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Event:
MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ridley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington trying to control the position but instead, Ridley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washington into the cage.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington jumps guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ridley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington misses with a hook.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.#BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it. #T1##CL#
Ridley gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Ridley trying to land knees to the body.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ridley walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ridley misses with a straight right.
Washington wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Ridley pushes him off.
Ridley lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley unleashes a big counter combination but Washington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ridley misses with the combination.
Ridley slips a jab from Washington.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Ridley tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries to pull guard but Ridley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington avoiding damage as Ridley throws knees to the body.
Ridley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridley is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Washington is looking to control Ridley's arms but Ridley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridley is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridley throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.#CL#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ridley, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridley.
Washington prevents Ridley from breaking the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Washington decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ridley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ridley works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Ridley trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Ridley defends easily.
#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ridley is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Ridley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ridley passes to side control. #T4#
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ridley moves nicely into side control.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ridley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington wants to improve his position but Ridley is controlling well.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily.
Ridley slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridley circles away.
Ridley throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington misses with a straight left.
Ridley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington slips a jab from Ridley.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1##TD2#
Ridley has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Ridley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington is staying active underneath Ridley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley moves nicely into side control.
Ridley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Washington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ridley. #SUB2#
Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley.
#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Ridley is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a triangle but Ridley pushes his legs off easily.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley pushes down on Washington's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Ridley there. #T3#
Ridley winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes.
Ridley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley controlling the pace. #SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Ridley in his half guard.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well. #SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ridley winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington is not content to let Ridley control the position.#SUB2#
Ridley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ridley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ridley lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Justice Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridley misses with a hook.
Ridley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridley lands with a nice body punch.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ridley cracks Washington with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Washington falls to his knees and Ridley doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Pierce misses with an uppercut. Ridley saw that one coming.
Pierce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley misses with the combination.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierce moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Pierce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
It seemed like Ridley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Pierce slips the punch.
Pierce is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pierce is able to avoid easily.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.#CL2#
Ridley closes the distance and pushes Pierce back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ridley tightens his grip and picks Pierce up, before dumping him to the ground. Pierce manages to land in guard.
Pierce controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierce wants to sweep here but Ridley controlling him for the moment.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ridley stops Pierce from standing up.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierce has Ridley pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley postures up in Pierce's guard and throws a big left but Pierce blocks it. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ridley is working Pierce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ridley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ridley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Ridley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ridley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pierce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ridley.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
Pierce is trying to stand up here but Ridley is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley prevents Pierce from improving his position.
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Ridley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Pierce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pierce tries to roll over but Ridley keeps him under control.
Pierce wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ridley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ridley on the ground.
Ridley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Pierce missing with punches from the bottom.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes.
Pierce trying to control but Ridley postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridley lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Pierce is rocked!
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ridley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Pierce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce tries to kick Ridley off but Ridley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Pierce trying to hold on to Ridley's head to control him but Ridley postures up.
Pierce seems to have got his legs back now.
Ridley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pierce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ridley working over Pierce with some ground and pound. Pierce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pierce is trying to get back to full guard.
Ridley winds up and cracks Pierce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ridley trying to control from half guard but Pierce is working away.
Ridley winds up and cracks Pierce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pierce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierce tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ridley lands strikes from half guard.
Ridley prevents Pierce from standing back up.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pierce misses with a hook. Ridley ducked under it nicely.
Ridley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierce defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pierce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Ridley wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ridley drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Pierce avoiding damage as Ridley throws knees to the body.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Ridley is controlling him.
Pierce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierce is trying to force a seperation but Ridley has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce tries to break free but Ridley pushes him back against the cage.
Ridley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pierce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierce throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Ridley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridley cracks Pierce with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley misses with a straight left.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.#T2#
Ridley throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ridley finds it's way through Pierce's defenses.
Ridley throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierce misses the target.
Pierce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierce manages to avoid it.
Pierce throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley slips under a jab from Pierce.
Ridley blocks a jab.
Ridley misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierce is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Pierce. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
Ridley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pierce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pierce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ridley throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ridley throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ridley drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Ridley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridley lands a left hand.
#T4#
Pierce is trying to push Ridley away but Ridley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pierce tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierce tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridley.
Pierce working aggressively here.
A short right from Ridley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce lands with a left to the head.
Ridley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridley is leaning against Pierce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Ridley keeps him there for the moment.
Ridley scores with a hook to the body.
Ridley is stalling here.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce is looking to break free of the clinch but Ridley has double underhooks.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A punch combination from Ridley misses.
Pierce misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ridley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierce blocking some punches.
Ridley prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Ridley prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Ridley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierce.
A right hand to the body from Ridley.
A right hand to the body from Ridley.
Pierce is trying to push Ridley away but Ridley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Ridley gets through Pierce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ridley has him pressed against the cage.
Ridley just leaning against Pierce, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridley tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierce avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierce.
Pierce being controlled against the cage.
Pierce is trying to break free.
Pierce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ridley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pierce uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ridley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierce tries to stand but Ridley is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierce wants to stand but Ridley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Pierce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ridley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierce has managed to get both his arms back between Ridley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pierce is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ridley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pierce is looking to defend but Ridley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pierce! Ridley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pierce taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Machado has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Ridley stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ridley misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Ridley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machado can't fight it off and eventually Ridley manages to take the fight to the floor. Machado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machado is trying to control the position but Ridley postures up. #SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Ridley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ridley defends well.#SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ridley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Machado looking for a triangle here. Ridley is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ridley is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alvro Machado!
Alvro Machado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Preston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Preston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.
Ridley throws out a powerful jab.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Preston digs a good hook to Ridley's body.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Ridley's shoulder, as Ridley tries to avoid the shot.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Preston counters with a series of strikes. Ridley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Ridley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Preston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley darts in looking for a takedown but Preston gets double underhooks and turns Ridley into the cage.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Ridley slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridley.
Preston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ridley's head.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston blocks a jab.
Ridley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridley misses with a takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston takes one on the button.#T2#
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Preston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Ridley swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Ridley works Preston's body with a nice hook.
Preston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridley in his tracks.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridley has his takedown stuffed
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.#T3#
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Nice cross by Ridley.
Ridley slips under a jab.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridley swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
It looked like Preston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridley.
Ridley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Ridley ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ridley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Preston misses.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Preston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley drops his hands momentarily and Preston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ridley. Beautiful body shot.
Preston takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ridley lunges at Preston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Preston's hand.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridley as he connects with a hook.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
Ridley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Preston eats them both and turns towards Ridley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
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 Mike Preston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Preston needs to keep his hands up - Ridley had a free shot at his head there.
Preston walks into a jab.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Preston misses its target.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Preston is out of range.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Preston misses the target.
Ridley misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston throws a big counter combination but Ridley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston lands with a cross.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Preston avoids it easily.
Preston throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ridley misses with a straight left.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ridley.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridley.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley moves away from the strike by Preston.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridley, as that shot connected.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Preston slips a jab and a cross from Ridley.
Preston throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Preston cracks Ridley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Ridley misses with a lunging right hand
and Preston counters with a left to the body.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridley thinking.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Preston connects with a body shot.
Preston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ridley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ridley looks to clinch but Preston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ridley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Preston! |
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Event:
MILF 32
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Knight is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
#TD#
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight cracks Ridley with a big right hand but Ridley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Ridley parries the strikes from Knight easily there. Knight is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ridley to escape.
Ridley is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Ridley defending against the ground and pound.
Ridley is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ridley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Knight are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ridley to see if he's OK.
Ridley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
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!#SUB2#
Ridley looking to break Knight's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knight remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ridley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ridley lands shots from the back.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight covering up well and avoiding damage.
Knight trying to control the hands but Ridley breaks the grip. #T3#
Ridley struggling to land strikes to the head as Knight covers up.
Ridley connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Knight to escape the position.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ridley.
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Knight defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ridley's arms. #SUB2#
Ridley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley punches Knight on the ear. #T4#
Ridley is trying to control but Knight is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Knight is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ridley.
Ridley tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Ridley punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ridley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley landing shots from mount.
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 Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Ridley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Ridley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Knight seems keen to control Ridley's posture.
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. #T1#
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ridley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ridley pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xavier Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Ridley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ridley connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridley.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ridley is working away from the top position though.
Ridley trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Ridley tries to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Knight avoiding Ridley 's attempts to control his hands.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Ridley can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Ridley.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ridley.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Ridley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridley! But no joy.
Ridley cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight tries for a takedown but Ridley circles away easily
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight looks for a takedown but Ridley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridley as he avoids it easily.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ridley gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Ridley throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2##SUB2#
Ridley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ridley, into his guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ridley holds on and takes a little breather.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ridley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight cracks Ridley with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ridley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley postures up.
#T4#
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ridley landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is not content to let Ridley control the position. #SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Ridley!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Ridley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Jab by Ridley.
Ridley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haraguchi backs up against the cage.
Haraguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haraguchi blocks a jab.
Ridley catches Haraguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haraguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haraguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridley throws out the jab. #TD2#
Haraguchi looking to score a takedown here. Ridley is defending well but Haraguchi drives through and ends up in Ridley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haraguchi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ridley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haraguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ridley is looking for a triangle but Haraguchi pushes his legs off easily.
Haraguchi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ridley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haraguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ridley!
Haraguchi prevents Ridley from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ridley is squirming around, avoiding Haraguchi's attempts to control the action.
Ridley working to try and regain half guard.
Ridley tries to hold on but Haraguchi postures up.
Haraguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ridley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haraguchi raining down shots from the mount!
Ridley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haraguchi is keen to just control but Ridley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Haraguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haraguchi wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley wants to sweep here but Haraguchi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Haraguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Luke Ridley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haraguchi throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haraguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haraguchi.
Haraguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Ridley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haraguchi shoots and misses
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ridley duly obliges.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley looks to land a combination but Haraguchi avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ridley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley lands a jab to the head.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Haraguchi walks into a left hand.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haraguchi's head backwards.
Luke Ridley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haraguchi throws a right hand that Ridley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridley also avoids with ease.
Ridley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Ridley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Haraguchi.
Haraguchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haraguchi somewhat.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraguchi can do to turn this around?
Haraguchi is breathing heavily.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the head.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley scores with a nice strike.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haraguchi's hands.
Ridley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ridley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridley misses with a hook
enabling Haraguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ridley misses. #TD2#
Haraguchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ridley is trying to defend but Haraguchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shin Haraguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ridley wants to control but Haraguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ridley trying to get back to full guard but Haraguchi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ridley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ridley taking shots to the head.
Ridley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Haraguchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ridley wants to hold on but Haraguchi pushes him away.
Haraguchi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haraguchi landing punches.
Ridley is desperately trying to improve his position but Haraguchi has a good base and remains in mount.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Haraguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haraguchi throwing strikes here but Ridley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley gets back to half guard.
Haraguchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ridley controlling the position for now.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Haraguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ridley lands a nice hook to Haraguchi's body. Haraguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ridley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haraguchi doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Haraguchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ridley was covering up waiting for the punch and Haraguchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ridley controls Haraguchi momentarily but Haraguchi frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley seems keen to control Haraguchi's posture.#SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Haraguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haraguchi works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Haraguchi being controlled here momentarily.
Haraguchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haraguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ridley is tightening it up a little... Haraguchi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haraguchi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haraguchi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ridley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Ridley!
Our winner, Luke Ridley, 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. |
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Event:
UIW 10: Road to Champions 4
Date: Feb 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Ellison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellison's waist but Ellison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ridley off to one side.
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ellison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ridley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Ellison.
Ridley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellison lands a slapping body shot.
Lee Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison throws a right and a left that Ridley avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley misses the jab.
Ellison scores with a three punch combo!
Ellison misses with a body shot
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Ellison has been cut.
Ellison staying out of range there.
Ellison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ellison throws a series of strikes that have Ridley backpedaling.
Ridley looks for a takedown but Ellison sprawls well.
Ridley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellison circles away.
Lee Ellison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ridley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ridley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellison throws a combination. Ridley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Ridley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Ellison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ellison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ellison lands a jab.
Ellison just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee Ellison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Ellison. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ellison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ellison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridley with a hook.
Ellison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
Ellison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Ellison.
Ridley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellison takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison scores with a body shot.
Ellison is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ellison is looking to wear down Ridley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ridley tries to bum rush Ellison with a series of wild strikes but Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ellison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Ridley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 jab from Ridley finds it's way through Ellison's defenses. #TD2#
Ridley shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellison's guard.
Ellison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellison wants to stand but Ridley is controlling the position.
Ridley is working Ellison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ellison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ridley on the ground.
Ridley stops Ellison from standing up.
Ridley lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ellison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ellison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ellison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ellison lunges at Ridley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ridley's hand.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Ellison's head but Ellison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellison tries to bum rush Ridley with a series of wild strikes but Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridley feints the counter takedown.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily.
Ellison tries to bum rush Ridley with a series of wild strikes but Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Ridley avoids the body shot from Ellison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellison.
Lee Ellison is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellison 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.
Ellison misses with a body shot.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range. #T1#
Ellison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Ridley misses.
Ellison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ellison throws a series of punches but Ridley avoids them all with ease.
Ridley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Ellison.
Ellison lands a nice shot that snaps Ridley's head back.
Ellison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellison.
Ellison lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridley throws the left hand but Ellison avoids the punch easily.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
Ellison cracks a nice hook into Ridley's ribs.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range. #T2#
Ellison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ridley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellison.
Ridley wants to counter with a clinch but Ellison pushes him away.
Ellison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ridley backs up against the cage.
Ellison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ellison takes one to the chin there.
Ellison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ridley circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Ellison. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ellison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ridley throws a jab when Ellison was well out of range.#T3#
Ellison misses with a double jab.
Ellison scores with a hook to the body. Ridley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ellison throws out a powerful jab.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellison misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridley! But no joy.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ellison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ridley backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellison with a nice cross.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridley. Ridley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Ridley.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ellison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ellison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ellison's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ellison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Ellison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellison scores with a body shot.
Ellison takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ridley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellison misses with a straight right.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley throws a hook but Ellison blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ellison ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
It looked like Ellison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridley.
Ellison scores with a shot to the body.
Ridley dodges the punch combination from Ellison.
Ellison misses with a two punch combination.
Ridley shoots in for a double leg but Ellison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellison jabs at Ridley's body.
Ellison throws a right hand that Ridley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridley also avoids with ease.
Ellison lands a body shot.
Ridley lands a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison catches Ridley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ellison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridley. That snapped Ellison's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ridley slips a jab from Ellison.
Ellison cracks Ridley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ellison looks to throw the jab but Ridley is out of range.
Ridley slips a jab and a cross from Ellison.
Ellison cracks a nice hook into Ridley's ribs.#KD2#
Ridley bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ellison! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#Ellison is rocked!
Ridley gets to his feet and stands over Ellison, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ellison felt that one! Ridley unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ellison from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ridley!
A relieved looking Luke Ridley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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