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The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 970 p4p, 283 weight class) and Ryan Montana (ranked 110 p4p, 37 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana slips under a jab from From Statefarm.
Montana drives through and clinches with From Statefarm against the cage.
Montana manages to pull guard.
From Statefarm postures up.
From Statefarm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
From Statefarm 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.
Montana looking to control.
From Statefarm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montana pulls From Statefarm in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana controls From Statefarm momentarily but From Statefarm frees himself.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Freaky Fight Club inform us that Montana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Montana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. From Statefarm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
From Statefarm stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
From Statefarm wants to pass the guard but Montana is keeping the position.
Montana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. From Statefarm is aware though and is defending well.
From Statefarm is pushing down on Montana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montana is fighting to maintain full guard but From Statefarm has managed to sneak the leg through.
Montana tries to get to full guard but From Statefarm has control of the leg.
From Statefarm passes to side control.
Montana is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana is looking to improve his position.
From Statefarm seems to be looking for submissions.
Montana is refusing to be controlled, as From Statefarm sits in half guard.
Montana is trying to control but From Statefarm manages to pass to mount!
From Statefarm trying to control but he's not successful this time.
From Statefarm looking for a guillotine from mount but Montana is having none of it.
From Statefarm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Montana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana manages to get back to half guard.
Montana wants to control but From Statefarm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montana might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control From Statefarm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
From Statefarm trying to control the pace.
Montana is looking for a sweep. From Statefarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
From Statefarm wants to pass the guard but Montana is defending well.
Montana is trying to control but can't.
From Statefarm trying to control from half guard but Montana is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montana is positioning himself well to prevent From Statefarm advancing to mount.
Montana moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Montana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and From Statefarm defends well.
Montana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
From Statefarm passes easily into side control. Nice work.
From Statefarm trying to control the position but Montana is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
From Statefarm has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Montana!
Montana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
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 Jake From Statefarm will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montana throws a jab when From Statefarm was well out of range.
Montana is looking to clinch but From Statefarm is avoiding it.
From Statefarm drives through and clinches with Montana against the cage.
Montana ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Montana no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
From Statefarm 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.
Montana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead From Statefarm passes into side control.
From Statefarm trying to control the action but Montana is working from the bottom.
Montana tries to bench press From Statefarm off him but From Statefarm keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm trying to control the position but Montana is working away.
From Statefarm is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Montana struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana manages to get back to half guard.
From Statefarm wants to work for an arm triangle but Montana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
From Statefarm prevents Montana from improving his position.
Still in half guard, From Statefarm seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
From Statefarm continues to stall.
From Statefarm prevents Montana from improving his position.
Montana is not content to let From Statefarm control the position.
Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montana trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but From Statefarm manages to pass to mount!
From Statefarm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Montana is looking to escape.
Montana keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
From Statefarm trying to control but Montana is having none of it.
Montana is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Montana is defending against the submission attempts here by From Statefarm.
Montana is looking to improve his position.
From Statefarm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Montana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm wants to control but Montana is keeping him busy.
Montana keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jake From Statefarm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montana tries to roll over but From Statefarm keeps him under control.
From Statefarm content to control rather than advance.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana trying to control but From Statefarm postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montana is looking to improve his position.
From Statefarm is looking to advance position but Montana won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake From Statefarm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montana moves into the clinch.
Ryan Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Montana misses with a punch on the inside.
Montana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables From Statefarm to keep the fight standing.
From Statefarm being controlled against the cage.
Montana pulls guard.
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. From Statefarm defends it easily.
From Statefarm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is not content to let From Statefarm control the position.
Montana gets full guard.
Montana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. From Statefarm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. From Statefarm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
From Statefarm tries to free his leg and advance position but Montana is retaining full guard.
From Statefarm sitting in guard here, content to control.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana looking to hit a scissor sweep but From Statefarm is one step ahead there.
Montana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but From Statefarm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
From Statefarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm controlling from the top position.
Montana has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think From Statefarm should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Montana has tightened it up now! From Statefarm should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brunta Nguana (ranked 453 p4p, 980 weight class) and Marc Schlager (ranked 57 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Schlager has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunta Nguana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Schlager!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana goes for a double leg but Schlager avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schlager continues to drive forward.
Nguana sets himself, and Schlager steps forward looking for the clinch! Nguana avoids it this time.
Schlager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlager jumps guard but Nguana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Schlager jumps guard.
Schlager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Schlager is tightening it up a little... Nguana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nguana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nguana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Schlager!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marc Schlager!
A relieved looking Marc Schlager 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Ford (ranked 915 p4p, 958 weight class) and Remy Leeuwenhoek (ranked 103 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adonis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Remy Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ford wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
Leeuwenhoek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Leeuwenhoek.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Leeuwenhoek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leeuwenhoek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leeuwenhoek.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Leeuwenhoek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Leeuwenhoek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek breaks from the clinch.
Adonis Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeuwenhoek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ford tries to clinch
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ford is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ford moves away from the strike by Leeuwenhoek.
Ford wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Leeuwenhoek circles away.
Ford tries to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek circles away and keeps his distance.
Ford closes the distance but Leeuwenhoek moves to the side
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Leeuwenhoek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford tries to counter by clinching up but Leeuwenhoek breaks away and moves out of range.
Ford wants to clinch
and Leeuwenhoek counters with an inside leg kick.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leeuwenhoek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Leeuwenhoek only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Ford wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big counter head kick but Ford avoids it with no problem.
Leeuwenhoek cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs.
Ford moves in looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek pushes him off.
Leeuwenhoek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeuwenhoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeuwenhoek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leeuwenhoek with a hook.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek finds it's way through Ford's defenses.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Ford has managed to clinch.
Ford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leeuwenhoek walks away with a smile on his face. Ford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ford wants to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek keeps it at a distance.
Leeuwenhoek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is avoiding it.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch but Leeuwenhoek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeuwenhoek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeuwenhoek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeuwenhoek.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leeuwenhoek breaks from the clinch.
Ford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ford jumps guard but Leeuwenhoek stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford wants to clinch.
Leeuwenhoek feints a counter leg kick.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeuwenhoek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Leeuwenhoek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leeuwenhoek swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Ford tries to clinch up but Leeuwenhoek circles away and keeps his distance.
Leeuwenhoek throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford tries to clinch there but Leeuwenhoek circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Leeuwenhoek dominated that 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 fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford is looking to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is avoiding it.
Leeuwenhoek scores with the left hand. Ford knows he should have avoided that one.
Ford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford moves into the clinch.
Ford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leeuwenhoek to keep the fight standing.
Ford jumps guard but Leeuwenhoek stands there with Ford around his waist. Ford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leeuwenhoek smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to clinch but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it.
Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ford! Leeuwenhoek dives in looking to finish! Ford is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Leeuwenhoek!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 30 p4p, 898 weight class) and Luke Ridley (ranked 5 p4p, 100 weight class). Frost's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Procreation (of the Wicked). Eric Frost is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ridley.
 It looks like Eric Frost has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ridley. Those never looked like landing.
Ridley throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridley sprawls and moves away.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ridley connects with a crisp jab.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley misses with a wild body shot.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost slips a jab from Ridley.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridley connects with a crisp jab.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Ridley throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ridley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frost to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost pushes down on Ridley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Ridley.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Ridley keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ridley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ridley has escaped and now he's on top!
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Frost throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridley uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Ridley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ridley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ridley working away.
Frost regains half guard.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Frost wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy.
Ridley winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ridley slips a nice elbow through Frost's hands, connecting with Frost's forehead.
Ridley wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Frost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Ridley.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Ridley avoids it well and moves away.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Ridley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridley takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ridley to the mat! Ridley manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Ridley striking off his back but it's not causing Frost any problems.
Ridley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Frost drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ridley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ridley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ridley!
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ridley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Frost actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying to control but can't.
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley.
Frost moves into full guard.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is pulling down on Ridley's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley connects with a couple of short punches.
Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ridley is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.
Frost is looking for a triangle here but Ridley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ridley wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Ridley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frost gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost is trying is best to control the position here.
Frost continues to stall.
Ridley drops an elbow to the side of Frost's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ridley defends well.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ridley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ridley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The cut man is working on Eric Frost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridley!
Ridley gets back to half guard.
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost is trying to control the action in half guard but Ridley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frost is looking to advance position but Ridley won't allow it.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Ridley defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley actively working from the bottom here.
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ridley sees it coming and defends easily.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley is still trying to improve position.
Frost wants to free his trapped foot but Ridley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frost prevents Ridley from getting a body triangle.
Ridley scores with punches to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ridley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley wins by unanimous decision!
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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