in guard here.
Joao Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ryhein throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliveira's body to avoid the submission. Oliveira has instead reached around Ryhein's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joao Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Joao Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Kangas throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Kangas connects with a body shot that sends Ryhein's belly button to the back.
Ryhein tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
and Ryhein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Kangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Kangas blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy head kick
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kangas blocks the body kick.
Ryhein moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas lands with a good body shot.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Kangas shakes it off.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas moves out of range as Ryhein throws a body kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ryhein lands.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ryhein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryhein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Ryhein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a high kick.
Kangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas misses with a jab to the body
and Ryhein counters with a nice body shot.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryhein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryhein scores with a jab. Kangas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryhein scores with a sloppy right hand. Kangas should have avoided that one.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Kangas blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.#T3#
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ryhein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kangas tried to counter with a leg kick but Ryhein avoided it.
Ryhein scores with a punch to the head.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryhein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Kangas checks a low kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Kangas.
Ryhein slips under a jab from Kangas.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Ryhein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.#T4#
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Ryhein misses with a wild combination.
It appears Kangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryhein thows a body kick. Kangas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kangas jabs at Ryhein's body.
Kangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryhein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryhein is looking for the big counter here.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryhein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryhein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kangas.
Kangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the body
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Ryhein misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cau Ryhein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas defending well as Ryhein loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Ryhein counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryhein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Ryhein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Ryhein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Ryhein throws a nice looking combination but Kangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ryhein.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kangas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kangas throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ryhein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kangas connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Ryhein fakes the leg kick and cracks Kangas in the body.
Kangas throws a push kick but Ryhein slaps the foot to one side.
Kangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryhein connects with a nice looking jab.
Kangas misses with the combination. #T2#
Ryhein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryhein slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Ryhein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kangas's knee momentarily.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein lands with a straight right. Kangas didn't see that one coming.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein throws a right and a left that Kangas avoids nicely.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
Kangas checks a low kick from Ryhein.#T3#
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Kangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
Ryhein checks a leg kick.
Ryhein thumps Kangas with a low kick.
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Ryhein throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas is looking to clinch but Ryhein is avoiding it.
Kangas lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand.
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ryhein in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ryhein thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kangas.#T4#
A jab lands there for Ryhein.
Kangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Ryhein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Ryhein is predictable there
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Ryhein ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ryhein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryhein misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Ryhein.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Kangas slips under a jab from Ryhein.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Ryhein tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kangas.
A big left from Ryhein misses.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Ryhein backs away, Kangas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Ryhein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas scores with a nice body kick.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
Kangas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryhein moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryhein misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL#
Kangas gets a clinch.
Ryhein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein. #BC2#
Ryhein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Kangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Ryhein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kangas.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kangas is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangas misses with a hook. Ryhein ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryhein misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryhein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryhein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Ryhein throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas walks into a straight right hand from Ryhein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kangas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kangas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryhein throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryhein ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Ryhein misses with the combination.
Kangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Ryhein is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kangas there.
Kangas takes one to the side of the head.
Ryhein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryhein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryhein defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryhein.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kangas.
I think Ryhein 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Ryhein moves out of range as Ringo strikes.
Ryhein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ringo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryhein scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Ringo's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryhein takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ringo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick.
Good work by Ryhein as he checks the leg kick.
Ringo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringo jabs Ryhein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryhein tries to work over Ringo's front leg with a kick but Ringo checks it.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ringo.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Ringo misses.
Ryhein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ringo misses with a body shot.
Ryhein ducks under a wild hook from Ringo.
Johnny Ringo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryhein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ringo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryhein.
Ringo misses with a shot to the body
and Ryhein counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ringo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.#T1#
Ringo throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ringo misses with a hook. Ryhein ducked under it nicely.
Ryhein tries a low kick but Ringo avoids it.
Ringo throws a low kick but Ryhein avoids it.
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ryhein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryhein.
Ringo throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ringo misses the target.
Ringo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Ringo misses its intended target.
Ringo misses the shot to the body.
Ryhein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ringo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryhein scrambles back to his feet.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ringo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.
Ringo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryhein's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryhein motions for Ringo to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein misses with a body kick. #T2#
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Ringo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ringo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ringo.
Ryhein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Ryhein misses.
A quick step to the side and Ringo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ringo digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ringo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryhein.
Jab by Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ringo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryhein on the side of the head.
Ringo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryhein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ringo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ringo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryhein drops his hands momentarily and Ringo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ringo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Ringo throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Ryhein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ringo is able to avoid easily.
Ryhein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ringo lands a nice shot that snaps Ryhein's head back.
Ringo lands with an overhand left.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Ringo.
Ringo backing away here, and Ryhein unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ringo throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ringo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Ringo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryhein walks into a straight right hand from Ringo.
Ringo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ringo swings widly with a right hand
and Ryhein counters with a leg kick.
Ryhein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ringo.
A little jabbing left from Ryhein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ringo misses with a low kick.
Ringo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryheins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ringo throws a looping overhand right but Ryhein ducks down to avoid it.
Ringo throws a right hand that Ryhein ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryhein also avoids with ease.
Ryhein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ringo's head.
Ringo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryhein throws out the jab.
Ryhein scores with a jab.
Ringo throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Ringo looks to throw the jab but Ryhein is out of range.
Ringo with a nice cross.
Ringo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.
Ringo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Ryhein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ringo misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryhein.
Ringo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Ryhein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryhein stalks Ringo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ringo's face. Ringo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ringo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ringo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ringo blocks a leg kick.
Ringo throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
Ringo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryhein throws a body punch but Ringo moves out of range.
Ringo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Ringo as he connects with a hook.
Ringo stalks Ryhein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryhein's face. Ryhein staggers backwards, shaken.
Ringo throws a leg kick but Ryhein moved away.
Ryhein counters with a body kick.
Ryhein misses with a low kick as Ringo jumps back.
A big right from Ryhein misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ryhein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ringo has got the better of the exchanges.
Ringo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ringo misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ringo misses with an uppercut.
Ringo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Ryhein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryhein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ringo misses with a low kick.
Johnny Ringo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryhein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryhein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ringo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ringo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ringo cracks Ryhein with a good jab.
Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringo.
Ryhein feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Ryhein misses its intended target.
Ryhein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Ryhein lands.
Ringo scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringo sizes up Ryhein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Ringo.
Ryhein lands with a cross.
Ringo misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Ringo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ringo misses with a straight left.
Ringo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Ryhein misses.
Ringo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ringo ducks under a wild hook from Ryhein.
Ringo misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryhein misses the target.
Ringo with a nice cross.
Ringo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice combination there by Ringo.
Good standup being displayed there by Ringo as he connects with a hook.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ringo scores with a nice strike.
Ringo throws the left hand but Ryhein avoids the punch easily.
Ringo misses with a double jab
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Ringo 's knee. #T3#
Ringo lands a jab-cross combination.
Ringo scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryhein should have avoided that one.
Ringo lands a slapping body shot.
Ringo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Ringo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryhein.
A slow jab from Ringo misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Ringo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ringo blocks the leg kick.
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryhein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ringo thinking. #T4#
Ringo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryhein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryhein misses with a kick to the body.
Ryhein misses with a looping left.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ringo.
Ringo throws a chopping leg kick but Ryhein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ringo looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Ringo misses with a wild body shot.
Ringo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryhein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ringo misses with a low kick.
Ringo throws the left hand but Ryhein avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringo throws a leg kick
enabling Ryhein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ringo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryhein circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryhein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ringo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Ringo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Ringo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryhein misses with a kick to the body.
Ringo scores with a body shot.
Ringo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryhein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringo punishes Ryhein's body with a nice straight punch.
Ringo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ringo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ringo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryhein momentarily.
Ringo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ringo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ringo is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ringo throws a front kick aimed at Ryhein's knee but Ryhein avoids it well.
Ringo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ryhein throws out the jab.
Ringo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a body shot.
Ryhein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ringo loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
Ringo swings for the body but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ryhein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ringo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ringo throws out a loose jab but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Ringo.
Ringo throws a front kick aimed at Ryhein's knee but Ryhein avoids it well.
Ringo misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ringo checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ringo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein staying out of range there.
Ringo misses the jab.
Ryhein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cau Ryhein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ringo scores with a shot to the body.
Ringo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryhein can do to turn this around?
Ringo just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ringo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Ringo.
Ringo misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
Ryhein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ringo connects with a body shot.
Ryhein throws a chopping leg kick but Ringo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ringo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ringo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Ringo.
Ryhein misses with a hook. Ringo ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ryhein misses.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Ringo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ringo catches Ryhein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ringo checks a leg kick nicely.
Ryhein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnny Ringo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ringo misses with a wild combination.
Ryhein only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ryhein wants to land a leg kick but Ringo is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ringo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ryhein slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ringo misses the shot to the body.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ringo is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
A big right from Ryhein misses.
Ringo throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Ringo takes a swing at Ryhein's ribcage but misses.
Ringo lands a jab to Ryhein's midsection.
Ringo throws a hook to the side of Ryhein's head but Ryhein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Ringo.
Ringo lands a right hook to the body.
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
Ryhein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryhein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Ringo. That snapped Ryhein's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryhein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ryhein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ringo tries to land a leg kick but Ryhein saw it coming and moves away.
Ringo punishes Ryhein's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryhein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryhein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ringo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ringo looks to land a combination. Ryhein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ryhein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ringo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryhein's head.
Ringo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryhein.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryhein is just out of range.
Ryhein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ringo misses with a low kick.
Ryhein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Ringo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Ringo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ringo 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Ringo!
A relieved looking Johnny Ringo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE Fight Night 6
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Crash misses its intended target.
Crash checks a leg kick.
Ryhein moves out of range of the strikes.
Crash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Crash sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryhein is looking to slow Crash down with leg kicks.
Crash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash moves out of range as Ryhein throws a body kick.
Crash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryhein.
Crash defending well as Ryhein loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein throws the kick towards the body but Crash avoids it.
Ryhein tries to clinch up but Crash circles away and keeps his distance.
Crash is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Crash throws a series of punches but Ryhein avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ryhein! But no joy.
Crash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crash throws a looping overhand right but Ryhein ducks down to avoid it.
Crash throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
Crash swinging wildly here.
Ryhein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryhein throws an overhand right that lands on Crash's shoulder, as Crash tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Crash misses.
Ryhein tries a quick counter leg kick but Crash is wise to it.
Crash thuds a left hand into Ryhein's body.#T2#
Crash tries to move into range but Ryhein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crash misses with a looping left.
Crash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crash connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crash loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Crash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ryhein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crash.
Ryhein dips to his left and cracks Crash with an uppercut!
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Crash moved away.#T3#
Ryhein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crash was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryhein.
Ryhein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crash in his tracks.
Crash scores with a nice strike.
Crash throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ryhein to counter with a crisp jab.
Crash defending well as Ryhein loads up on a big left hand.
Crash blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Crash tests Ryhein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crash slips a straight right by Ryhein.
Crash looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.#T4#
Ryhein throws a chopping leg kick but Crash manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Crash.
It seemed like Ryhein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryhein misses the shot to the body.
Crash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryhein throws a big counter head kick but Crash avoids it with no problem.
Crash uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryhein has time to react.
Ryhein lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Ryhein.
Crash sizes up Ryhein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Crash.
Ryhein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crash is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Crash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crash on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ryhein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crash keeps the fight on the outside.
Crash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryhein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Crash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crash drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryhein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crash jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryhein can pounce on him. #T1#
Ryhein misses with a series of wild punches.
Crash misses with a few strikes there.
Crash misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crash lands a two punch combo.
Ryhein scores with a spinning back kick!
Ryhein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crash. That did some damage!
Joey Crash is winning the standup battle so far.
Crash looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein cracks Crash with an open hand slap.
Crash with a nice cross.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryhein throws a hook but Crash blocks it.
Crash lands a nice hook to Ryhein's body. Ryhein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crash.
Ryhein defending well as Crash loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein flicks out a counter leg kick but Crash steps away.
Crash avoids the head kick by Ryhein.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Crash misses its target.
The fighters circling - Crash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryhein swinging wildly here.
Crash misses with a looping right.
Ryhein loads up on a big right hand but Crash slips the punch.#T3#
Crash avoids the head kick by Ryhein.
Crash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryhein dodges the punch combination from Crash.
Ryhein throws a nice looking combination but Crash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crash lands with a right hand.
Ryhein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ryhein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crash takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein misses with the body kick
and Crash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Ryhein. #T4#
Ryhein defending well as Crash loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein is looking for the big counter here.
Ryhein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash takes one to the side of the head.
Crash lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crash.
Ryhein slips under a jab.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crash throws out the jab.
Ryhein looks to land a body kick but Crash moved away.
Crash swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crash.
Crash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ryhein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crash has got the better of the exchanges.
Crash connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Crash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Crash cracks Ryhein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crash throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Ryhein looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ryhein throws a right hand that misses
and Crash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ryhein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Crash.
Ryhein replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crash blocks it well.
Ryhein slips under a jab from Crash.
Crash tries to bum rush Ryhein with a series of wild strikes but Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryhein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ryhein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryhein can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein misses with a body shot.
Ryhein thumps Crash with a low kick.
Crash takes a swing at Ryhein's ribcage but misses.
Crash blocks a jab.#T1##CL2#
Ryhein clinches up against the cage.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crash gets through Ryhein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein has Crash pressed against the cage.
Crash lands with a right to the head.
Crash lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Crash.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Crash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryhein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crash looks to land a left hand but Ryhein moved out of range nicely.
Ryhein was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crash lands with a good body shot.
Crash lands a nice looking body shot.
Cau Ryhein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Crash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ryhein throws a right hand that misses
and Crash counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryhein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crash.
It looked like Crash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crash's corner calls for a 1-2. Crash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ryhein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryhein misses with a lunging right hand
and Crash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ryhein misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Crash. Those never looked like landing.
Ryhein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crash lands a nice hook to Ryhein's body. Ryhein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Ryhein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crash.
Crash with a jab.
Crash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryhein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein misses with a leg kick
and Crash counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A clash of legs there as Crash blocks the low kick.
Crash swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryhein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crash.
Ryhein is looking to clinch but Crash is avoiding it.
Crash tries to bum rush Ryhein with a series of wild strikes but Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Crash.
Ryhein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Crash misses with a straight right.
Ryhein looks for the body kick but Crash saw that one coming.
It looked like Crash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crash scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crash moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryhein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crash is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Crash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryhein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crash falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryhein counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryhein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein defending well as Crash loads up on a big left hand.
Crash moves out of range as Ryhein strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Crash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crash 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Crash!
Joey Crash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE X29
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
No joy there for Rouhini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Rouhini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rouhini's knee momentarily.
Rouhini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein throws a series of strikes that have Rouhini backpedaling.
Ryhein defending well as Rouhini loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryhein just misses with a punch to the body.
Rouhini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Rouhini does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouhini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rouhini's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rouhini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rouhini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Ryhein's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ryhein swats away the attempt to clinch by Rouhini.
Ryhein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryhein lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ryhein.#T1#
Ryhein misses with a double jab.
Rouhini feints the counter takedown.
Ryhein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rouhini misses with a double jab
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rouhini's knee momentarily.
Ryhein lands an overhand right.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a nice looking jab.
Rouhini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryhein counters with a low kick, right behind Rouhini 's knee.
Good leg kick by Ryhein.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
Ryhein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rouhini has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cau Ryhein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rouhini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryhein. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryhein!
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rouhini misses with a straight right. #T2##CL#
Ryhein instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rouhini blocks it.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Rouhini looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryhein has Rouhini pushed against the cage.
Ryhein stalling the fight.
Ryhein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rouhini avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Rouhini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein digs a right hand underneath Rouhini's ribcage. Rouhini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Ryhein on the inside. #T3#
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryhein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a shot to the body.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rouhini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryhein prevents it.
Cau Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Rouhini looks winded!
Ryhein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rouhini's elbow.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryhein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryhein slows down the pace here. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryhein stalling in the clinch.
Ryhein is leaning against Rouhini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rouhini controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ryhein.
Rouhini has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein has Rouhini pressed against the cage.
Ryhein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryhein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryhein prevents Rouhini from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rouhini misses with an uppercut
letting Ryhein counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Rouhini.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Ryhein avoids them all with ease.
Ryhein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rouhini walks into a left hand.
Cau Ryhein is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryhein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rouhini.
Rouhini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rouhini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryhein is fending him off so far but Rouhini persists. Nope, Ryhein circles away and we're back to standing.
Rouhini shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryhein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rouhini's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Rouhini misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryhein. That's going to slow Rouhini down.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Rouhini throws a series of punches but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ryhein with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rouhini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Rouhini is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice cross by Ryhein.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
Rouhini shoots in for a takedown but Ryhein shows good takedown defense.
Cau Ryhein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Rouhini.
Ryhein lunges at Rouhini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rouhini's hand.
Ryhein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rouhini can do to turn this around?
Rouhini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryhein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryhein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rouhini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ryhein.
Rouhini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryhein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rouhini swinging wildly here. #CL#
Ryhein has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryhein pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rouhini's elbow. #T2#
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards.
Ryhein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Rouhini trying to control the position but instead, Ryhein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rouhini into the cage.
Ryhein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryhein tries a body shot but Rouhini blocks it.
Ryhein lands a nice uppercut.
Ryhein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rouhini misses with some punches.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
Ryhein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rouhinis head. #T3#
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rouhini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryhein content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Rouhini is breathing heavily.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as Rouhini controls the action.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of Rouhini's head.
Rouhini letting Ryhein take a breather here.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
A right hand to the body from Ryhein.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rouhini has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryhein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryhein slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Ryhein.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cau Ryhein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rouhini blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a right hand.
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 right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryhein as Rouhini tries to tie him up.
Ryhein gets through Rouhini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryhein scores with a hook to the body.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rouhini misses with the head strike.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein stuns Rouhini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryhein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryhein wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein tests Rouhini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryhein lands with a right hand.
Rouhini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rouhini tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Ryhein throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Rouhini shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ryhein moves into the clinch.
Ryhein manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rouhini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Rouhini looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rouhini is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryhein has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rouhini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryhein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ryhein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rouhini up against the cage.#T2#
Ryhein is working Rouhini over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein stalls.
Ryhein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryhein scores with a hook to the body.
Rouhini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Ryhein.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of Rouhini's head.
Come on Ryhein - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but Rouhini avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Good body shot from Ryhein.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein taking a breather.
Ryhein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryhein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ryhein.
Nice body punch from Ryhein.
Ryhein pushes Rouhini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
A short left from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rouhini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rouhini backwards. #T4#
Ryhein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rouhini or not.
Rouhini has Ryhein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryhein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryhein is working Rouhini over against the cage.
Ryhein lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ryhein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Ryhein.
Gabe Rouhini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryhein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rouhini.
Ryhein presses Rouhini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Ryhein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Ryhein as the two fighters clinch.
Ryhein digs a right hand underneath Rouhini's ribcage. Rouhini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cau Ryhein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryhein 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
The Kidd punishes Ryhein's body with a nice straight punch.
The Kidd throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryhein counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryhein slips under a jab.
Ryhein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a looping right.
The Kidd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryhein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Kidd throws out the jab.
The Kidd misses the body punch
and Ryhein counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Ryhein closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ryhein.
The Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ryhein - that landed with a thud.
Ryhein lands a left hand.
The Kidd tries to work over Ryhein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryhein stalling in the clinch.
The Kidd lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ryhein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
A short right from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
Ryhein scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
The Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing The Kidd back against the cage.
Ryhein looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryhein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Kidd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein keeps control of The Kidd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Kidd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
The Kidd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryhein tries to work over The Kidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Kidd pushes Ryhein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
Ryhein scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryhein tries a body shot but The Kidd blocks it.
Ryhein lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
The Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein pushes The Kidd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryhein.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
The Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kidd controls his hands.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as The Kidd controls the action.
The Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
The Kidd misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Kidd backwards.
The Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryhein's elbow.
The Kidd tries to circle away but Ryhein has him pinned against the cage.
The Kidd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
The Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from The Kidd fails to land.
The Kidd misses with some punches.
The Kidd prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryhein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Kidd's elbow.
The Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
The Kidd prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
The Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryhein has a couple of punches blocked by The Kidd.
A body shot lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ryhein wants to stall. #T4#
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but The Kidd avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
The referee calls for Ryhein to work.
Ryhein is leaning against The Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Kidd misses with a body punch.
Ryhein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kidd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein blocks a body shot from The Kidd.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryhein.
The Kidd tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Kidd blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from The Kidd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but The Kidd avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
Ryhein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Kidd blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ryhein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ryhein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryhein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Kidd can do to turn this around?
The Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Ryhein ducks down to avoid it.
The Kidd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Kidd misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
The Kidd throws a shot from downtown. Ryhein moves away and avoids it.
As The Kidd backs away, Ryhein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ryhein connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryhein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from The Kidd.
The Kidd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryhein.
Ryhein is looking to slow The Kidd down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryhein throws a leg kick which misses The Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as The Kidd tries to avoid it.
The Kidd misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Kidd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryhein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Kidd.#T1#
Ryhein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryhein lands a nice looking body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ryhein there.
Ryhein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ryhein throws a leg kick which misses The Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as The Kidd tries to avoid it.
Ryhein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Kidd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick.
Ryhein moves out of range as The Kidd strikes.
Ryhein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryhein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryhein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryhein.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Kidd is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
The Kidd takes a swing at Ryhein's ribcage but misses.
Ryhein half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Kidd throws a right hand that misses
and Ryhein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Kidd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
The Kidd throws a body punch but Ryhein moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Ryhein moves into range and clinches up with The Kidd.
Cau Ryhein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from The Kidd.
The Kidd lands a shoulder strike.
The Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
The Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
Ryhein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryhein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein digs a right hand into The Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Kidd's gas tank.
The Kidd throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryhein lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Kidd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
Ryhein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryhein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Kidd prevents a body shot from Ryhein.
The Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
The Kidd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
Ryhein lands a left hand.
The Kidd throws a head punch that misses.
The Kidd misses with a body punch.
The Kidd tries a body shot but Ryhein blocks it.
Ryhein tries a body shot but The Kidd blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for The Kidd.
The Kidd blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
The Kidd blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a body punch.
The Kidd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein tries to work over The Kidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Ryhein digs a right hand underneath The Kidd's ribcage. The Kidd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Kidd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryhein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryhein tries a body shot but The Kidd blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryhein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryhein leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Ryhein.
Ryhein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Kidd can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein tries to work over The Kidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Kidd misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
The Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Kidd's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The Kidd ducks under a wild hook from Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
The Kidd punishes Ryhein's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryhein motions for The Kidd to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Kidd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ryhein!
Ryhein throws a leg kick but The Kidd moved away.
Ryhein slips a jab from The Kidd.
The Kidd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein defending well as The Kidd loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryhein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Ryhein.
The Kidd keeps the fight on the outside.
The Kidd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryhein.
Ryhein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryhein. That's going to slow The Kidd down. #CL#
Ryhein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryhein's elbow.
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
Ryhein is trying to maintain a safe position but The Kidd gets an underhook and turns Ryhein into the cage.
The Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryhein.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryhein prevents a body shot from The Kidd.
The Kidd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
The Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryhein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
Ryhein slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from The Kidd fails to land. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Ryhein.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
The Kidd tries to throw a body punch but Ryhein avoids it by throwing The Kidd back against the cage.
Ryhein tries to throw a body punch but The Kidd avoids it by throwing Ryhein back against the cage.
The Kidd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Kidd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Kidd misses with a punch to the body.
The Kidd blocks a body shot from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Ryhein.
The Kidd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryhein's elbow.
Ryhein blocks an uppercut.
The Kidd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryhein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Kidd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein digs a right hand into The Kidd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Kidd's gas tank. #T3#
Ryhein just leaning against The Kidd, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Kidd.
The Kidd scores with a shot to the side of Ryhein's head.
A nice left hand lands by Ryhein.
Ryhein controlling the action here for a moment.
The Kidd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Kidd swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryhein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryhein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Ryhein - that landed with a thud.
Ryhein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Kidd is keeping busy.
Ryhein tries to work over The Kidd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Ryhein on the inside.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryhein stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Kidd backwards.
Ryhein can't find room to land a body shot as The Kidd controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from The Kidd fails to land.
Ryhein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Kidd's elbow.
Ryhein lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Ryhein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryhein scores with a shot to the side of The Kidd's head.
The Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
The Kidd has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein.
A right hand to the body from The Kidd.
Ryhein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryhein lands a body shot.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryhein.
The Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juice The Kidd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kidd misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cau Ryhein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryhein 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Ryhein cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Ryhein clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryhein tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryhein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kangas is keeping busy.
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kangas. #T1#
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas cracks Ryhein with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kangas.
Ryhein looks winded!
Kangas lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Ryhein's ribcage. Ryhein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kangas.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
A short left from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Ryhein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas pushes Ryhein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryhein takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Ryhein is rocked!#T3#
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ryhein with a big uppercut! Ryhein tries to clinch up but Kangas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ryhein to the mat! Ryhein covers up and Kangas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tapani Kangas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 16, 2021

#R1#
Ryhein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Gomez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryhein trying to control the position.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryhein is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryhein is keeping the position for now.
Ryhein keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Ryhein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryhein manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Ryhein's guard. #SUB#
Gomez drops back looking for a leg! Ryhein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryhein manages to kick Gomez off! Gomez jumps back into Ryhein's guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Ryhein is keeping the position.
Gomez advances position into side control!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gomez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gomez working away.#SUB#
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryhein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Ryhein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Gomez is working to tighten his grip on Ryhein's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ryhein has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gomez is really squeezing tight and eventually Ryhein passes out! Gomez breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ronnie Gomez !

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