Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DUEL 207
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Kinshaw sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Kinshaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kinshaw defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Kinshaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Kinshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinshaw momentarily.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Kinshaw's head back.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
We've been told by Ridgeway's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kinshaw's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Kinshaw there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway wants to slow Kinshaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinshaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kinshaw digs a good hook to Ridgeway's body.
Kinshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinshaw moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw lands a head shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Kinshaw is out of range.
Kinshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kinshaw moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeway pushes him off.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Ridgeway. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kinshaw checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Kinshaw checks it.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Kinshaw counters with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Kinshaw connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Kinshaw slips the punch.
Kinshaw lands with a right hand.
Kinshaw tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Kinshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Kinshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinshaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
And Kinshaw responds with a good body kick, but Ridgeway manages to step out the way in time.
Ridgeway ducks right into an uppercut from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway swats away the attempt to clinch by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch but Ridgeway is avoiding it.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kinshaw lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinshaw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that half lands.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Kinshaw avoided it.
Kinshaw avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinshaw! But no joy.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Kinshaw cracks Ridgeway with a good jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
Kinshaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw moved away.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinshaw misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Kinshaw avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway jabs Kinshaw right on the nose. Kinshaw blinks but takes it well.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinshaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Kinshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kinshaw lands with an overhand left.
Kinshaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway throws a front kick that sends Kinshaw stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Kinshaw moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kinshaw is able to avoid easily.
Kinshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinshaw can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Kinshaw's side.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range. #T1#
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Kinshaw throws a big counter head kick but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway defending well as Kinshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kinshaw's head backwards.
Kinshaw wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Kinshaw misses.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinshaw can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinshaw throws a one two combo.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Kinshaw moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Kinshaw.#T2#
Kinshaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kinshaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kinshaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.#CL2#
Kinshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kinshaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Kinshaw controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kinshaw is trying to pull guard but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage.
Kinshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kinshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Ridgeway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kinshaw blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway managing to block the knees to the body from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kinshaw throws an elbow but misses.
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kinshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Kinshaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kinshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Kinshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Kinshaw tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kinshaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kinshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kinshaw working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kinshaw. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kinshaw or not.
Kinshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Kinshaw missing with knees to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kinshaw backwards.
Kinshaw misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Kinshaw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kinshaw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Ridgeway gets to his feet. Kinshaw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice uppercut lands for Ridgeway. That snapped Kinshaw's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Kinshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kinshaw tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway catches Kinshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kinshaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Kinshaw avoids it.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinshaw sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinshaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kinshaw is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw takes one to the chin there.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Kinshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kinshaw looks to land a combination. Ridgeway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kinshaw blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway thumps Kinshaw with a low kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kinshaw checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kinshaw gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kinshaw's knee momentarily.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kinshaw counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kinshaw lands with a slapping head kick.
Ridgeway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kinshaw under the eye.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kinshaw can pounce on him.
Kinshaw walks into a straight right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Kinshaw ducked under it nicely.
Kinshaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Kinshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Kinshaw down. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw tries to clinch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Karter Kinshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway cracks Kinshaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Kinshaw moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kinshaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with an outside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Kinshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kinshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Kinshaw connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kinshaw ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kinshaw lands a glancing blow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kinshaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Kinshaw avoids it easily.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ridgeway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kinshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kinshaw throws a quick head kick that knocks Ridgeway silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kinshaw is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Karter Kinshaw!
Karter Kinshaw is the new lightweight champion!

Event: DUEL 203
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway 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.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ridgeway slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bastard avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ridgeway!
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ridgeway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Bastard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Bastard avoids it.
Bastard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Nice body kick there by Ridgeway.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway cracks Bastard with a good jab.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard takes one to the chin there.
Bastard sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ridgeway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bastard will feel that in the morning.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridgeway throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Bastard backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Bastard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bastard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Bastard throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Bastard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bastard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bastard's calf.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Ridgeway quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bastard 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.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
Bastard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bastard connects with a jab.
Nice body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Ridgeway is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Bastard throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Bastard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target. #T4#
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway scores with the left hand. Bastard knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a thumping low kick.
Bastard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Ridgeway cracks Bastard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Bastard's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Bastard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastard at a distance.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ridgeway.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bastard's knee momentarily.
Bastard throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastard manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Bastard. Those never looked like landing.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Bastard works over Ridgeway's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastard lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastard.
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridgeway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Bastard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Bastard's knee but Bastard avoids it well.
Bastard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
letting Ridgeway counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Bastard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good shot there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Bastard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bastard's hand.
Bastard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway clobbers Bastard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bastard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bastard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard takes one to the chin there.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ridgeway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
As Ridgeway backs off Bastard throws a huge counter combo but Ridgeway manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ridgeway counters with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Bastard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some wild striking there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ridgeway!
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Bastard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastard. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Bastard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ridgeway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Bastard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bastard if he has to take too many more of those.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway swings for the body but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ridgeway. That one must have hurt.
Ridgeway thumps Bastard with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bastard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Bastard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Bastard's front leg.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Good shot there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard blocks the body kick.
Bastard throws a counter combo.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Ridgeway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Bastard.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Bastard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a head shot.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bastard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bastard misses with a double jab
letting Ridgeway counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Bastard throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
A left and a right from Bastard both land. Nice combination.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard misses with a hook
and Ridgeway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses its target.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bastard's front leg but catches the back leg as Bastard tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Bastard misses.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Bastard swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Bastard throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Ridgeway defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ridgeway. Bastard shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Bastard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bastard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Bastard misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Bastard down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastard moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab. #T4#
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Bastard scores with a body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Ridgeway.
No joy there for Bastard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Bastard down.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridgeway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Bastard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bastard manages to circle out of the way.
Ridgeway catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ridgeway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Mathew Ridgeway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DUEL195 Steele v Tiddlywinks
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Barca counters with a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Barca closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ridgeway quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Ridgeway makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Barca has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Barca moves out of range of the strikes.
Barca feints the counter takedown.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca blocks a jab.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway fakes the leg kick and cracks Barca in the body.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Barca.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Barca right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Barca down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
No joy there for Barca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.#T2#
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Barca does it's job there.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Barca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca feints the counter takedown.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Barca sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Barca throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barca misses with a looping right.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Barca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Ridgeway fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barca forces his way into half guard.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ridgeway wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca trying to control the pace.
Barca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barca throwing shots but Ridgeway is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Barca throws a nice looking combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.
Barca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Barca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barca's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca walks into a straight right hand from Ridgeway.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Barca with an uppercut!
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control.
Barca has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca in side control, throwing shots but Ridgeway defends.
Hannibal Barca has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ridgeway is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ridgeway takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ridgeway is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Barca has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barca creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #ES#
Ridgeway throws Barca to one side and escapes!
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barca.
Barca changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Barca tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barca.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Barca looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Barca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barca clobbers Ridgeway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Barca misses the jab.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
A big right from Barca misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barca manages to avoid it.
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Barca blocks the low kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Barca misses its intended target.
Barca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Barca jumps back.
Barca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barca misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Barca moved out of range.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway connects with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Barca.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barca throws out the jab.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Barca tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barca's calf.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barca takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barca is able to avoid easily.
Barca scores with a hook.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Barca moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca 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.
Barca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Barca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
letting Barca counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barca blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Barca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barca down.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Barca counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway motions for Barca to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barca with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Barca saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Barca misses with a looping right.#T3#
Barca jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barca takes a step back to recover.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca connects with a nice looking jab.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway wants to slow Barca down by chopping away at his legs.
Barca misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barca.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Barca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Barca backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
It appears Ridgeway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Barca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Ridgeway throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Barca checks the leg kick.
Barca slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Barca takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barca! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Barca.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barca defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Barca moves out of range easily.
Barca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ridgeway doesn't seem bothered though.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barca tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Barca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Barca's leg but Barca calmly moves out of range.
Barca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barca scores with a nice strike.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca checks it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barca.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Barca has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Barca's head.
A big right from Barca misses.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barca.#T2#
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!
Nice shot by Barca.
Barca throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca moved away.
Barca lands with a hook. Ridgeway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown. Ridgeway fights it but they end up in guard.
Barca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgeway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca is in close to Ridgeway's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgeway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barca wants to sweep here but Ridgeway controlling him for the moment.
Ridgeway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ridgeway 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeway won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Ridgeway is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca controlling Ridgeway's posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ridgeway seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ridgeway won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ridgeway advances to half guard.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Barca is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway drops his hands momentarily and Barca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Barca blocks the leg kick.
Barca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barca.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Barca's legs.
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a lazy uppercut
and Barca counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barca checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Barca.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
As Barca tries to get set, Ridgeway tries to push him back and clinch up but Barca manages to avoid the attempt.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Barca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
And Barca tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Barca counters with a single leg into guard. Ridgeway didn't expect that.
Barca stops Ridgeway from standing up.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now.
Ridgeway trying to keep a closed guard but Barca is proving a slippery customer.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca postures up in Ridgeway's guard and throws a big left but Ridgeway blocks it.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving. #T3#
Barca's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barca misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway with a hook.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Barca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Barca controlling the pace.
Barca trying to control from half guard but Ridgeway is working away.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Ridgeway wants to stand up but Barca is controlling him.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barca scoring with some ground and pound.
Ridgeway pulls Barca in close to prevent any damage.
Barca is working Ridgeway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barca throwing strikes from guard but Ridgeway blocks nicely.
Barca throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hannibal Barca.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Mathew Ridgeway, 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.
Hannibal Barca spoke after the fight, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.

Event: DFN#56 Fakiiri vs Napoleon
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Bushiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bushiri down.
Bushiri checks a leg kick.
Bushiri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bushiri misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Bushiri throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bushiri feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridgeway avoids it this time.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a body kick that stops Ridgeway in his tracks momentarily.
Bushiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Bushiri moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bushiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Bushiri throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Bushiri saw that one coming.
Ridgeway sets himself, and Bushiri steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridgeway avoids it this time.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bushiri's hands.
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Bushiri counters with a low kick, right behind Ridgeway 's knee.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Bushiri rushes Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bushiri lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bushiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Bushiri digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Bushiri controls the action.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Bushiri lands a body shot.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Bushiri has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ridgeway.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Bushiri cracks Ridgeway with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bushiri.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it. #T3#
Bushiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ridgeway.
Bushiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Bushiri blocks it.
Bushiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway gets through Bushiri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway stalling in the clinch but Bushiri improves position.
Bushiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushiri throws a head punch that misses.
Bushiri lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bushiri backwards.
Ridgeway cracks Bushiri with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Bushiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Bushiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bushiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Bushiri back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bushiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bushiri prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Bushiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bushiri's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bushiri.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Bushiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Bushiri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Bushiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Bushiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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#
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Bushiri's front leg.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Bushiri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Bushiri misses.
Bushiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bushiri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bushiri drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway lands with an uppercut that bounces Bushiri off the cage and back into range.
Bushiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Bushiri as he checks the leg kick.
Bushiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bushiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Bushiri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Bushiri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bushiri is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Bushiri tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Bushiri misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ridgeway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Nice defenses there by Bushiri.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Bushiri checks it
and Bushiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bushiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Bushiri moves his leg out of the way.
Bushiri flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bushiri can do to turn this around?
Bushiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bushiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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!
Bushiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushiri checks it well.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
A big right from Bushiri misses. #T2#
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Bushiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bushiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway catches Bushiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway thumps Bushiri with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Bushiri avoids it.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Bushiri.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bushiri just manages to avoid it.
Bushiri looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri feints a counter leg kick.
Bushiri moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Bushiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bushiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bushiri. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ridgeway - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Bushiri throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Bushiri.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Bushiri wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgeway pushes him away.
Bushiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bushiri misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Bushiri was well out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Bushiri moves out of range.
Bushiri takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bushiri. Bushiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Bushiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Bushiri takes one to the chin there.
Bushiri checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
And Bushiri responds with a good body kick, but Ridgeway manages to step out the way in time.
Bushiri tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.#T4#
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Bushiri.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Bushiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bushiri is able to avoid easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway thumps Bushiri with a low kick.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Bushiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Bushiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Bushiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bushiri throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bushiri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Bushiri counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Bushiri tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Bushiri down.
Some bone on bone action there as Bushiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bushiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bushiri.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Bushiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Bushiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Bushiri throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushiri counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bushiri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Bushiri ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabs at Bushiri's body.#T1#
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bushiri blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bushiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Nice cross by Bushiri.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Bushiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bushiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bushiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Bushiri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Bushiri.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bushiri.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bushiri tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bushiri counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Bushiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shepherd Bushiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bushiri thuds his right hand into Ridgeway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bushiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Bushiri throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Bushiri moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bushiri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a push kick but Bushiri slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Bushiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bushiri.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.#T3#
Bushiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bushiri takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bushiri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Bushiri.
Bushiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bushiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Bushiri saw that one coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bushiri.
Bushiri throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Bushiri's front leg with a kick but Bushiri checks it.
Bushiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bushiri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway misses with a double jab.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bushiri in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Bushiri. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bushiri checks it well.
A big left from Bushiri misses.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bushiri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bushiri connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bushiri.
Bushiri misses with a hook.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Bushiri saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bushiri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Bushiri.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bushiri moves away.
Bushiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Ridgeway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Bushiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Bushiri tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
Well Ridgeway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DFN#54 Barca vs Ridgeway
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Barca misses.
Nice defenses there by Barca.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ridgeway tries to work over Barca's front leg with a kick but Barca checks it.
Barca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abraham's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Barca misses the target.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway thumps Barca with a low kick.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barca throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Barca avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Barca thuds his right hand into Ridgeway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Barca's leg. Barca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Barca throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Barca counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridgeway!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barca connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Barca working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ridgeway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy.
Ridgeway regains half guard.
Ridgeway is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Barca passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ridgeway!
Barca content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ridgeway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Barca fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB#
Barca looking to secure an arm triangle but Ridgeway defends it well.
Barca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ridgeway is looking to escape.
Barca unloading with bombs!#T4#
Ridgeway can't escape the position.
Barca working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barca in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barca working Ridgeway over with strikes here.
Ridgeway manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Barca seems to be looking for submissions.
Barca moves nicely into side control.
Ridgeway can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Barca blocks a leg kick.
Barca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Barca's body.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway thinks about the counter body kick.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Nice jab there from Barca.
Barca scores with a decent looking hook.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab by Barca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.#T1#
Ridgeway slaps away a takedown attempt from Barca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Barca.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barca doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Barca looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Barca manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridgeway on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridgeway's guard now, I'm sure.
Barca working some strikes from top position.
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Barca tries to pass.
Ridgeway controlling the position.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
Barca advances to half guard. #SUB#
Ridgeway is defending against the submission attempts here by Barca.
Ridgeway wants to control but Barca is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ridgeway controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Barca wants to control but Ridgeway is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Barca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridgeway manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barca postures up.
Barca makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.
Barca sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barca stands up over Ridgeway, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridgeway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barca wants to pass the guard but Ridgeway is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Barca closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Barca was well out of range.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barca momentarily.
Ridgeway scores with a hook.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Barca.
Barca throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Barca avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca misses the jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Barca's leg but Barca calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Barca takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barca thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Barca counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barca controlling from the top position.
Ridgeway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca landing some decent shots from guard.
Barca with a nice head shot there.
Barca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ridgeway wants to stand but Barca is controlling the position. #T3#
Barca looking to pass the guard.
Barca won't allow Ridgeway to get back to his feet.
Barca trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barca drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barca jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Barca swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Barca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridgeway sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
Barca lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway catches Barca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Barca slips under a jab.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Barca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Barca's head but Barca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a right hand
and Barca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Barca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Barca lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Barca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Barca misses.
Barca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barca moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Ridgeway gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Barca misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway punishes Barca's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barca has time to react.
Barca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barca blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Ridgeway tries to sprawl but Barca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ridgeway tries to roll over but Barca keeps him under control.
Barca lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Barca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ridgeway has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ridgeway gets full guard.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgeway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ridgeway looking to control.
Barca pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Ridgeway is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridgeway 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.
Barca with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barca looking to sit in guard and control but Ridgeway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ridgeway wanted to stand there but Barca had control of the position.
Ridgeway must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Ridgeway from controlling successfully. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ridgeway sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Barca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridgeway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Barca working for a triangle but Ridgeway defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgeway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ridgeway circles away.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Barca moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Barca closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ridgeway to the mat! Ridgeway manages to get full guard.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway is trying to keep Barca in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Ridgeway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Barca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Barca throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Barca slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Barca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Barca's head back.
Barca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Barca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Barca.
Barca slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Barca.
Barca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barca. Barca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barca misses with a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a left to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Barca on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Barca looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
A big left from Barca misses.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Barca loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Barca saw that one coming.
Barca blocks a jab.
Barca drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Barca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Barca strikes.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barca is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Barca misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
Ridgeway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Barca moves out of range.
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!
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Barca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Barca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barca.
Barca takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Hannibal Barca stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will either find a way, or make one.'.

Event: DUEL#173 Kenway vs Lester
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Kinshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kinshaw looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kinshaw sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kinshaw lands a jab to the head.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that misses.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kinshaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kinshaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Kinshaw saw that one coming.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Kinshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kinshaw, as that shot connected.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jabs Kinshaw right on the nose. Kinshaw blinks but takes it well.
Kinshaw throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kinshaw misses the jab.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Kinshaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kinshaw's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kinshaw crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ridgeway - the referee stops the clock and Kinshaw gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ridgeway. Kinshaw manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ridgeway motions for Kinshaw to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Kinshaw loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kinshaw doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ridgeway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kinshaw - the referee stops the clock and Ridgeway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kinshaw. Ridgeway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Kinshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kinshaw's hand.
Kinshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Kinshaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.#T2#
Kinshaw moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Kinshaw unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kinshaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Kinshaw saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kinshaw.
Kinshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Kinshaw with an uppercut!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Kinshaw jumps back.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kinshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Ridgeway's head.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
Ridgeway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kinshaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Kinshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Kinshaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kinshaw looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Kinshaw.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kinshaw checks it.
A head kick misses from Kinshaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range.
Kinshaw throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinshaw misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Kinshaw sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
It appears Ridgeway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Kinshaw avoids it easily.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Kinshaw saw that one coming.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Kinshaw misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Kinshaw throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
A left lands for Kinshaw.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kinshaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
A little jabbing left from Kinshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway lands with an overhand left.
Kinshaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kinshaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway tries to counter by clinching up but Kinshaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Kinshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway stuns Kinshaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinshaw can do to turn this around?
Kinshaw jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Kinshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kinshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kinshaw moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw slips under a jab.
Kinshaw scores with a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks Kinshaw with a good jab.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Kinshaw's shoulder, as Kinshaw tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Kinshaw's leg but Kinshaw calmly moves out of range.
Kinshaw scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Kinshaw moved away.#T1#
Kinshaw throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Kinshaw throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Kinshaw moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Kinshaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridgeway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kinshaw scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Kinshaw.
A punch lands to the side of Kinshaw 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kinshaw in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kinshaw throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Kinshaw moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Kinshaw blocks the leg kick.
Kinshaw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Kinshaw's front leg with a kick but Kinshaw checks it. #T2#
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Kinshaw moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kinshaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kinshaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kinshaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice strike.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kinshaw checks it well.
Kinshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kinshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Kinshaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Jab by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Kinshaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Kinshaw tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinshaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Kinshaw. #T3#
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
Kinshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw misses with a hook.
Kinshaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Ridgeway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Kinshaw was well out of range.
It looks like Ridgeway has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Kinshaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kinshaw down.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kinshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinshaw. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Kinshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Kinshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinshaw manages to avoid it.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Kinshaw's defenses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinshaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Kinshaw blocks it.
Ridgeway throws a series of punches but Kinshaw avoids them all with ease.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Kinshaw moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kinshaw lands the left hand.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Kinshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Kinshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ridgeway is looking to land body kicks.
Kinshaw throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Kinshaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Kinshaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kinshaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Kinshaw's head but Kinshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Kinshaw down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kinshaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kinshaw is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Kinshaw's body.
Kinshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Kinshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Kinshaw throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Kinshaw is just out of range.
Kinshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Kinshaw tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Kinshaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Kinshaw.
Ridgeway lands a front kick.
Kinshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kinshaw moves away.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kinshaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
Kinshaw checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Kinshaw.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Kinshaw's front leg.
Kinshaw misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Kinshaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kinshaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kinshaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Kinshaw's front leg.
Kinshaw throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Kinshaw only half commits. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kinshaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Kinshaw's front leg.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Kinshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Kinshaw with an uppercut!
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kinshaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway punishes Kinshaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kinshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kinshaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kinshaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinshaw takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
A telegraphed right hand from Kinshaw misses the target.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Kinshaw moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Kinshaw strikes.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kinshaw misses.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Kinshaw.
Kinshaw moves out of range of the body kick.
Kinshaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kinshaw misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Kinshaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Kinshaw tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kinshaw misses its intended target.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Kinshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Kinshaw moves out of range easily.
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Kinshaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Kinshaw's ribs.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway cracks Kinshaw with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinshaw on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kinshaw looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Kinshaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kinshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kinshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kinshaw there.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Kinshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Kinshaw off balance momentarily.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Kinshaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway defending well as Kinshaw loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kinshaw if he has to take too many more of those.
Karter Kinshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Kinshaw as he checks the leg kick.
Kinshaw is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kinshaw tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ridgeway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Legions slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Legions comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Legions throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ridgeway. Legions shrugs it off though.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Legions clinches up with Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Legions swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Legions manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Legions's leg. Legions is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Legions is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ridgeway's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legions sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
Legions has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to get to full guard but Legions has control of the leg.
Legions stops Ridgeway from getting back to his feet.
Legions thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridgeway tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Legions has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ridgeway in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Legions scoring with strikes but Ridgeway is staying in there.
Ridgeway is working to get back to half guard.
Ridgeway regains half guard.
Legions wants to free his trapped foot but Ridgeway is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Legions performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Legions is stalling here. Ridgeway is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legions seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ridgeway has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ridgeway trying to control the action but Legions is working from the bottom.
Legions manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Legions looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ridgeway content to control rather than advance.
Legions is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SU#
Ridgeway decides to stand and escape the position.
Legions throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Legions off balance momentarily.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Legions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legions fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Legions shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridgeway as he avoids it easily.
Legions misses with a leg kick.
Legions takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Legions fails with a takedown attempt.
Legions keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway jabs Legions to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ridgeway there.
Legions misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Legions saw that one coming.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Legions backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Legions misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Legions misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Legions throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legions moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Despite the aggression on Legions's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ridgeway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legions throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Legions forces Ridgeway back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Legions's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Legions gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Legions's defenses.
Legions attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Legions checks a leg kick.
And Legions tries to counter it with a takedown but Ridgeway pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Legions throws a body kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway tests Legions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway cracks Legions with a good jab.
Legions throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Legions lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Legions's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legions down.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Legions's midsection.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Legions ducked under it nicely.
Legions wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
Legions dives in for a single leg takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions lands a slapping body shot.
Legions takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legions.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Legions has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Legions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legions wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway scores with a hook.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions checks a leg kick.
Legions is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Legions tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Legions has time to react.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
A shot to the liver by Legions. Beautiful body shot.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Legions connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legions looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Legions sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Ridgeway counters with a quick kick to the body but Legions blocks it.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Legions.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Legions.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Legions on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Legions.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Legions strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Legions.
Legions wants to slow Ridgeway down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Legions's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Legions lands a nice shot that snaps Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Legions connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legions manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway leaves Legions with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Legions shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mathew Ridgeway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Legions.
Legions fails with an attempt to clinch.
Legions getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Legions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Legions scores with a three punch combo!
Ridgeway connects with the punch.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
A swing and a miss from Legions.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Legions's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Legions right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Legions. That did some damage!
Legions fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Legions is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Legions's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Legions moves into range and clinches up with Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Legions backwards.
Legions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Legions.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Legions swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legions can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Legions fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legions tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legions misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Legions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Legions misses with a series of wild punches.
Legions does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick.
Legions slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Legions blocks it.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Legions avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Legions.
Legions throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Legions ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Legions throws out the jab.
Ridgeway walks into a straight right hand from Legions.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Legions with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Legions moves out of range.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
Legions slips a jab and a cross from Ridgeway.
Legions is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Ridgeway misses. #T1#
Legions feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway swats away the attempt to clinch by Legions.#TD2#
Legions shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Legions was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Legions in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Legions tries to score with some ground and pound. Ridgeway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ridgeway is not content to let Legions control the position.
Legions postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Legions landing strikes.
Legions creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Legions working the head with strikes.
Felix Legions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway tries to improve position but can't.
Legions lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is looking to regain half guard here but Legions keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Legions in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ridgeway is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Felix Legions!
In his post fight interview, Felix Legions started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Supernova VIII
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Ibu.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ibu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a good low kick that Ibu was not able to check.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Ibu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range. #T1#
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibu avoided it.
Ibu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Decent striking displayed by Ridgeway there.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Ibu's shoulder, as Ibu tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu walks into a left hand. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Ibu.
Ibu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu misses with a hook
and Ibu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ridgeway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Ibu walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Ibu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ibu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ridgeways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibu momentarily.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Ridgeway seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ridgeway wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu checks it.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway thumps Ibu with a low kick.#T1#
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ibu thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
And Ridgeway counters with a quick kick to the body but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu connects with a jab.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ridgeway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ibu loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ibu moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ibu.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway clobbers Ibu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ibu scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
Ibu swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibu misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Ibu avoids it.#T3#
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Ibu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ibu.
Ibu pushes Ridgeway away with a front kick.
Ibu feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu. #T4#
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ibu lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ibu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to counter by clinching up but Ibu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Ibu's leg but Ibu calmly moves out of range.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ridgeway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ridgeway duly obliges.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Ibu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu scores with a hook to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ibu. Ridgeway shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.#T1#
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ibu.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Ibu's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Ibu saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ridgeway might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ibu drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ibu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Ibu moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Ibu backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway sizes up Ibu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Ibu. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ibu. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ibu thows a body kick. Ridgeway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target. #T4#
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ridgeway misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibu throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ibu's sensitive parts.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu walks into a jab.
Ibu moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ibu lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Ibu had a free shot at his head there.
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ibu misses with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ibu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ibu keeps Ridgeway at a distance using the push kick.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ibu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ibu misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Ibu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Ibu misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Ibu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ibu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ibu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a right hand.
Ibu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ridgeway is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ibu.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu checks a leg kick nicely.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Ibu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Ibu checks the leg kick.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway. #T4#
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridgeway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ibu cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Koh Ibu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Ibu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Ibu ducks down to avoid it.
Ibu jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ibu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu. #T1#
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks.
Ibu throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ibu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ibu slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ridgeway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Ibu.
It looked like Ridgeway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway takes one to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Ibu.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Ibu's head but Ibu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ibu tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
Koh Ibu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ibu throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ibu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Ibu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibu throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgeway has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Ibu avoided it.
Ibu with a jab.
Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Ibu there.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu throws a front kick aimed at Ridgeway's knee but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Koh Ibu.
Well Ibu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu 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.

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs misses the body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
Springs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Springs counters with a body kick.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Springs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ridgeway doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs checks it. #T1#
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Springs is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Springs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ridgeway doesn't seem phased though.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Springs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Springs jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Springs as he checks the leg kick.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Springs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Springs checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Springs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.
Springs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ridgeway will feel that in the morning.
Springs with a nice cross.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3##CL2#
Springs moves into the clinch.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Ridgeway's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
I was talking to Ridgeway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards. #T4#
Ridgeway stalls.
Springs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridgeway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Springs can turn it around.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Springs.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Springs's ribcage. Springs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Springs misses with a straight right.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ridgeway at a distance.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Springs.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Springs slips under a jab.
Springs jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Springs.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Springs takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Springs.
Ridgeway jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Ridgeway is looking to land body kicks.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Springs.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it well.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway lands the left hand.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Nice uppercut lands for Springs. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Springs in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Springs counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Springs unleashes a big counter combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Springs lands with a good body shot.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway catches Springs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Springs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Springs! But no joy.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Randy Springs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Springs bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Springs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.#T1#
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Springs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Springs lands a really nice looking cross but Ridgeway seems unphased.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Springs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Ridgeway with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Springs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Springs stalling in the clinch but Ridgeway improves position.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Randy Springs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ridgeway. #T4#
Ridgeway trying to control the position but instead, Springs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ridgeway into the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Come on Springs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mathew Ridgeway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.#CL2#
Springs closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Springs pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a shot to the body.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards. #T1#
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
A short left from Springs.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs blocking some punches.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Springs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is working Springs over against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Springs tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Springs back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Springs misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs working aggressively here.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Ridgeway pushes Springs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway trying to stall but Springs improves his position.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ridgeway.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Springs dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway throws out a leg kick but Springs moves out of range and Ridgeway only half commits.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ridgeway lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridgeway. That snapped Springs's head back.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Springs thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway jabs Springs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Springs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ridgeway lands the left hand.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Springs saw it coming and moves away.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.#T2#
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs lands a head shot.
Springs dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway throws a lazy uppercut
and Springs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
Springs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Springs counters by moving into the clinch.
Springs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Springs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway stalling the fight.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Springs misses with the head strike.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Springs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs working aggressively here.
Ridgeway presses Springs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a left hand.
Springs blocking some punches.
Springs tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Springs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Springs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Springs!
Randy Springs is the new lightweight champion!
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Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diehard throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Diehard swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Diehard sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diehard.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diehard lands with a good body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diehard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Diehard throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diehard defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Diehard strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Diehard avoids it.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Diehard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ridgeway tries to avoid it but Diehard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ridgeway to the ground. Ridgeway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diehard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diehard lands a jab to Ridgeway's midsection.
Diehard moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diehard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Diehard had a free shot at his head there.
Diehard slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diehard. #T2#
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Diehard.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Diehard takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Diehard jumps back.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
Diehard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Diehard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diehard cracks Ridgeway with a good jab.#T3#
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ridgeway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Diehard thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diehard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diehard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diehard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick.
Diehard misses with a low kick.
Diehard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diehard takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Diehard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Diehard strikes.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diehard throws out the jab.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Diehard down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Diehard moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Diehard is out of range.
Diehard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Diehard checks it.
Diehard drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Diehard moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diehard.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Diehard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A clash of legs there as Diehard blocks the low kick.
Diehard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diehard takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Diehard counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Diehard's head but Diehard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diehard checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
A punch lands to the side of Diehard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diehard cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
A telegraphed right hand from Diehard misses the target.
Diehard misses with a few strikes there.
Ridgeway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diehard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway cracks Diehard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diehard slips under a jab.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Diehard blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Diehard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Diehard misses its intended target.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Diehard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diehard's calf.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard. #T1#
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Diehard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diehard connects with the punch.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Diehard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diehard.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Diehard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Diehard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
Diehard lands with an overhand left.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Diehard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diehard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diehard stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diehard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diehard. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diehard! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diehard is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Diehard throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Diehard saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ridgeway tests Diehard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diehard checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Diehard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diehard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Diehard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Diehard scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diehard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diehard, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diehard misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Diehard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Diehard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard checks a leg kick.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Diehard looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Diehard's corner calls for a 1-2. Diehard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Diehard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridgeway on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridgeway's guard now, I'm sure.
Diehard tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridgeway is retaining full guard.
Ridgeway controls Diehard momentarily but Diehard frees himself. #ES#
Ridgeway is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Diehard prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Diehard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diehard.
Diehard pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diehard or not.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Diehard pulls guard effortlessly.
Ridgeway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diehard looking for a sweep. Not yet Diehard, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Ridgeway motions for Diehard to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Diehard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Diehard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diehard misses with a two punch combination.
Diehard shoots for a takedown but Ridgeway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ridgeway thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Diehard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Diehard misses.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridgeway. That snapped Diehard's head back.
Diehard throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Diehard's head.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the body
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Diehard.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diehard was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
It seemed like Diehard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Diehard slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diehard checks it well.
Diehard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diehard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Diehard throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Diehard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diehard swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diehard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a body kick that stops Diehard in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Diehard throws out a powerful jab.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Diehard avoided it.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diehard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diehard throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diehard. That did some damage!
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Diehard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diehard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diehard unleashes a big counter combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diehard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diehard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Diehard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Diehard.
Diehard misses the jab.
Ridgeway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Diehard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Ridgeway.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
A big left from Diehard misses.
Ridgeway dodges the punch combination from Diehard.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Diehard.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Diehard throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diehard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Diehard.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses its target.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Diehard moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mathew Ridgeway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ridgeway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Diehard is out of range.
Ridgeway cracks Diehard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Diehard walks into a left hand.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Diehard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ridgeway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Diehard moved away.
Diehard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Diehard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Diehard.
Diehard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diehard scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Diehard saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Diehard connects with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diehard misses with a body shot. #T2#
Diehard throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Diehard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Diehard's front leg.
A jab from Diehard finds it's way through Ridgeway's defenses.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diehard connects with the punch.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Diehard's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Diehard.
Diehard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Ridgeway scores with a nice strike.
Nice straight punches there by Diehard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diehard.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diehard.
Diehard avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Diehard feints the counter takedown.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Diehard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Diehard walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Diehard throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Diehard misses with a left hand
and Ridgeway counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diehard moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeway pushes him off.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway works Diehard's body with a nice hook.
Diehard misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Diehard avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diehard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diehard on the side of the head.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
Diehard takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway wants to slow Diehard down by chopping away at his legs.
Diehard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Diehard seems unphased.
Diehard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diehard lands a nice hook to Ridgeway's body. Ridgeway takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Diehard misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diehard.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diehard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Diehard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Diehard misses with a hook.
Diehard thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Diehard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diehard down.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the body
and Diehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diehard lunges at Ridgeway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ridgeway's hand.
Diehard lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Diehard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Diehard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Diehard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diehard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ridgeway - the referee stops the clock and Diehard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ridgeway. Diehard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Diehard with an uppercut!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Diehard does it's job there.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Diehard throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Diehard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diehard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diehard ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway is looking to counter the offense by Diehard and move into the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Diehard moves his leg out of the way.
Diehard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ridgeway there.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Diehard throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diehard's calf.#T3#
Ridgeway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses
and Diehard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Diehard's body.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Diehard shoots in for a takedown but Ridgeway shows good takedown defense.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway lands a nice hook to Diehard's body. Diehard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Diehard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Diehard throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Diehard.
Ridgeway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Ridgeway's head.
Bruce Diehard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Diehard blocks a leg kick.
Diehard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
Diehard takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Diehard.
Nice cross by Ridgeway.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Diehard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diehard just manages to avoid it.
Diehard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Diehard to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway retains his lightweight title!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Douglas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Douglas misses with an uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a right hand to the body.
Douglas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Douglas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridgeway. Ridgeway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Douglas's calf.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Douglas scores with a nice head shot.
Douglas throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Douglas throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Douglas's defenses.
Douglas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Ridgeway counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ridgeway.
Douglas can't break the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Douglas lands a left hand.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Ridgeway pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Douglas breaks the clinch.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Douglas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Douglas. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Douglas throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Douglas under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas scores with a shot to the body.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas misses with a looping left.
Douglas throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Douglas's leg but Douglas calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway sizes up Douglas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Douglas lands a jab.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Douglas down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Douglas tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Douglas jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Douglas. #T3#
Douglas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Douglas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Douglas misses with a body kick.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Douglas clobbers Ridgeway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body kick.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Douglas checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Ridgeway's legs.
As Douglas backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Douglas clobbers Ridgeway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Douglas's side.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Douglas. That did some damage!
Ridgeway takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway tries to work over Douglas's front leg with a kick but Douglas checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Douglas just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway motions for Douglas to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Douglas scores with the left hand. Ridgeway knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Douglas staying out of range there.
Douglas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Douglas throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Douglas jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Douglas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Douglas slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Douglas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Douglas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Douglas.
Ridgeway motions for Douglas to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Douglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Douglas backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Douglas digs a good body shot into Ridgeway's ribs.
Douglas misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Douglas. Douglas obviously looking to wear him down.
Douglas misses with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Douglas slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Douglas blocks a leg kick.
Douglas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Douglas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Douglas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ridgeway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Douglas scores with a jab. Ridgeway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Douglas checks it.
Douglas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Douglas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Douglas's head but Douglas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Douglas throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway jabs at Douglas's 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!
Douglas misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ridgeway!
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Douglas.
Douglas throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Douglas slips under a jab.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Ridgeway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Douglas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Douglas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Douglas lands a jab-cross combination.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Ridgeway off balance momentarily.#T3#
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas blocks a leg kick.
Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back to recover.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Douglas! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Douglas misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgeway. That did some damage!
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Douglas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Douglas's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Douglas checks it well.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Douglas's front leg but catches the back leg as Douglas tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway clobbers Douglas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Douglas moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Douglas. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A leg kick checked by Douglas.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Douglas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Douglas slips the punch.
Douglas is looking to chop away at Ridgeway's legs.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway tries to work over Douglas's front leg with a kick but Douglas checks it.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Douglas tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
A quick step to the side and Ridgeway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Douglas.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ridgeway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Douglas misses.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Donk. Douglas catches Ridgeway right on the button with a cross.
Douglas throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Douglas.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Douglas's legs.
Douglas checks a leg kick nicely.
Douglas takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Douglas is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Douglas moves his leg out of the way.
Douglas throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Douglas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Douglas moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Douglas sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Douglas saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Douglas misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Douglas misses with a hook.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Douglas clobbers Ridgeway with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a nice body kick.
Douglas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Douglas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Douglas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Douglas just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.#T4#
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch
and Douglas counters with a straight right hand.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Douglas throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Douglas.
Douglas cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Douglas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Douglas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Douglas throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Douglas just manages to avoid it.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Douglas.
I think Douglas 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jack Douglas!
Post fight, an emotional Jack Douglas said 'I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.

Event: GAMMA#682 Churchill v Ridgeway
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway. #CL#
Churchill clinches with his opponent.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Churchill.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Churchill.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Churchill's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Churchill's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Churchill's head.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Churchill tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Churchill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Churchill.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Churchill tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill. #T1#
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Churchill lands a nice shot to the body.
Churchill prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Ridgeway is stalling here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
Churchill takes a shot to the head.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Churchill.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Churchill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway. #T3#
A short uppercut from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Churchill.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Ridgeway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Ridgeway gets through Churchill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Churchill prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Churchill.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Ridgeway leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Churchill backwards.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway - that landed with a thud.
Churchill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
A body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Churchill is breathing heavily.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Churchill tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Churchill back against the cage.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Churchills head.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Churchill scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Churchill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Churchill sees coming a mile off.
Churchill is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Churchill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Ridgeway thumps Churchill with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Churchill seems unphased.
Ridgeway cracks Churchill with an open hand slap.
Churchill throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Churchill down with leg kicks.
Good work by Churchill as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Churchill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Churchill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Churchill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgeway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Churchill blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Churchill throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Churchill's sensitive parts.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeway pushes him off.
Churchill punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Churchill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgeway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Churchill.
Churchill scores with a nice body kick.
Churchill tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway tests Churchill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 big right from Churchill misses.
Churchill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Churchill.#T2#
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Churchill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Churchill throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Churchill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Churchill attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridgeway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Churchill lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Churchill finds it's way round the side to connect with Ridgeway's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Churchill, right into the meat.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Churchill thuds his shin into the meat of Ridgeway's side.
Churchill looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Churchill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Churchill has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Churchill's head.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Churchill throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Churchill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Churchill misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Churchill throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Churchill throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Churchill shakes it off.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Churchill - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchill avoids a kick to the body.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Churchill is looking to land body kicks.
Churchill tries to score with a low kick but Ridgeway moves his leg out of the way.
Churchill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Churchill moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Churchill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Churchill throws a body kick.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Churchill manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Churchill.
Churchill misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Churchill's body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Churchill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Churchill misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway scores with a punch to the head.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Ridgeway keeps it at a distance.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Ridgeway pushes him off.
Ridgeway defending well as Churchill loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Churchill checks it well.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Churchill scores with a kick to the body.
Churchill throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Churchill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ridgeway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Churchill. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Churchill on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway scores with a nice body kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Churchill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Churchill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Churchill moved out of range.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Churchill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Churchill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Churchill.
Churchill with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
Churchill throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridgeway is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Churchill's leg. Churchill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Churchill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a jab.
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Churchill.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Churchill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway works Churchill's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway thumps Churchill with a low kick.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Churchill just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Churchill's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Churchill wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Churchill pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Ridgeway tries to keep at a distance but Churchill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Churchill blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill lands a left hand.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
Ridgeway pushes Churchill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Churchill tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Churchills head.
Churchill prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Churchill's ribcage. Churchill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill cracks Ridgeway with a nice body shot.#T4#
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Churchill controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Churchill is rocked!
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Churchill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Churchill misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Churchill's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Churchill drops to his knees and Ridgeway pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Ridgeway! Mathew Ridgeway retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Mathew Ridgeway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a head shot.
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Springs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Springs works Ridgeway's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Springs cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Springs gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the body
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Springs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springs there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.#T4#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Springs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Springs's torso.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Springs steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Springs thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Springs throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway walks into a jab.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridgeway. Ridgeway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs thinks about countering with a head kick.#T3#
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Springs slips under a jab.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs misses with a right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Springs down.
Springs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily. #T4#
Ridgeway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
A little jabbing left from Ridgeway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Springs throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.#T1#
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Springs with an uppercut!
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand.
Springs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs 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.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Springs misses. #T3#
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Springs's belly button to the back.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range. #T4#
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Springs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mathew Ridgeway just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Springs tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a jab to the body
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs scores with a jab. Ridgeway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
It seemed like Ridgeway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Springs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springs tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Springs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.#T1#
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Springs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Springs stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Springs's head back.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randy Springs.
Well Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Randy Springs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#673 Diehard v Shin
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to clinch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Fakiiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses its target.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Fakiiri checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range. #T1#
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri with a hook.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fakiiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to wear down Fakiiri with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgeway pushes him away.
Fakiiri lands a head kick. Ridgeway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a hook #CL#
and Ridgeway counters by moving into the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway cracks Fakiiri with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Fakiiri throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fakiiri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Fakiiri down.
Fakiiri tries to clinch up.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fakiiri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Fakiiri down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Fakiiri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. #T2#
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fakiiris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Fakiiri's front leg.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fakiiri manages to circle out of the way.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Fakiiri avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway is wise to it.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fakiiri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri misses the body punch #CL#
and Ridgeway counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches. #T4#
A short left from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ridgeway - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ridgeway. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri cracks Ridgeway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ridgeway tries to land a body kick
and Fakiiri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Fakiiri catches Ridgeway right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri catches Ridgeway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that half lands.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ridgeway!
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ridgeway misses with the combination.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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 Fakiiri finds it's way through Ridgeway's defenses.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Fakiiri is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Fakiiri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fakiiri.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the head.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Fakiiri's ribcage. Fakiiri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fakiiri can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridgeway presses Fakiiri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Fakiiri tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Fakiiri lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway just leaning against Fakiiri, taking a breather.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fakiiri.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ridgeway has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'eating out at the "Y" later...'.

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Emelienko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Emelienko avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Emelienko's leg. Emelienko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelienko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Ridgeway's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelienko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits. #CL#
Emelienko gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Emelienko.
Emelienko blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway. #BC2#
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Emelienko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelienko moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Emelienko slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Emelienko checks it well.
Ridgeway backing away here, and Emelienko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelienko.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Ridgeway wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs.
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Emelienko tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Emelienko down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emelienko keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelienko blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Emelienko counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Good work by Emelienko as he checks the leg kick.
Emelienko walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelienko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Emelienko scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Ridgeway pushes Emelienko up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelienko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Emelienko is trying to push Ridgeway away but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Emelienko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Emelienko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Ridgeway.
Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
A short uppercut from Ridgeway. #BC2#
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Emelienko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Emelienko jumps back.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelienko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ridgeway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Emelienko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ridgeway.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Emelienko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Emelienko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Emelienko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Emelienko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelienko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelienko just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Emelienko moves away and avoids it.
Emelienko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
Emelienko misses with a two punch combination.
Emelienko throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Emelienko's head but Emelienko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Emelienko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelienko down. #T2#
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko looks to land a combination but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Ridgeway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emelienko lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Emelienko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Emelienko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelienko tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Emelienko back against the cage.
Emelienko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Emelienko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelienko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelienko swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Emelienko manages to break the clinch.
Emelienko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Emelienko as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelienko.
Emelienko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Emelienko, right into the meat.
Emelienko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Vladimir Emelienko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Emelienko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelienko throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
As Emelienko backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Emelienko pushes him off.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emelienko's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelienko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##CL#
Ridgeway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emelienko, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to break free but Ridgeway pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Emelienko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Emelienko tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Emelienko breaks from the clinch.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelienko is just out of range.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Emelienko's ribs.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Emelienko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Emelienko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko lands the left hand.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelienko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Emelienko misses with a body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a good low kick that Emelienko was not able to check.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Emelienko's ribs.
Emelienko swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emelienko.
Emelienko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelienko throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Emelienko moves out of range easily.
Emelienko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Emelienko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelienko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a front kick.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emelienko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelienko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
Emelienko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Emelienko moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Emelienko staying out of range there.
Emelienko blocks a jab.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
Emelienko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Emelienko cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Emelienko.
Mathew Ridgeway has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Emelienko's efforts to push away.
Emelienko is working Ridgeway over against the cage.#BC2#
Emelienko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Emelienko missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emelienko tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.#CL#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Emelienko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Vladimir Emelienko just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Emelienko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway defending well as Emelienko loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Emelienko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway motions for Emelienko to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelienko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Emelienko saw it coming and moves away.
Emelienko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Emelienko throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Emelienko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Emelienko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Emelienko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Emelienko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Emelienko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Emelienko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelienko wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Emelienko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Emelienko to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Emelienko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Emelienko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Emelienko.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Emelienko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelienko moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emelienko.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Emelienko misses with a double jab.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Emelienko ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Emelienko's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway tries to work over Emelienko's front leg with a kick but Emelienko checks it.
Emelienko scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Emelienko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Emelienko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelienko looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
A combination from Emelienko does no damage.
Emelienko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Emelienko misses with a series of wild punches.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
Emelienko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.#T4#
Emelienko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emelienko connects with a body shot that sends Ridgeway's belly button to the back.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Emelienko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelienko. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emelienko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Emelienko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko scores with a hook.
Emelienko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelienko. That did some damage!
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Emelienko misses with a looping right.
Emelienko blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Emelienko misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelienko cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko lands with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelienko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Emelienko blocks it.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Emelienko 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.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Emelienko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Emelienko takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelienko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko misses the jab.
Ridgeway cracks Emelienko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway jabs Emelienko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ridgeway works Emelienko's body with a nice hook.#T2#
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!
Emelienko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Emelienko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Emelienko has time to react.
Emelienko throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Emelienko.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Emelienko flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Emelienko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Emelienko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
Emelienko throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway misses the body punch
and Emelienko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Emelienko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Emelienko just manages to avoid it.
Emelienko throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Emelienko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelienko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Ridgeway - just one landing.
Emelienko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Emelienko moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Emelienko ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Emelienko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelienko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emelienko lands with a cross.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Emelienko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko misses with a straight right.
Emelienko misses the shot to the body.
Emelienko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Emelienko lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
Emelienko throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelienko paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Emelienko.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vladimir Emelienko!
Vladimir Emelienko is the new lightweight champion!
Vladimir Emelienko tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Springs throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with an open hand slap.
Donk. Ridgeway catches Springs right on the button with a cross.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Springs.
Springs slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springs's hands.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Both fighters circling a little - Springs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Springs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Springs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Springs lands.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Springs can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Springs moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.#T2#
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Springs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Springs misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Springs connects with the punch.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
Springs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Springs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Springs misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Springs misses.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs sizes up Ridgeway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Springs blocks it. #BC#
Springs breaks from the clinch.
Springs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway lands a head kick!
Springs lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Springs pushes him off.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A leg kick checked by Springs.
Springs tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Springs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Randy Springs is winning the standup battle so far.
Springs blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Springs.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Springs blocks a low kick nicely.
Springs misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches. #BC#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Springs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Springs thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Springs misses the jab.
Springs backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Springs scores with a jab.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Ridgeway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Springs.#T3#
Ridgeway is leaning against Springs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Springs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Springs manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Springs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway lands a high kick!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Springs shakes it off.
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!
Springs throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Good shot there by Springs.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Springs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Ridgeway coming out on top.
Springs scores with a jab.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
It appears Springs was looking to counter with a kick there.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridgeway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Springs misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Springs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Springs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway wants to clinch but Springs slips to the side
and Springs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ridgeway's knee momentarily.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Springs, right into the meat.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Springs moved out of range nicely.
Springs misses with a looping left.#T4#
Springs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Springs.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs scores with a nice body kick.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Springs misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mathew Ridgeway just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Springs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Springs avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
It looked like Springs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Springs lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.#T1#
Ridgeway jabs at Springs's body.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Springs.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a crisp jab.
Springs misses with a hook.
Springs throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway clobbers Springs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Springs counters with a nice leg kick.
Springs motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Springs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Springs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.#T3#
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Springs misses with a two punch combination.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Springs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Springs does it's job there.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.#T4#
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs strikes.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs 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.
Nice uppercut there from Springs.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
A good leg kick by Springs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Springs's midsection.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Good work by Ridgeway as he checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springs makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ridgeway really felt that one!
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Springs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Springs throws a sloppy body shot
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Springs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway works Springs's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridgeway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Springs.
Springs connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Springs.
Springs misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Springs throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
Springs throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Springs.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch.
Springs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs working aggressively here.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Springs is keeping busy.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Springs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Springs.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ridgeway is trying to maintain a safe position but Springs gets an underhook and turns Ridgeway into the cage.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Springs prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway stalling against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway works on Springs's body with a couple of short punches.
Springs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Springs.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Springs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway slowing the pace effectively.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Randy Springs spoke after the fight, saying 'I want a rematch'.

Event: GAMMA#659 Defoe v Grigol
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelienko.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Emelienko.
Ridgeway motions for Emelienko to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Emelienko tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Emelienko misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Emelienko lands a jab to Ridgeway's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelienko misses the target.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Emelienko avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelienko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Emelienko throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Emelienko looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lunges at Emelienko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelienko's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelienko is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Emelienko tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
Emelienko lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Emelienko feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelienko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a big counter head kick but Emelienko avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Emelienko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Emelienko misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Ridgeway drives through and clinches with Emelienko against the cage.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Emelienko can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Emelienko is working Ridgeway over against the cage.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emelienko tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Emelienko's ribcage. Emelienko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelienko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Emelienko can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelienko prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Emelienko back against the cage.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside.
Emelienko misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelienko's elbow.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko misses with a punch to the body.
Emelienko prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Emelienko prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Emelienko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Emelienko misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Emelienko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Emelienko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelienko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Emelienko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Emelienko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Emelienko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
Emelienko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelienko backwards.
Ridgeway is working Emelienko over against the cage.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Emelienko blocks it.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Emelienko.
Emelienko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Emelienko.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Emelienko tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway has Emelienko pushed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelienko is trying to break the clinch but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Emelienko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Emelienko controls the action.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelienko blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Emelienko breaks the clinch.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelienko manages to avoid it.
Emelienko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Emelienko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Emelienko misses.
Emelienko throws a low kick, looking for Ridgeway's leg but Ridgeway calmly moves out of range.
Emelienko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway with a hook.
Emelienko throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Emelienko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelienko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgeway. That did some damage!
Emelienko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Emelienko.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Emelienko. Emelienko obviously looking to wear him down.
Emelienko looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Emelienko is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Emelienko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Emelienko's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelienko throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Emelienko blocks a leg kick.
Emelienko misses with a leg kick.
Emelienko throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Emelienko only half commits. #T1#
Emelienko misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Emelienko.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelienko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Emelienko steps away.
Emelienko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelienko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Emelienko saw that one coming.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway wants to slow Emelienko down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway. #T2#
Emelienko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Emelienko.
Emelienko throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelienko avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Emelienko scores with a nice strike.
Emelienko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelienko on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Emelienko coming out on top.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Emelienko misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway feints a counter leg kick.
Emelienko swinging wildly here. #T3#
Emelienko works the jab nicely.
Emelienko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Emelienko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
As Ridgeway backs away, Emelienko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelienko misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Emelienko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Emelienko swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Emelienko motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Emelienko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Emelienko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Emelienko moves out of range. #CL2#
Ridgeway drives through and clinches with Emelienko against the cage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelienko wants to break free but Ridgeway has control.
Ridgeway is leaning against Emelienko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelienko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ridgeway misses with some punches. #T4#
Emelienko misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Emelienko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emelienko moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Emelienko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Emelienko misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Emelienko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Emelienko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Emelienko's legs.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Emelienko misses its intended target.
Emelienko lands a glancing blow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelienko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Emelienko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Emelienko cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelienko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Emelienko jabs at Ridgeway's body.
An inside leg kick from Emelienko misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Emelienko down.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Emelienko moves his leg out of the way.
Emelienko with a jab.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Emelienko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Emelienko checks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Emelienko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelienko misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Emelienko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelienko tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emelienko sets himself, and Ridgeway steps forward looking for the clinch! Emelienko avoids it this time.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Emelienko uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Emelienko misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway lands with a kick to the temple. Emelienko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Emelienko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Emelienko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Emelienko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Emelienko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Emelienko.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Emelienko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelienko.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Emelienko's calf.
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Emelienko connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelienko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.#T2#
Emelienko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelienko lands a leg kick that knocks Ridgeway off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelienko is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Emelienko checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Emelienko's shoulder, as Emelienko tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Emelienko avoids it easily.
Emelienko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Emelienko tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Emelienko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Emelienko.
Ridgeway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
Jab, jab by Emelienko - just one landing.
Emelienko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelienko.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Emelienko off balance momentarily.
Emelienko misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Emelienko tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Emelienko throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Emelienko misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway jabs at Emelienko's body.
Emelienko moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Vladimir Emelienko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelienko misses with a hook.
Emelienko takes one on the button.
Vladimir Emelienko is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelienko.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Emelienko jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Emelienko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelienko.
Emelienko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Emelienko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Emelienko cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ridgeway looks to throw the jab but Emelienko is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Emelienko.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Emelienko.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Emelienko jumps back.
Emelienko throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Emelienko moves out of range.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Emelienko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emelienko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Emelienko lands with a kick to the temple. Ridgeway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway cracks Emelienko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelienko throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
I've got Ridgeway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
A very excited looking Mathew Ridgeway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#655 Volkov v Pierno
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Kuznetsov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Ridgeway is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuznetsov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Kuznetsov moves his leg out of the way.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Kuznetsov clinches up with Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov stalls.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuznetsov just leaning against Ridgeway, taking a breather.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Ridgeway tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Nice elbow from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov trying to land knees to the body.
Kuznetsov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway dodges an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Ridgeway shrugs off.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Kuznetsov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the cage.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuznetsov or not.
Ridgeway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov missing with knees to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuznetsov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Ridgeway presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
Ridgeway jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Kuznetsov steps away.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Kuznetsov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Kuznetsov's front leg.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.#T1#
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Kuznetsov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ridgeway thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ridgeway wants to slow Kuznetsov down by chopping away at his legs.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgeway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway punishes Kuznetsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Ridgeway.#CL#
Kuznetsov takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
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!
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kuznetsov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Ridgeway slowing the pace effectively.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Kuznetsov lands a knee to the head.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway wants to stall.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Kuznetsov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ridgeway's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. #T4#
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kuznetsov is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuznetsov stalling in the clinch but Ridgeway improves position.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuznetsov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ridgeway's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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#
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Kuznetsov ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Kuznetsov's body.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuznetsov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgeway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Kuznetsov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Ridgeway clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ridgeway blocks the elbow strike.
Alexandr Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ridgeway is keeping busy.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway has Kuznetsov pressed against the cage.
Kuznetsov lands an elbow inside that Ridgeway shrugs off.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuznetsov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Ridgeway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kuznetsov tries to stall but Ridgeway uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ridgeway tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway lands a body punch. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kuznetsov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ridgeway presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuznetsov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridgeway 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#652 Sito v Emelienko
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Castrello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Castrello is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castrello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgeway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Castrello throws a body kick that misses.
Castrello misses the jab.
Castrello misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Castrello moves his leg out of the way.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castrello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Castrello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Castrello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ridgeway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Castrello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castrello.
Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgeway has time to react.
Castrello throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Castrello moves out of range.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Castrello is just out of range.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castrello swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Castrello ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Castrello appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Castrello drops Ridgeway with a right and a left! Castrello comes rushing in but Ridgeway regains his composure and manages to keep Castrello in guard. #CUT#
It looks like Mathew Ridgeway has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway wants to stand and escape but Castrello is having none of it.
Castrello controlling from the top position.
Ridgeway is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castrello is controlling him. #T2#
Castrello stopping the sweep attempt from Ridgeway.
Castrello tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridgeway is retaining full guard.
Castrello trying to control but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Castrello pushes down on Ridgeway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Castrello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castrello passes to full mount!
Castrello controlling his opponent. #T3#
Castrello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castrello avoids the attempt from Ridgeway to control.
Ridgeway is trying desperately to improve position.
Castrello controlling from the full mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castrello tries to control but Ridgeway wriggling away.
Castrello controlling the pace for now.
Castrello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Castrello controlling the position easily from mount.
Castrello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Castrello circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Ridgeway moves into range and clinches up with Castrello.
Castrello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello lands a knee to the head.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway works on Castrello's body with a couple of short punches.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello lands a knee to the head.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Castrello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Ridgeway lands a body shot. #T2#
Castrello fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ridgeway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello lands a nice knee to the body.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castrello throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is working Castrello over against the cage.#T3#
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Castrello throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ridgeway blocks it with crossed arms.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Castrello blocks it.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Castrello scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello lands a knee to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway wants to stall.
Ridgeway avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Ridgeway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Castrello looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Castrello lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Castrello.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castrello.
Good work by Castrello as he checks the leg kick.
Castrello misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Castrello checks it.
Castrello fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
A head kick from Ridgeway lands but Castrello takes it in his stride.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Castrello moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Castrello there.
Castrello throws out a powerful jab.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Castrello moves out of range.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castrello. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castrello works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Castrello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castrello fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Castrello throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Castrello ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Ridgeway clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cullen Castrello!
Our winner, Cullen Castrello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#647 Wolek v Citizen
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Sito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Sito avoids it.
Sito walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sito motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Sito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Sito is having none of it.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sito is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Sito's front leg.
Sito has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tests Sito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sito's front leg with a kick but Sito checks it.
Sito tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Sito's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Sito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Sito sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Sito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sito moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sito manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ridgeway rushes Sito and presses him up against the cage.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sito blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sito's elbow.
Sito blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sito lands with a left to the head.
Sito scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Sito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sito blocking some punches.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a shot to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway avoids a wild elbow strike from Sito.
Ridgeway blocks the elbow strike.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land.
Sito misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway pushes Sito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #BC#
Sito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sito on the side of the head.
Sito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway feints a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Sito's front leg but catches the back leg as Sito tries to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Sito tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sito blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway cracks Sito with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sito tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgeway blocks with his arms.
Sito wants to break free but Ridgeway has control.
Sito can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sito.
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sito's elbow. #BC#
Sito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Sito lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway cracks Sito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Sito.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sito ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sito.
Ridgeway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sito misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Sito is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway cracks Sito with a good jab.
Sito throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sito with a body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sito.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Sito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sito keeps the fight on the outside.
Sito was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sito takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Sito saw it coming and moves away.
Sito avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Sito misses with a looping left.
Sito looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Sito strikes.
Sito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Sito's ribs.
Sito lands a slapping body shot.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Sito ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
A leg kick checked by Sito.
Sito scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch but Sito is avoiding it.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ridgeway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Sito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridgeway lands with a hook. Sito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range.
Sito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Sito saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sito avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Sito blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Sito off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sito throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
Sito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Sito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A lazy body kick from Ridgeway
and Sito counters with a crisp right that sends Ridgeway to the canvas! Sito follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sito!
Robert Sito retains his lightweight title!
Robert Sito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#643 Wolek v Sackett
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Ridgeway rushes Fakiiri and presses him up against the cage.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri is trying to force a seperation but Ridgeway has the dominant position.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Fakiiri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Fakiiri.#T1#
Fakiiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fakiiri there.#CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri is trying to force a seperation but Ridgeway has the dominant position.
Fakiiri scores with a shot to the side of Ridgeway's head. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Ridgeway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fakiiri checks it well.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Ridgeway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Fakiiri's midsection.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fakiiri throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fakiiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Fakiiri is wise to it.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Fakiiri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Fakiiri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridgeway momentarily.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Ridgeway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fakiiri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Fakiiri's body.
Fakiiri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fakiiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs. #T4#
Fakiiri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fakiiri.#CL2#
Ridgeway instigates a clinch.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fakiiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fakiiri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Fakiiri's head.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway is trying to maintain a safe position but Fakiiri gets an underhook and turns Ridgeway into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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#
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
and Ridgeway counters with a low kick, right behind Fakiiri 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Fakiiri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ridgeway at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Fakiiri's ribs.#CL2#
Ridgeway darts in and clinches Fakiiri up against the cage.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fakiiri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fakiiri's efforts to push away.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Fakiiri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ridgeway stalling the fight.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fakiiri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Fakiiri. #T2#
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri wants to break free but Ridgeway has control.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
A right handed body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Fakiiri.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway tests Fakiiri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway feints a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Fakiiri. #T4#
Fakiiri looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Fakiiri keeps the fight on the outside.
Fakiiri tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Fakiiri throws a front kick aimed at Ridgeway's knee but Ridgeway avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a low kick, looking for Ridgeway's leg but Ridgeway calmly moves out of range.
Jab by Fakiiri.
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fakiiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Fakiiri's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway drops his hands momentarily and Fakiiri takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Fakiiri's leg. Fakiiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fakiiri defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fakiiri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri lands with a slapping head kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fakiiri throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ridgeway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Fakiiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Fakiiri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fakiiri scores with a head kick.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fakiiri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fakiiri wants to slow Ridgeway down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fakiiri throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Fakiiri only half commits.
Ridgeway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway stuns Fakiiri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Fakiiri backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Fakiiri slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Fakiiri steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fakiiri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Ridgeway
and Fakiiri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
enabling Fakiiri to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fakiiri wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fakiiri as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fakiiri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fakiiri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway tries to move into range but Fakiiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Fakiiri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.#ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fakiiri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway is still on wobbly legs! Can Fakiiri finish him?
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway seems to have recovered his senses.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Ridgeway moves out of range as Fakiiri strikes.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Ridgeway's body.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Ridgeway instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ridgeway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri is trying to push Ridgeway away but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fakiiri or not.
Fakiiri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nakki Fakiiri.
Well Ridgeway 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
An out of breath Mathew Ridgeway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Nakki Fakiiri stepped up to the mic, saying 'eating out at the "Y" later...'.

Event: GAMMA#638 Wolek v Junior 2
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Castrello is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castrello is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castrello wants to land a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Castrello.
Castrello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway connects with the punch.
Castrello misses with a wild combination.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castrello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Castrello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Castrello misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castrello. That did some damage!
Ridgeway circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ridgeway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Castrello prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Castrello struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Castrello utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castrello takes a shot to the head.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ridgeway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Castrello blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Castrello struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway is leaning against Castrello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Ridgeway is trying to stall.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Knees to the body from Castrello.
Ridgeway avoiding damage as Castrello throws knees to the body.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Castrello tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Castrello throws an elbow but it misses.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Castrello lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castrello misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway is working Castrello over against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castrello lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards. #T4#
Castrello lands a good knee to the midsection. Ridgeway won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Castrello misses with a knee strike.
Castrello lands an elbow inside.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Castrello gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Castrello on the inside.
Castrello lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Castrello blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Castrello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
Castrello scores with a leg kick.
Castrello swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castrello.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Castrello was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Castrello throws a nice looking combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Castrello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Castrello counters with a stiff right hand.
Castrello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castrello throws a body kick that misses.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Castrello strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Castrello down. #T1#
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Castrello goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Castrello defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Castrello throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castrello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Castrello works over Ridgeway's head and body with a nice combination.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Castrello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches with his opponent.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Castrello takes a shot to the head.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ridgeway blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Castrello cracks Ridgeway with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castrello's elbow.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castrello misses with an elbow over the top.
Castrello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castrello lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Castrello lands a nice elbow.
Castrello landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Castrello throws an elbow that misses.
Castrello gets through Ridgeway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Castrello tries a knee to the head but Ridgeway blocks it.
Castrello scores with a hook to the body.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello scores a nice knee to the body.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castrello obliges.
Ridgeway is breathing heavily.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Castrello struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello lands an elbow inside.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Castrello using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ridgeway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
Castrello lands a nice knee to the body.
Castrello tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castrello.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cullen Castrello will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Castrello tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Castrello does it's job there.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castrello manages to avoid it.
Castrello tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ridgeway manages to circle out of the way.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
Castrello bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Castrello. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Castrello as he checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ridgeway.
Castrello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello throws a right hand that Ridgeway ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridgeway also avoids with ease.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Castrello tries to counter by clinching up but Ridgeway breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Castrello counters with a stiff right hand.
Castrello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Castrello throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Castrello counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castrello's hands.
Castrello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.#CL#
Castrello takes the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello pushes off an throws an elbow but Ridgeway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello misses with some punches.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castrello.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway. #T2#
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello blocking some punches.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castrello lands an elbow that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks for a moment.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castrello comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castrello is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.
Ridgeway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway is working Castrello over against the cage.
Castrello is leaning against Ridgeway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Castrello controls his hands.
Castrello has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello trying to control the position but instead, Ridgeway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Castrello into the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Castrello.
Castrello missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Castrello controls the action.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castrello with a knee to the head.
Ridgeway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Castrello blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castrello just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ridgeway's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to work over Castrello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Castrello creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway pushes Castrello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridgeway 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EVO 311: Garcon vs Puno2
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Sokol.
Sokol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Sokol misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Sokol is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sokol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sokol misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sokol backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ridgeway avoids a wild elbow strike from Sokol.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Sokol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ridgeway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokol, pushing him back against the cage.
Ridgeway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sokol up against the cage.
Sokol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sokol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sokol controls the action.
Ridgeway avoiding damage as Sokol throws knees to the body.
Ridgeway stalling.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sokol seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sokol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sokol.
Sokol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway.
Sokol takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sokol buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Sokol fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Sokol moves his leg out of the way.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses.#T3#
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Sokol moved out of range nicely.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sokol checks a leg kick.
Sokol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Sokol seems unphased.
Sokol fakes the leg kick and cracks Ridgeway in the body.
Sokol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ridgeway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sokol moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick. #T4#
Ridgeway swings for the body but Sokol moves out of range.
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!
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sokol.
Sokol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
Sokol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sokol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Sokol gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sokol or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway connects with a high kick.
Ridgeway with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Sokol had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Sokol ducks down to avoid it.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Sokol throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sokol.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sokol.
Marcin Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway wants to slow Sokol down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Sokol's leg but Sokol calmly moves out of range.
Sokol throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway motions for Sokol to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Sokol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Sokol misses with the combination.
Ridgeway tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Sokol moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sokol connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sokol lands with a shot to the body.
Sokol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway tried to score with a low kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sokol misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sokol is just out of range.
Sokol thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Sokol's legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Sokol as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sokol avoids it.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.#T3#
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sokol. Sokol obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway wants to counter the offense by Sokol and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokol avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Sokol misses.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sokol lands a front kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Sokol throws a body kick that misses.
Sokol is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokol looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway cracks Sokol with an open hand slap.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway thumps Sokol with a low kick.
Sokol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridgeway scores with a body shot.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol lands with a nice body punch.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Sokol's front leg but catches the back leg as Sokol tries to avoid it.
Sokol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridgeway.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a jab.
Sokol needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Sokol swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sokol dips to his left and cracks Ridgeway with an uppercut!
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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.
#R3#
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sokol.
Ridgeway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and pushes Sokol back into the cage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sokol lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sokol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Ridgeway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sokol lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway dodges an elbow strike from Sokol.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws an elbow that misses.
Sokol works on Ridgeway's body with a couple of short punches.
Sokol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sokol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sokol avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sokols head. #T2#
A short left from Sokol.
Sokol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Sokol back against the cage.
Sokol lands a shot to the body.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sokol controls his hands.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sokol's elbow.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sokol throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway. #BC#
Sokol breaks the clinch.
Sokol walks into a jab.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Sokol moved out of range.
And Sokol counters with a quick kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sokol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sokol lunges at Ridgeway with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ridgeway's hand. #T3#
Sokol tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Sokol tries to land a leg kick but Ridgeway saw it coming and moves away.
Ridgeway cracks Sokol with a good jab.
Sokol throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sokol scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy right hand. Sokol should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Ridgeway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Ridgeway closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Sokol slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Sokol throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sokol feints and then cracks Ridgeway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridgeway down.
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!
Sokol missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Sokol.
Ridgeway takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. #T4#
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
and Sokol counters with a left and a right that stings Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sokol is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
Ridgeway lands with a straight right. Sokol didn't see that one coming.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sokol is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sokol manages to avoid it.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Sokol.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Marcin Sokol did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Sokol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Sokol tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol misses with a hook.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Donk. Sokol catches Ridgeway right on the button with a cross.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. Ridgeway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokol's head.
Sokol misses the jab.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tests Sokol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Ridgeway. #T2#
Sokol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sokol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Sokol takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Sokol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ridgeway has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Sokol.
Sokol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway lands with a slapping head kick.
Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Sokol avoids the punch easily.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol throws a big counter combination but Ridgeway scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sokol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ridgeway eats them both and turns towards Sokol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol misses the shot to the body.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Sokol misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with the combination.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Sokol connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Sokol blocks it.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Sokol's knee but Sokol avoids it well.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway wants to clinch up but Sokol keeps it at a distance.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sokol.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Sokol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
Sokol tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sokol blocks it well.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sokol throws out the jab.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Sokol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sokol duly obliges.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Marcin Sokol will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sokol looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Sokol's defenses.
Sokol misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Sokol. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Sokol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol connects with a crisp jab.
Sokol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sokol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.#T1#
Sokol throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Sokol looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Sokol checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
Ridgeway lands a slapping body shot.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Sokol checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sokol throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Sokol avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Sokol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Sokol lands with a nice combination. Ridgeway backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Sokol's leg. Sokol is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sokol takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sokol throws a head kick that Ridgeway semi-blocks.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sokol takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sokol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sokol throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Sokol moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokol scores with a four punch combination!
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sokol moves away.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Sokol.
Sokol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses. #T3#
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
A big right from Sokol misses.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Sokol half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sokol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sokol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Sokol blocks the body kick.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sokol throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ridgeway.#T4#
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!
Sokol with a nice cross.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Sokol saw that one coming.
Sokol throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sokol checks the leg kick.
Sokol chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sokol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sokol misses with a jab to the body
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcin Sokol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sokol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway tries to clinch there but Sokol circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sokol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Sokol throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Sokol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: EVO 308:
Date: Apr 05, 2017

#R1#
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Niemayer's front leg.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Niemayer.
Niemayer is looking to counter punch.
Niemayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niemayer cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemayer.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemayer misses the target.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Niemayer.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Niemayer moved out of range.
Niemayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niemayer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Niemayer is having none of it.
Niemayer lands a jab to the head.
Niemayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway misses with a lunging right hand
and Niemayer counters with a one-two to the body.
Niemayer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Niemayer looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Niemayer checks a leg kick.
Niemayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Niemayer misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Niemayer is wise to it.
Niemayer misses with a hook to the body
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niemayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemayer manages to avoid it.
Niemayer throws a low kick, looking for Ridgeway's leg but Ridgeway calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niemayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Niemayer misses with a leg kick.
Niemayer tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemayer is just out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Niemayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niemayer throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Niemayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway.
Niemayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Niemayer looks to land a body kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridgeway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Niemayer counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Niemayer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ridgeway. #T3#
Niemayer throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway clobbers Niemayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ridgeway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
Niemayer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice straight punches there by Ridgeway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgeway.
Niemayer lands a really nice looking cross but Ridgeway seems unphased.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Niemayer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niemayer throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway defending well as Niemayer loads up on a big left hand.
Niemayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemayer.
Niemayer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Niemayer misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Niemayer's front leg but catches the back leg as Niemayer tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Niemayer is out of range.
Niemayer throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Niemayer swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Niemayer.
Niemayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niemayer misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
Niemayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Niemayer throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Niemayer with an uppercut!
Niemayer misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemayer.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemayer.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
Niemayer looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lukas Niemayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lukas Niemayer is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niemayer avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Niemayer throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Niemayer throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Niemayer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range and Niemayer settles back down.
Ridgeway wants to counter with a clinch but Niemayer pushes him away.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Niemayer's head but Niemayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niemayer takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Niemayer seems unphased.
Niemayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niemayer moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Niemayer.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Niemayer avoids it easily.
Niemayer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niemayer.#T1#
Ridgeway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Niemayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Niemayer gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
Ridgeway looking to stall.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway stalling in the clinch but Niemayer improves position.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Niemayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemayer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Niemayer blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niemayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Niemayer.
Ridgeway effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Ridgeway wants to stall.
Ridgeway pushes Niemayer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Niemayer blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niemayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Niemayer can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway pushes Niemayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a shot to the body.
Niemayer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Niemayer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Niemayer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway presses Niemayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niemayer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Niemayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Niemayer looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Niemayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Niemayer is predictable there
and Ridgeway counters with a right hand to the body.
Niemayer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Niemayer is having none of it.
Niemayer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niemayer avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Niemayer misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Niemayers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Niemayer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemayer throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway. #T4#
Niemayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Niemayer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niemayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niemayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridgeway finds it's way round the side to connect with Niemayer's head.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridgeway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niemayer.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Niemayer's calf.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niemayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niemayer throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niemayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niemayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Niemayer scores with a jab.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway cracks Niemayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Niemayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Niemayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niemayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemayer.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niemayer to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Niemayer.#T1#
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Niemayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway clobbers Niemayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Niemayer checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Niemayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Niemayer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemayer's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niemayer counters with a left to the body.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Niemayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niemayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Niemayer slips the punch.
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niemayer throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Niemayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Niemayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemayer down.
Niemayer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Niemayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemayer down. #CL2#
Ridgeway forces Niemayer back against the cage and clinches.
Niemayer tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Niemayer back against the cage.
Niemayer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemayer prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #BC#
Niemayer breaks the clinch.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Niemayer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Niemayer.
It appears Niemayer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Niemayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Niemayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Niemayer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Niemayer throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway stuns Niemayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway cracks Niemayer with a good jab.
Niemayer is looking to chop away at Ridgeway's legs.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Niemayer's ribs.
Ridgeway lunges at Niemayer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niemayer's hand.
Niemayer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemayer.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Niemayer is looking to counter punch.
Niemayer tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway jabs Niemayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Niemayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Niemayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niemayer ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Niemayer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
and Niemayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Niemayer is looking to land body kicks.
Niemayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridgeway throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Niemayer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niemayer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Niemayer avoids the punch easily.
Niemayer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Niemayer's legs.
Niemayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niemayer momentarily.
Niemayer with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niemayer.
Ridgeway wants to counter with a clinch but Niemayer pushes him away.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Niemayer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Niemayer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemayer down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niemayer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Niemayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Niemayer tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Niemayer tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Niemayer throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Niemayer moves out of range.
Niemayer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice shot by Niemayer.
Niemayer throws a nice looking combination but Ridgeway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niemayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Niemayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Niemayer moved out of range.
Ridgeway lands with a cross.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Niemayer off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Niemayer slips the punch.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Niemayer is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Niemayer.#T2#
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niemayer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niemayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niemayer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Niemayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Niemayer moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
A slow jab from Niemayer misses its intended target.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Niemayer with an uppercut!
Ridgeway paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Niemayer throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Niemayer.
Niemayer takes a swing at Ridgeway's ribcage but misses.
Niemayer throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a low kick, right behind Niemayer 's knee.
Danga de danga de dang - Niemayer scores with a four punch combination!
Ridgeway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niemayer.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niemayer walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Niemayer throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Niemayer misses with a combination
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Niemayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ridgeway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Ridgeway scores with a nice strike.
Niemayer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ridgeway. That one must have hurt.
Niemayer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Niemayer.
Niemayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Niemayer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niemayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Niemayer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Niemayer checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a series of punches.
Niemayer connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Ridgeway gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niemayer.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land. #BC#
Niemayer breaks from the clinch.
Ridgeway closes the distance but Niemayer moves to the side
and Niemayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niemayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niemayer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemayer takes one to the side of the head.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Niemayer scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niemayer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Niemayer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Niemayer blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Niemayer misses the target.#T1#
Ridgeway cracks Niemayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Niemayer's head backwards.
Niemayer lands with an overhand left.
Niemayer throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Niemayer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Niemayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niemayer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Niemayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Niemayer moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgeway. #T2#
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Niemayer's belly button to the 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!
A swing and a miss from Niemayer.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Niemayer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemayer misses the target.
Niemayer misses with the combination.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niemayer.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Niemayer.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that Niemayer semi-blocks.
A lazy left from Niemayer finds it's target.
Niemayer throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niemayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niemayer throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Niemayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ridgeway takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Niemayer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niemayer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway dodges the punch combination from Niemayer.
Lukas Niemayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niemayer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemayer.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Ridgeway forces Niemayer back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Niemayer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niemayer backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Niemayer controls the action.
Ridgeway is leaning against Niemayer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemayer has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Niemayer tries to break the clinch but Ridgeway is controlling the position.
Niemayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Niemayer blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niemayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Ridgeway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niemayer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niemayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niemayer misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niemayer's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
Well Ridgeway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO Mega BDAY BASH
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Olofson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Olofson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofson checks a leg kick nicely.
Olofson throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olofson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Olofson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway sets himself, and Olofson steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridgeway avoids it this time.
A clash of legs there as Olofson blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway. #CL#
Ridgeway rushes Olofson and presses him up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Olofson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olofson lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Olofson blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Olofson scores with a shoulder strike.
Olofson tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Olofson avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olofson or not.
Olofson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Olofson blocks it.
Olofson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olofson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Olofson.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Olofson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Olofson blocks it.
Olofson can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Olofson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Olofson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Still in the clinch, Olofson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olofson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Olofson throws an elbow that misses.
Olofson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olofson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olofson lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Olofson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Olofson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olofson tries a knee to the head but Ridgeway blocks it.
Olofson pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olofson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olofson working aggressively here.
Ridgeway digs a right hand into Olofson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olofson's gas tank.
Olofson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Olofson.
Still in the clinch, Olofson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olofson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olofson working aggressively here.
Olofson misses with a body punch.
Olofson lands a shoulder strike.
Olofson has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Olofson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Olofson lands a body shot.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olofson lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ridgeway or not.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olofson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olofson throws an elbow but misses.
Ridgeway cracks Olofson with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olofson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olofson.
Olofson throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Olofson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Olofson blocks it.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside.
Olofson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Olofson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leif Olofson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Olofson.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Olofson throws a counter combo.
Olofson misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olofson throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Olofson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice straight punches there by Olofson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Olofson.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Olofson's ribs.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway thumps Olofson with a low kick.
Olofson loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Olofson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Olofson.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Olofson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Olofson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Olofson avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Olofson checks it.
Olofson slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Olofson's leg but Olofson calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Olofson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Olofson checks it
and Olofson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway lands with a cross.
Ridgeway feints and then cracks Olofson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olofson down.
Nice uppercut lands for Olofson. That snapped Ridgeway's head back. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Olofson moves out of range easily.
Olofson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway tries to move into range but Olofson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olofson throws a body kick that misses.
And Ridgeway counters with a quick kick to the body but Olofson blocks it.
Ridgeway tries a low kick but Olofson avoids it.
Olofson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofson.
Olofson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olofson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Olofson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olofson wants to counter with a clinch but Ridgeway pushes him away.
Olofson jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olofson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Olofson is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Olofson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Olofson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Olofson blocks the leg kick.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Olofson's head back.
Olofson misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway cracks Olofson with a good jab.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olofson is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Olofson misses with a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a right hand to the body.
Olofson ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
A head kick by Ridgeway misses
and Olofson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.#T4#
Ridgeway cracks Olofson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Olofson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olofson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ridgeway counter with a right hand.
Olofson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Olofson misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olofson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olofson jabs Ridgeway right on the nose. Ridgeway blinks but takes it well.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Olofson's body.
Olofson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Olofson tries to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Olofson thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Ridgeway.
Olofson scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Olofson checks a leg kick.
Olofson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olofson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway 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.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Olofson moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olofson checks a leg kick.
Olofson throws a low kick but Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Olofson avoids the head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olofson is out of range and Ridgeway settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olofson. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Olofson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olofson.
Olofson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Olofson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olofson doesn't seem bothered though.
Olofson walks into a stiff left hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a straight right. Olofson didn't see that one coming.
Olofson lands with a nice body punch.
Olofson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olofson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olofson checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olofson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Olofson misses with a hook.
Olofson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Olofson.
Olofson cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Olofson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Olofson's ribs.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olofson.
Olofson blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Olofson is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway lands with a nice body punch.
Olofson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Olofson checks it
and Olofson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Olofson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Olofson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olofson looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Olofson is able to avoid easily.
Olofson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Olofson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olofson swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Olofson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Olofson moves into the clinch.
Olofson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olofson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Olofson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Olofson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Olofson presses Ridgeway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Olofson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olofson working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Olofson.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Olofson.
Olofson prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Olofson takes a shot to the head.
Leif Olofson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olofson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Olofson throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olofson's elbow.
Ridgeway blocks the elbow strike.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Olofson.
Olofson connects with a knee to the head.
Olofson misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Olofson takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofson.
Olofson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Leif Olofson spoke after the fight, saying 'At least I have a pair of blue socks'.

Event: EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Sykk.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.
Sykk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the body
and Sykk counters with a solid body kick.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well. #CL2#
Ridgeway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sykk throws an elbow that misses.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sykk throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.#T1#
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Sykk pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sykk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Ridgeway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk misses with an elbow over the top.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridgeway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ridgeway is trying to stall.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sykk or not.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sykk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ridgeway can turn it around.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T3#
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk slowing the pace effectively.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sykk.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk lands a body punch.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage. #T4#
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a right hand.
Ridgeway cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Sykk.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sykk's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sykk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand.
Sykk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sykk connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk misses with an uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick.
Sykk checks the leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sykk on the side of the head. #T1#
That kick from Sykk tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sykk drops his hands momentarily and Ridgeway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Sykk moves out of range.
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Sykk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sykk. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ridgeway lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sykk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sykk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sykk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts. #T2#
Sykk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Sykk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sykk connects with a crisp jab.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykk throws a head kick but Ridgeway moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ridgeway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sykk doesn't seem phased though.
A low kick from Sykk is predictable there
and Ridgeway counters with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Ridgeway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Sykk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Sykk moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
enabling Sykk to counter with a crisp jab.
Sykk moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sykk misses with a left hand
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Sykk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Sykk lands with a cross.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches up with Sykk and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Sykk slows down the pace here.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch. #T4#
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch.
Sykk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Sykk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Sykk.
Sykk misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
A jab from Ridgeway finds it's way through Sykk's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a low kick, right behind Sykk 's knee.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sykk.
Sykk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sykk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykk blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Sykk moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Sykk moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Sykk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sykk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sykk throws a front kick aimed at Ridgeway's knee but Ridgeway avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykk, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Sykk.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well.
Ridgeway thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Sykk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgeway. That did some damage!
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sykk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Sykk throws out a leg kick but Ridgeway moves out of range and Sykk only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk lands a jab to the nose.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Sykk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sykk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sykk moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ridgeway tries to clinch there but Sykk circles away.
Sykk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Sykk lands with a cross.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Sykk missing with a left hand there. Ridgeway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sykk misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway lunges at Sykk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sykk's hand.
Sykk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykk swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sykk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sykk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sykk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sykk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sykk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Sykk.
Sykk is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks. #T4#
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sykk at a distance.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Sykk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sykk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sykk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ridgeway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ridgeway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway throws a hook but Sykk blocks it.
A good leg kick by Sykk.
A low kick from Sykk is predictable there
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway defending well as Sykk loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
Well Ridgeway 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: EVO 291: Traylor vs Juggernut
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Vogler.
Vogler throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Vogler had a free shot at his head there.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Vogler.
Vogler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vogler's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway thumps Vogler with a low kick.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Vogler throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Vogler moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler 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.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Vogler.
Ridgeway throws a right and a left that Vogler avoids nicely.
Vogler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Vogler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ridgeway really felt that one!#T1#
Vogler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vogler on the side of the head.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vogler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Vogler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vogler scores with a hook.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Vogler's body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vogler throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vogler.
Vogler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ridgeway tries to work over Vogler's front leg with a kick but Vogler checks it.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vogler connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Vogler finds it's way through Ridgeway's defenses.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands a jab.
Ridgeway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vogler counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vogler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ridgeway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vogler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway tried to counter with a leg kick but Vogler avoided it.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Vogler moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Vogler misses with a hook to the body
and Vogler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Vogler lands with a nice body kick.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Vogler's head back.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Vogler blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Vogler throws a counter combo.
Vogler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ridgeway clinches up with Vogler and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to work over Vogler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway. #BC2#
Vogler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Vogler lands but Ridgeway takes it in his stride.
Vogler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vogler throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Vogler lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Vogler.
Vogler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vogler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vogler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Vogler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogler just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Ridgeway misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Vogler.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vogler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Vogler finds it's way through Ridgeway's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vogler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Vogler throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Vogler throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Vogler jumps back.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut
and Vogler counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vogler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Ridgeway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridgeway defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Vogler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vogler, right into the meat.
Vogler throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a right and a left that Vogler avoids nicely.
Vogler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vogler scores with a body shot.
Ridgeway defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vogler checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Vogler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vogler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Vogler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Vogler saw it coming and moves away.
Vogler checks a leg kick.
Vogler stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway tries to clinch there but Vogler circles away. #T2#
Vogler misses with a body shot
and Ridgeway counters with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Vogler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway tries to move into range but Vogler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gunter Vogler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Vogler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vogler throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Vogler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vogler throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vogler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogler misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vogler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ridgeway scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Vogler ducks down to avoid it.
Vogler blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vogler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ridgeway's hands.
Ridgeway connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vogler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vogler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ridgeway's waist but Ridgeway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vogler off to one side.
Vogler swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway defending well as Vogler loads up on a big left hand.
Vogler misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Vogler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vogler scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Vogler lands with a nice body kick.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Vogler.
Ridgeway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogler ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Some bone on bone action there as Vogler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vogler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vogler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vogler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogler misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Vogler's ribcage but misses.
Vogler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Vogler looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Vogler slips the punch.
Vogler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunter Vogler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vogler misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vogler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vogler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Vogler's front leg but catches the back leg as Vogler tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vogler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Vogler.
Ridgeway looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Vogler counters with a left to the body.
Vogler jabs at Ridgeway's body.
Vogler throws a body kick that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Vogler throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway walks into a left hand.
Ridgeway chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vogler can pounce on him.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Vogler misses.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Vogler counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogler was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Nice uppercut there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to land a leg kick but Vogler saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Vogler tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
A body shot lands from Vogler. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Vogler.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vogler.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vogler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vogler's efforts to push away.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vogler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogler misses with some punches.
Vogler blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Vogler gets control of Ridgeway's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vogler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ridgeway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ridgeway trying to control the position from guard on top but Vogler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ridgeway decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vogler, up you get! #T3#
A head kick from Ridgeway lands but Vogler takes it in his stride.
Ridgeway takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Vogler.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vogler. That did some damage!
Vogler misses with a head kick.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the leg kick from Vogler.
Vogler throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vogler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vogler lands a head shot.
Vogler misses with a takedown attempt - Ridgeway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vogler is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.
Vogler tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vogler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vogler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch.
Vogler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vogler misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vogler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogler moves away.
Vogler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Vogler misses the target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
An out of breath Mathew Ridgeway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EVO 185 Olympics Semi Finals
Date: Dec 16, 2016

#R1#
Ridgeway staying out of range there.#CL#
Ridgeway darts in and clinches The Highlander up against the cage.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Highlander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Ridgeway's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Highlander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway is stalling here.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but The Highlander blocks it.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
The Highlander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
The Highlander swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Highlander misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
The Highlander prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
The Highlander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highlander misses with a body punch.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from The Highlander.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Highlander's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Highlander.
The Highlander lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from The Highlander.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Highlander.
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 nice left hand lands by The Highlander. #T2#
The Highlander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Highlander prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as The Highlander controls the action.
The Highlander lands a shoulder strike.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
A body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The Highlander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by The Highlander.
The Highlander misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Highlander tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
The Highlander prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Highlander misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Highlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
The Highlander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Come on Ridgeway - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Highlander has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridgeway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Highlander can turn it around.
The Highlander digs a right hand into Ridgeway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ridgeway's gas tank.
The Highlander has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway digs a right hand into The Highlander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Highlander's gas tank.
The Highlander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but The Highlander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
The Highlander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
The Highlander has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
The Highlander struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Ridgeway. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but The Highlander uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ridgeway.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Highlander takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Highlander.
Ridgeway cracks The Highlander with a nice body shot.
The Highlander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by The Highlander.
Ridgeway controlling the action here for a moment.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but The Highlander avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but The Highlander avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
The Highlander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highlander.
The Highlander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Highlander.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Highlander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Highlander dominated that round.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Highlander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
The Highlander flicks out a counter leg kick but Ridgeway steps away.
The Highlander scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Highlander cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch
and The Highlander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from The Highlander.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Highlander is out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Highlander connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Highlander momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Highlander throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Highlander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Highlander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from The Highlander.
A telegraphed right hand from The Highlander misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into The Highlander's ribs.
The Highlander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but The Highlander pushes him off.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
The Highlander just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Highlander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Highlander misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - The Highlander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Highlander misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Highlander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Highlander pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Highlander throws a right and a left that Ridgeway avoids nicely.
A jab from The Highlander misses.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Highlander moves away.
Ridgeway backing away here, and The Highlander unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway wants to clinch.#T2#
The Highlander loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
The Highlander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for The Highlander's leg but The Highlander calmly moves out of range.
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!
The Highlander throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
The Highlander connects with a crisp jab.
The Highlander throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice leg kick.
The Highlander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Highlander stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The Highlander takes the fight into the clinch.
The Highlander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Good body shot from Ridgeway.
The Highlander blocks an uppercut.
The Highlander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway gets through The Highlander's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Highlander's elbow.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from The Highlander.
The Highlander tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing The Highlander back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
The Highlander swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway pushes The Highlander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ridgeway as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from The Highlander.
The Highlander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Highlander blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
The Highlander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Highlander can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action. #T4#
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Ridgeway.
The Highlander misses with some punches.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but The Highlander avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ridgeway is pushing The Highlander up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for The Highlander.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Highlander backwards.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Highlander.
The Highlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
The Highlander fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway throwing a counter right hand but The Highlander manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but The Highlander moves out of range.
The Highlander throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
The Highlander is rocked!
The Highlander leaves his chin hanging out and Ridgeway seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! The Highlander crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mathew Ridgeway!
A victorious Mathew Ridgeway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EVO 278: Sykk vs Ridgeway
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Ridgeway forces Sykk back against the cage and clinches.
Ridgeway dodges an elbow strike from Sykk.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
We've been informed that Ridgeway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway digs a right hand underneath Sykk's ribcage. Sykk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Sykk pulls guard successfully.
Sykk working a defensive guard here.
Sykk pulls Ridgeway in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Sykk throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridgeway uses it to pass to side control.
Sykk is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sykk tries to control but Ridgeway manages to take his back.
Sykk trying to control the hands but Ridgeway breaks the grip.
Sykk tries to escape but Ridgeway has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sykk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ridgeway's guard. Nice work there by Sykk. #T2#
Sykk throws a strike but Ridgeway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sykk being controlled here, momentarily.
Sykk working a defensive guard but Ridgeway passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgeway is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Ridgeway is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions off his back.
Sykk is trying to maintain the position but Ridgeway is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sykk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sykk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sykk tries to control Ridgeway's body but Ridgeway pushes him off. Sykk squirms to his side and now Ridgeway has his back!
Sykk is holding onto Ridgeway's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Sykk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sykk turns into Ridgeway and is now in his guard. #T4#
Ridgeway looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sykk is one step ahead there.
Ridgeway controlling Sykk's posture.
Sykk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Sykk connects with a couple of short punches.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Sykk throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sykk wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sykk throws an off balance right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Sykk is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway lands a really nice looking cross but Sykk seems unphased.
Sykk keeps the fight on the outside.
Sykk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Sykk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sykk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk tries to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Sykk misses.
Sykk moves out of range as Ridgeway throws a body kick. #T1#
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a hook. Sykk ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sykk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Sykk defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Sykk's shoulder, as Sykk tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Sykk throws a lazy head kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk dodges the punch combination from Ridgeway.
It looked like Sykk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sykk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sykk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridgeway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sykk lands a head kick. Ridgeway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice jab there from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Sykk was well out of range.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sykk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ridgeway checks it well. #T3#
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Sykk's head but Sykk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Sykk moves into the clinch.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocking some punches.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Sykk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ridgeway as Sykk tries to tie him up.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Sykk blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3##CL2#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk stalls.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sykk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sykk scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a left to the head.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Ridgeway lands an uppercut.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykk lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykk.
Ridgeway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk trying to control the position but instead, Ridgeway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sykk into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykk working aggressively here.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sykk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Sykk blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
Sykk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgeway is defending well for now.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway pushes Sykk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykk is just out of range.
Sykk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ridgeway just manages to avoid it.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sykk moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Sykk's side.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Sykk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sykk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Sykk moves out of range. #CL2#
Ridgeway instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sykk.
Sykk lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk lands a left hand. #T3#
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Sykk.
Sykk throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway. #T4#
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sykk is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sykk for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sykk lands an overhand right.
Sykk throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Sykk's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a right hand.
A big left from Sykk misses.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSykk.
Sykk connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Sykk's belly button to the back.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk.
Sykk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
and Sykk counters with a thumping low kick.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sykk avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk staying out of range there.
Sykk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykk checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway lands with a hook. Sykk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ridgeway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Sykk jumps back.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sykk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sykk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sykk misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Sykk.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sykk is able to avoid easily.
As Ridgeway backs away, Sykk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's front leg with a kick but Sykk checks it.
Sykk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Sykk throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sykk in his tracks.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Sykk throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sykk.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Sykk tries to clinch but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sykk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Sykk avoids it.#T4#
A lazy body kick from Sykk
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Sykk lands a big head kick that sends Ridgeway tumbling to the mat! Sykk takes a step backwards and waves Ridgeway back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mathew Ridgeway has been cut.
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!
Crack! Sykk connects with the perfect overhand right and Ridgeway falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Sykk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vesa Sykk!
Vesa Sykk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Teimosia throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Teimosia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Teimosia moves away and avoids it.
Ridgeway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teimosia connects with a single shot there.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Teimosia's calf.#CL2#
Teimosia clinches with his opponent.
Ridgeway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teimosia's efforts to push away.
A left hand lands to the body for Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway wants to break free but Teimosia has control.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Ridgeway is trying to break the clinch but Teimosia is controlling him.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridgeway seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Teimosia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teimosia's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway is trying to force a seperation but Teimosia has the dominant position.#BC2#
Teimosia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teimosia was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Teimosia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Teimosia. That did some damage!#T3#
Teimosia punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Teimosia's shoulder, as Teimosia tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy uppercut
and Teimosia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Teimosia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teimosia.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia tries to break the clinch but Ridgeway is controlling the position.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Teimosia's head.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia tries to break the clinch but Ridgeway is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Ridgeway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ridgeway connects with a right hand. Teimosia shakes it off.
Teimosia throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Ridgeway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Teimosia.
Teimosia is looking to clinch.
Ridgeway throws an off balance right hand
and Teimosia counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Teimosia forces Ridgeway back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Ridgeway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ridgeway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot
letting Teimosia counter with a right hand.
Teimosia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Teimosia backs up against the cage.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Teimosia looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Ridgeway digs a good hook to Teimosia's body.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teimosia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ridgeway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ridgeway tries to bum rush Teimosia with a series of wild strikes but Teimosia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Teimosia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teimosia motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Teimosia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Teimosia backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Teimosia thuds his shin into the meat of Ridgeway's side.
Teimosia throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway defending well as Teimosia loads up on a big left hand.
Teimosia takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Teimosia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridgeway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridgeway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teimosia moves away.
A low kick from Teimosia is predictable there
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teimosia's knee momentarily.
Teimosia blocks a low kick nicely.
Teimosia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Teimosia moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Teimosia wants to counter the offense by Ridgeway and move into the clinch position.
Ridgeway attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teimosia misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway defending well as Teimosia loads up on a big left hand.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Teimosia's head backwards.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Teimosia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Teimosia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Teimosia slips under a jab.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Teimosia is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Teimosia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ridgeway doesn't seem phased though.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teimosia throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Teimosia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Teimosia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teimosia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Teimosia.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teimosia doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridgeway circles away.
Teimosia avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Teimosia is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Teimosia lands a jab to Ridgeway's midsection.
Teimosia slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Teimosia scores with a nice strike.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
Teimosia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridgeway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a jab but it's blocked by Teimosia.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that second round.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Teimosia pushes Ridgeway away with a front kick.
Teimosia moves out of range of the body kick.
Teimosia scores with a nice strike.
Teimosia throws a combination that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Ridgeway punishes Teimosia's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teimosia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teimosia with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Teimosia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Teimosia connects with the punch.
Teimosia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Teimosia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ridgeway's hands.
Oh Ridgeway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Teimosia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Ridgeway breaks the clinch.
Teimosia scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Teimosia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridgeway seems to have got his legs back now.
Teimosia ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Teimosia moves away.
Teimosia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teimosia's elbow.
Teimosia misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Teimosia's elbow.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards. #T3#
Teimosia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Ridgeway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Teimosia misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway lands a glancing blow to the side of Teimosia's head.
Teimosia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Teimosia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridgeway. That did some damage!
Ridgeway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ridgeway.
Teimosia misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses.
Teimosia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Teimosia thows a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teimosia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ridgeway slips under a jab from Teimosia.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Teimosia slips a jab from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Teimosia misses.
Ridgeway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Teimosia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mathew Ridgeway.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridgeway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: EVO 266: Tsoi vs Cortes 2
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Byrd is wise to it.
Byrd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been hearing reports that Byrd has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Byrd throws a big shot that misses.
Byrd moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Ridgeway scores with a head kick.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway. #T1#
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Byrd wants to slow Ridgeway down by chopping away at his legs.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Byrd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Byrd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice body kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back to recover.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick.
Byrd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Nice shot by Byrd.
Byrd swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
Byrd throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Byrd misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters with a thumping low kick.
Ridgeway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Byrd. That one must have hurt.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
Byrd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Byrd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crunch! Byrd slams his shin into Ridgeway's torso.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Ridgeway blocks the low kick.
Byrd is looking to wear down Ridgeway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Byrd cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byrd scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Byrd saw that one coming.
Byrd tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right. #TD#
Byrd dives in and scores a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
Byrd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Byrd tries to pass. #T4#
Byrd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd looking to pass the guard.
Byrd is fighting to break Ridgeway's control of his arms but Ridgeway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Byrd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ridgeway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ridgeway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ridgeway can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Byrd misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Byrd here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Byrd avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ridgeway backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Byrd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrd tries a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Ridgeway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Byrd lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byrd. #T1#
Byrd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byrd tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway tries to move into range but Byrd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Byrd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrd is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks.
Ridgeway is looking to score with low kicks.
Ridgeway blocks the body kick.
Byrd pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Byrd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Byrd takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
A bone on bone clash there as Ridgeway blocks the leg kick.
Byrd thuds a left hand into Ridgeway's body.
Byrd jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Byrd moved away.
Ridgeway lands with a hook. Byrd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Byrd swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd scores with a push kick.
Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Byrd avoids the punch easily.
Byrd lands with a cross.
Ridgeway has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
Byrd throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Byrd down.
Byrd scores with a punch to the head.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Byrd's belly button to the back.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Byrd with a body shot.
Ridgeway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Byrd connects with a right hand. Ridgeway shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd blocks the body kick. #T4#
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byrd.
Byrd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
Ridgeway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but Ridgeway blocks it.
Byrd misses with a body punch
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byrd takes one to the chin there.
Byrd connects with a jab.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick and Byrd moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Byrd. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrd. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Byrd sees coming a mile off.
Byrd slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Byrd bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridgeway's head backwards.
Ridgeway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byrd.
Byrd throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd ducks right into an uppercut from Ridgeway.
Decent striking displayed by Byrd there.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway blocks a low kick nicely.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Byrd lands.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Byrd jabs Ridgeway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Byrd throws a body punch but Ridgeway moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Byrd down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Byrd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Byrd moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ridgeway. Byrd shrugs it off though.
Byrd throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Byrd.
Byrd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ridgeway under the eye.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridgeway is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ridgeway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jolly Leg Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Byrd's legs.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd connects with the punch.
Byrd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrd tries to score with a low kick but Ridgeway moves his leg out of the way.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Byrd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Byrd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Byrd misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Ridgeway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Byrd lands with a straight right. Ridgeway didn't see that one coming.
Ridgeway works over Byrd's head and body with a nice combination.
Ridgeway takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Byrd slips a jab from Ridgeway.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd throws a leg kick which misses Ridgeway's front leg but catches the back leg as Ridgeway tries to avoid it.
Byrd blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridgeway can do to turn this around?
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Ridgeway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy left from Byrd finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Byrd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Ridgeway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Byrd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ridgeway connects with the punch.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Byrd.
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byrd just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Byrd.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ridgeway.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridgeway is just out of range.
Ridgeway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!

Event: EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ridgeway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sykk misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Sykk misses.
Sykk backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ridgeway scores with a spinning back kick!
Sykk misses with a head kick.
Sykk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgeway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgeway appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sykk scores with a nice strike.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridgeway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Sykk swings widly with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sykk's knee momentarily.
Sykk tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Sykk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Sykk.
Sykk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DJs Locker in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sykk. Sykk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Ridgeway does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Ridgeway. #CL2#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sykk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ridgeway's brow.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridgeway digs a right hand into Sykk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sykk's gas tank.
Sykk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands. #T2#
Ridgeway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
A short right from Sykk on the inside.
Sykk tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Sykk back against the cage.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykks head.
Sykk digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ridgeway gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk lands a nice uppercut.
Sykk misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sykk working aggressively here. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykk throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridgeway.
A short body shot lands from Sykk as the two fighters clinch.
Sykk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykk lands a hook that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sykk throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Sykk counters with a good low kick that Ridgeway was not able to check.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Sykk tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target. #T1#
Ridgeway thumps Sykk with a low kick.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ridgeway misses. #CL#
Sykk gets a clinch.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Sykk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
Sykk blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykk lands an elbow just above Ridgeway 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Mathew Ridgeway has been cut.
Sykk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sykk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykk controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Sykk controls the action.
Sykk wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Sykk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Sykk misses with the head strike.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sykk.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk tries to land knees in the clinch but Ridgeway avoids the damage to the body.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Sykk struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Sykk comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sykk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway tries to work over Sykk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykk. #T4#
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykk's elbow.
A short left from Sykk.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykk has had enough of the clinch but Ridgeway keeps him there for the moment.
Ridgeway lands a body punch.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sykk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sykk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sykk throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sykk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgeway throws a big counter head kick but Sykk avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vesa Sykk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Sykk tries to clinch up but Ridgeway circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Sykk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ridgeways jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sykk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sykk ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Sykk tried to counter with a leg kick but Ridgeway avoided it.
Ridgeway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway connects with a nice looking jab.
Sykk looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Sykk misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Ridgeway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Sykk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Sykk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykk doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sykk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Sykk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridgeway swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ridgeway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykk. #CL2#
Sykk gets tackled into the cage by Ridgeway. Ridgeway maintains the clinch.
Ridgeway misses with a punch to the body.
Sykk gets through Ridgeway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykk lands with a left to the head.
Sykk is trying to break the clinch but Ridgeway has him pressed against the cage.
Vesa Sykk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridgeway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ridgeway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Sykk swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykk lands a nice elbow.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Sykk lands a shot to the body.
Sykk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Sykk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ridgeway showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sykk. #T3#
Sykk is looking to clinch but Ridgeway is avoiding it.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sykk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridgeway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ridgeway works over Sykk's head and body with a nice combination.
Ridgeway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sykk throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sykk.
Ridgeway scores with a push kick.
A big right from Ridgeway misses.
Sykk throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Sykk backing away here, and Ridgeway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Sykk loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Sykk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ridgeway to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway clobbers Sykk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ridgeway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sykk takes one on the button.
Sykk throws out a powerful jab.
Sykk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Sykk's front leg but catches the back leg as Sykk tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Sykk throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridgeway throws a lazy right hand but Sykk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykk throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Sykk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sykk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sykk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Sykk.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykk tried to score with a low kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Sykk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sykk catches Ridgeway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Sykk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway lands with an overhand left.
Ridgeway lands a nice hook to Sykk's body. Sykk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sykk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway scores with a nice strike.
Sykk throws a right hand that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway looks to throw a body kick
and Sykk counters with a straight right hand.
Sykk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sykk blocks a head kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway needs to keep his hands up - Sykk had a free shot at his head there.
Sykk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sykk is looking to slow Ridgeway down with leg kicks. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sykk manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Sykk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sykk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Ridgeway tries to keep at a distance but Sykk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway working aggressively here.
Sykk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Sykk prevents a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Sykk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Sykk avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the cage.
Ridgeway cracks Sykk with a nice body shot.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Sykk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ridgeway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykk backwards.
Sykk lands with a light punch inside.
Sykk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ridgeway lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Sykk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway lands a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sykk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sykk.
Sykk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sykk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ridgeway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mathew Ridgeway's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Sykk misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykk thows a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Sykk clinches up with Ridgeway and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Sykk blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway prevents a body shot from Sykk.
Sykk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway working aggressively here. #T1#
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykk wants to get back to striking at distance but Ridgeway won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Sykk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sykk misses with some punches.
Sykk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sykk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Ridgeway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sykk fails to land. #T2#
Sykk throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Ridgeway.
Sykk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway has a couple of punches blocked by Sykk.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Sykk blocks it.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk is trying to pull guard but Ridgeway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sykk tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway gets through Sykk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykk has Ridgeway pushed against the cage.#T3#
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sykk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykk.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vesa Sykk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Sykk blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Sykk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykk lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Sykk scores with a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykk finish him?
Sykk creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ridgeway's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ridgeway drops to his knees and Sykk pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vesa Sykk!
After winning the bout, Vesa Sykk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EVO 259: Kakoullis vs Murphy
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanak is just out of range.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Hanak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Hanak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Hanak moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanak.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanak lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Ridgeway shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mathew Ridgeway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridgeway cracks Hanak with an open hand slap.
Ridgeway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with an open hand slap.
We've been hearing reports that Hanak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hanak swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Hanak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hanak with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanak tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridgeway is retaining full guard.
Ridgeway controlling Hanak's posture. #T2#
Ridgeway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridgeway has control of Hanak's left arm, preventing Hanak from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway looking for a sweep. Not yet Ridgeway, not yet.
Ridgeway is pulling down on Hanak's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanak manages to avoid it.
Hanak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Ridgeway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hanak avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Hanak punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Hanak.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Hanak swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Hanak's ribs.
Ridgeway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridgeway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgeway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick which misses Hanak's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanak tries to avoid it.
Ridgeway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hanak rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ridgeway pinned against the cage. Ridgeway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ridgeway is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Hanak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ridgeway but Ridgeway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the side of Hanak's head but Hanak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridgeway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridgeway tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hanak swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Hanak throws a sloppy head kick and Ridgeway moves out of range easily.
Ridgeway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body. Hanak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanak. Hanak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridgeway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanak scrambles back to his feet.
Ridgeway looks to land a right hand but Hanak moved out of range.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway looks to land a left hand but Hanak moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanak on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Hanak misses
and Ridgeway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanak misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanak's sensitive parts. #T1#
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ridgeway.
Hanak throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Hanak cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanak blocks a jab.
Ridgeway throws a push kick but Hanak slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Hanak blocks the body kick.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Hanak's ribs.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hanak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridgeway is keeping the position for now.
Hanak throwing strikes but missing.
Hanak wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving. #T3#
Ridgeway pulls Hanak in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ridgeway keeping full guard, as Hanak tries to pass.
Ridgeway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridgeway wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanak is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridgeway has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ridgeway tries to work over Hanak's front leg with a kick but Hanak checks it.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanak blocks the body kick.
Hanak tries to counter with a takedown but Ridgeway is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Ridgeway misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ridgeway.
Hanak staying out of range there.
Hanak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridgeway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanak checks the leg kick.
Hanak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway throws a nice looking combination but Hanak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridgeway thuds a left hand into Hanak's body.
Ridgeway misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Hanak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ridgeway avoids the head kick by Hanak.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanak scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridgeway in his tracks.
Hanak moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Hanak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanak throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak swings widly with a right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanak moves forwards but Ridgeway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hanak avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a shot from downtown. Hanak moves away and avoids it.
Hanak attempts a counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it well and moves away.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanak.
Hanak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hanak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hanak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridgeway sprawls and moves away.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Hanak avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanak defending well as Ridgeway loads up on a big left hand.
Lukas Hanak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hanak misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Hanak.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hanak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanak.
Lukas Hanak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanak looking to pass the guard.
Hanak throwing strikes but missing.
Hanak is in close to Ridgeway's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanak distracts Ridgeway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridgeway managing to control the position.
Hanak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Ridgeway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridgeway pulls Hanak in close to prevent any damage.
Hanak is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridgeway has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanak throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanak looking to pass the guard.
Ridgeway has control of Hanak's left arm, preventing Hanak from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ridgeway catches Hanak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathew Ridgeway.
I've got Ridgeway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EVO 254: Tallon vs Saibot
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gold.
Gold tries to work over Ridgeway's front leg with a kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Gold slips the punch.
Gold with the counter takedown but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to work over Gold's front leg with a kick but Gold checks it.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
It appears Ridgeway was looking to counter with a kick there.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gold checks it well.
A low kick from Ridgeway misses
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Gold's torso.
Gold pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridgeway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gold just manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Gold slams his shin into Ridgeway's torso.
Gold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ridgeway is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks.
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!
Gold avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ridgeway misses with a body kick.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Gold. #T1#
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Ridgeway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Gold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Gold swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway misses with the body kick
and Gold counters with a straight right hand.
Gold misses with a looping right.
Gold tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway thuds his shin into the meat of Gold's side.
Gold misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gold motions for Ridgeway to come forward. Gold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut lands for Gold. That snapped Ridgeway's head back.
Ridgeway scores with a jab. Gold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gold.
A low kick from Gold misses
and Ridgeway counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gold lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridgeway scores with a nice head shot.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Gold needs to keep his hands up - Ridgeway had a free shot at his head there.
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Gold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sloppy strikes from Gold. Those never looked like landing.
Ridgeway half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway misses the jab.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Gold.
Ridgeway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gold. Gold obviously looking to wear him down.
Ridgeway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridgeway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridgeway moves away.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gold avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Gold with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ridgeway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridgeway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gold loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gold.
Gold throws a push kick but Ridgeway slaps the foot to one side.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ridgeway misses with a kick to the body.
Gold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Ridgeway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.
As Gold backs away, Ridgeway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gold.
Ridgeway lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold takes one to the chin there.
Ridgeway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gold is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
It looks like Ridgeway has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gold throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Gold's front leg. #T1#
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Ridgeway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridgeway.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gold might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ridgeway has got the better of the exchanges.
Gold misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathew Ridgeway is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Gold on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Gold misses with a hook. Ridgeway ducked under it nicely.
Ridgeway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ridgeway - that will leave a mark!
Gold is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Gold cracks Ridgeway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold scores with a hook.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Ridgeway is out of range.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gold.
A shot to the liver by Gold. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Ridgeway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Ridgeway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gold manages to avoid it.#T3#
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Ridgeway tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to clinch up but Gold circles away and keeps his distance.
Gold connects with a single shot there.
Gold looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Ridgeway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gold with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it. #T4#
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Gold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gold thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Gold moves out of range.
It seemed like Gold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gold throws a chopping leg kick but Ridgeway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gold scores with a hook.
Gold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gold throws a right hand that Ridgeway ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridgeway also avoids with ease.
Gold gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gold misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway thumps Gold with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gold lands a body shot.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold throws out a counter right but Ridgeway avoids it with no problem.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway moves out of range as Gold throws a body kick.
Ridgeway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway keeps Gold at a distance using the push kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gold.
Gold takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Gold.#T1#
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway feints a jab promting Gold to slip. Ridgeway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Gold.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridgeway misses the target.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gold throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gold.
Ridgeway thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Ridgeway clinches.
Gold is trying to maintain a safe position but Ridgeway gets an underhook and turns Gold into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ridgeway.
Gold is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gold has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ridgeway.
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!
Ridgeway blocking some punches. #T2#
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gold is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ridgeway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gold backwards.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Gold.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gold lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Ridgeway tries to work over Gold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold misses with some punches.
Gold pushes Ridgeway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Gold controls the action.
Gold throws a head punch that misses.
Gold takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gold misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a nice uppercut.
Gold is leaning against Ridgeway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Gold swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold is trying to stall. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Gold's head.
Gold lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Gold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gold is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Liquid Gold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gold lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Gold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liquid Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold misses with some punches.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gold digs a right hand underneath Ridgeway's ribcage. Ridgeway let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liquid Gold.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MFN 319: Gravity
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Ridgeway is looking to slow Sokol down with leg kicks.
Sokol scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Ridgeway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sokol doesn't seem bothered though.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sokol connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Sokol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokol throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridgeway digs a good body shot into Sokol's ribs.
Sokol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Sokol is predictable there
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sokol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokol on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ridgeway. Ridgeway obviously looking to wear him down.
Sokol connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ridgeway throws out a powerful jab.
Sokol checks a leg kick nicely.
Sokol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ridgeway with a body shot.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokol.
Sokol throws a leg kick but Ridgeway sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridgeway misses with a two punch combination.
Sokol moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokol thinks about the counter body kick.
Ridgeway blocks a head kick by Sokol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol moves out of range as Ridgeway strikes.
Sokol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridgeway on the side of the head.
Ridgeway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Ridgeway moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sokol.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sokol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sokol misses with an elbow strike.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Sokol misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sokol.
Sokol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sokol tries to circle away but Ridgeway has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sokol manages to break the clinch.
Ridgeway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridgeway stuns Sokol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sokol throws a leg kick
and Ridgeway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sokol's knee momentarily.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Ridgeway blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway thows a leg kick but Sokol checks it
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sokol throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ridgeway counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeway explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sokol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sokol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Sokol misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Ridgeway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Sokol misses.
Sokol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ridgeway counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
and Sokol counters with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ridgeway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ridgeway looks for the body kick but Sokol saw that one coming.
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Sokol counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick from Sokol misses.
Ridgeway missing with a left hand there. Sokol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Sokol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sokol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sokol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Marcin Sokol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Sokol throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sokol takes one on the button.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Sokol counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sokol counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokol misses with a hook
and Ridgeway counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Ridgeway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Sokol counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway connects with a jab.
Sokol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sokol lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sokol throws a lazy right hand but Ridgeway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Sokol.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sokol is looking for the big counter here.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sokol.#T2#
Ridgeway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sokol throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
Ridgeway is looking to clinch but Sokol is avoiding it.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sokol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sokol checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sokol's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot
and Sokol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sokol swats away the attempt to clinch by Ridgeway.#T3#
Sokol misses with a low kick as Ridgeway jumps back.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Sokol cracks Ridgeway with a good jab.
A lazy left from Ridgeway finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sokol misses the target.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Sokol throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick that misses.
Sokol misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
A leg kick checked by Sokol.#T4#
Ridgeway throws a lazy body kick
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sokol counters with a straight right hand.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ridgeway fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Ridgeway is rocked!
Ridgeway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sokol counters with a monster head kick that knocks Ridgeway out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin Sokol!

Event: USFC 116
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Barca shoots in looking for a takedown but Ridgeway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but Ridgeway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Barca scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ridgeway is trying to get back to full guard.
Barca is pressing down on Ridgeway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeway is holding on for now.
Barca is nestled in close to Ridgeway, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
Barca sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridgeway defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway keeping control of the position.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Ridgeway is holding on to half guard well.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Barca 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.
Barca tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ridgeway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Ridgeway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barca.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca.
Barca trying to control the action but Ridgeway is working from the bottom.
Barca is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Barca wants to take a breather but Ridgeway is having none of it.
Barca is pressing down on Ridgeway's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridgeway is holding on for now.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ridgeway is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgeway avoid being mounted?
Barca is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ridgeway trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Barca 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.
Ridgeway keeping hold of Barca's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barca wants to take a breather but Ridgeway is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ridgeway works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barca throws an elbow that misses. Ridgeway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barca's guard. Nice move by Ridgeway!#REVB##SUB#
Barca throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ridgeway told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Barca looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barca is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ridgeway is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Barca looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridgeway stopping the sweep attempt from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Barca finds it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridgeway, as that shot connected.
Barca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Barca cracks a nice hook into Ridgeway's ribs.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Ridgeway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Barca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Barca moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Ridgeway lands with a slapping head kick.
Barca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barca digs a good body shot into Ridgeway's ribs.
Ridgeway cracks the inside of Barca's front leg.
Ridgeway misses with a head kick.
Barca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws a head kick but Barca moves out of range.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ridgeway is fending him off so far but Barca persists. Nope, Ridgeway circles away and we're back to standing.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
A big left from Barca misses.
Good exchange - Barca coming out on top.
Barca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Ridgeway clinches up with Barca and pushes him back against the cage.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Barca tightens his grip and picks Ridgeway up, before dumping him to the ground. Ridgeway manages to land in guard.
Barca preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barca throws a big elbow that misses.
Barca pushes down on Ridgeway's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Barca throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barca is looking to advance position but Ridgeway won't allow it.
Ridgeway wants to control but Barca passes into side.
Barca working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barca tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ridgeway is being controlled here.
Ridgeway managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barca.
Ridgeway tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position. #T4#
Ridgeway dodges the ground and pound from Barca.
Ridgeway tries to buck Barca off but Barca is having none of it.#SUB#
Barca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barca tries to score with some ground and pound. Ridgeway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ridgeway is not content to let Barca control the position.
Ridgeway tries to bench press Barca off him but Barca keeps the position.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hannibal Barca will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3##TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.#ES2#
Ridgeway manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca looking for a takedown.
Barca can't get the takedown.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barca is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Ridgeway gets underhooks to prevent Barca's takedown attempt.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Barca controls his hands.
Barca wants a takedown.
Barca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ridgeway prevents it.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barca.
Ridgeway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway is working Barca over against the cage.#BC#
Barca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Barca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barca's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barca blocks the body kick.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Barca off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Barca down.
Ridgeway lunges at Barca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barca's hand.
Barca misses with a takedown attempt - Ridgeway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barca with a nice cross.
Barca connects with a single shot there.
Barca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barca throws a series of punches but Ridgeway avoids them all with ease. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barca throws a good cross that connects.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Barca is having none of it.
Ridgeway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ridgeway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway connects with an inside leg kick.
Ridgeway staying out of range there.
And Ridgeway responds with a good body kick, but Barca manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Barca.#TD#
Barca scores with a takedown into Ridgeway's guard.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca looking to pass the guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barca throws a big right hand that misses.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barca wants to control from the top but Ridgeway keeps moving.
Ridgeway pulls Barca in close to his closed guard and prevents Barca from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ridgeway scores with the left hand. Barca knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridgeway is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barca misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Barca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Barca misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Barca.
Barca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ridgeway sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Barca's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Ridgeway really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ridgeway scores with a push kick.
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barca is out of range.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barca.
Barca misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Barca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barca showed some decent athleticism there.
Barca missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Barca is thwarting Ridgeway's attempts to control the position.
Ridgeway wants to get back to his feet.
Barca lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barca passes to full mount!
Barca scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ridgeway?
Barca tries to control but Ridgeway wriggling away.
Barca throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Barca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ridgeway because Barca loaded up on that one. #T2#
Barca throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ridgeway because Barca loaded up on that one.
Barca lands with some strikes.
Ridgeway takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barca looking to ground and pound but Ridgeway is blocking nicely.
Barca is trying to control here but Ridgeway has managed to regain half guard.
Barca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridgeway keeps working.
Ridgeway trying to hold on to Barca's head to control him but Barca postures up.
Ridgeway is positioning himself well to prevent Barca advancing to mount. #T3#
Barca working the head and body with strikes.
Barca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ridgeway has hold of Barca's hands but Barca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ridgeway keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barca missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ridgeway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barca. #SUB#
Barca is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barca not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ridgeway is looking to control Barca's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridgeway avoid being mounted?
Barca trying to mount his opponent but Ridgeway defends it. #T4#
Barca is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barca is thwarting Ridgeway's attempts to control the position.
Barca misses with a head shot. Ridgeway uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgeway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Barca had his way with Mathew Ridgeway in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Barca lands the left hand.
Ridgeway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ridgeway defends it nicely.
Ridgeway throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barca on the side of the head.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca scores with a one two! Ridgeway had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barca misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Barca misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Ridgeway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barca with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barca.
Barca throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Barca feints and as Ridgeway raises his hands in defense, Barca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Ridgeway has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barca has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca goes for a takedown attempt but Ridgeway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Barca checks a leg kick.
Barca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridgeway scoring well with a low kick there.
Mathew Ridgeway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ridgeway throws a head kick that misses.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Barca pushes him off.
Barca swings for the body but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Barca moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ridgeway wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridgeway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Barca throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Barca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ridgeway.
Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca with a nice cross.#T3#
Barca throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Barca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barca will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Barca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Barca lands in his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barca trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridgeway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Barca distracts Ridgeway with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ridgeway keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
Barca postures up.
Barca is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ridgeway is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Barca sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ridgeway's guard.
Hannibal Barca is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ridgeway is refusing to be controlled, as Barca sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hannibal Barca.
I think Barca has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Barca!
Hannibal Barca is the new lightweight champion!
Hannibal Barca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that AnonymouS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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