Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 638 San Pedro vs Keenan 3
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Ritter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ritter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teebs manages to avoid it.
Teebs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ritter is out of range.
Ritter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Teebs tries to sprawl but Ritter drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Teebs makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter throws a nice looking combination but Teebs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Teebs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritter misses with a few strikes there.
Ritter throws a hook but Teebs avoids it easily.
Ritter wants to clinch but Teebs slips to the side
and Teebs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter misses with a double jab
and Teebs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Ritter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ritter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritter lands a right hand.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Teebs prevents Ritter from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritter tries to work over Teebs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teebs lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teebs.
Teebs has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Nice body punch from Teebs - that landed with a thud.
Teebs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Teebs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Teebs.
Ritter looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teebs.
Ritter prevents a body shot from Teebs.
Teebs scores with a hook to the body.
Teebs misses with a punch on the inside.
Teebs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Teebs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Teebs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Teebs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter misses with a hook
and Teebs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Teebs counters with a slapping leg kick.
Teebs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Teebs.
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Teebs moves into the clinch.
Teebs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teebs blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Teebs.
Teebs works on Ritter's body with a couple of short punches.
Teebs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teebs.
Teebs gets through Ritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
A short uppercut from Teebs.
Teebs can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Ritter struggles to land a body shot inside as Teebs controls his hands.
Teebs misses with some punches.
Teebs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teebs scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A short uppercut from Teebs.
Ritter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ritter struggles to land a body shot inside as Teebs controls his hands.
Teebs blocks an elbow strike from Ritter.
Ritter lands an elbow inside.
Ritter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritter missing with knees to the body.
Teebs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritter missing with knees to the body.
Teebs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritter or not.
Teebs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teebs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teebs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ritter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teebs lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Teebs fails to land. #BC#
Teebs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teebs drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ritter right on the button. Ritter goes down! Teebs follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Teebs gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Teebs!
Bo Teebs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Sylvester Ritter stepped up to the mic, saying 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Zaitsev moves away and avoids it.
Ritter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ritter looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ritter takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ritter really felt that one!
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev scores with a kick to the body.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter 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!
Ritter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaitsev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ritter's jaw. Ritter's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zaitsev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sylvester Ritter was interviewed post fight and said 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Teebs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teebs dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Teebs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritter sprawls and moves away.
Teebs misses with a wild combination.
Teebs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ritter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter misses with a shot to the body
and Teebs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Teebs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teebs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Teebs stands and steps away. Ritter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sloppy strikes from Ritter. Those never looked like landing.
Teebs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Teebs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Teebs scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Teebs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ritter momentarily.
Ritter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Teebs throws out a powerful jab.
Teebs scores with a nice right hand.
Teebs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritter looks to throw the jab but Teebs is out of range.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Teebs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teebs is looking for a counter combo.
Teebs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ritter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Teebs counters with a crisp right that sends Ritter to the canvas! Teebs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Teebs!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Teebs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Sylvester Ritter stepped up to the mic, saying 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Ritter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter scores with a nice right hand.
Powell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter misses with a hook
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Ritter does no damage.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Powell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Powell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell 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.#T1#
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him. #ES2#
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Ritter.
Ritter ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a looping left.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Ritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Ritter is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Ritter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it. #T3#
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell won't allow Ritter to sweep him here. #T4#
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Powell keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Ritter has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ritter's guard.#REVR#
Ritter has Powell pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter'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.
#R2#
Ritter throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Ritter avoids the head kick by Powell.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter lands a jab.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Ritter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powell! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#
Powell is rocked!
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell has his hands on Ritter's head, controlling the position.
Ritter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Ritter won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Powell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter preventing the sweep.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritter.
Ritter trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ritter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Ritter keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Ritter trying to control the position.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it. #ES2#
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Ritter misses with a combination
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Ritter lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Ritter 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.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ritter backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
A jab from Ritter misses.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Ritter is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Ritter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Powell counters with a single leg into guard. Ritter didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Ritter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ritter.
Powell presses Ritter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter prevents the takedown attempt.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Powell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ritter uses from the top position.
Powell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ritter throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Ritter throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Powell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter pulls Powell in to control the position.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Ritter seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritter takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Ritter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Powell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Powell avoiding damage as Ritter throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards. #T2#
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritter or not.
Powell lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Powell tightens his grip and picks Ritter up, before dumping him to the ground. Ritter manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Ritter pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Powell gets a double leg takedown into Ritter's guard.#T3#
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Ritter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powell dives into side control.
An elbow from Powell crashes against the mat.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ritter is avoiding damage well.
Ritter is trying to get back to his feet.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell lands a few punches from side control.
Ritter tries to escape but Powell is in control.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Ritter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ROC#
Ritter is rocked!
Powell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ritter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Powell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Ritter throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Valentine moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Ritter misses #KD2#
and Valentine counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ritter! Valentine lets Ritter back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Valentine counters with a big right hand! Oh Ritter is in trouble here! Valentine follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Remy Valentine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sylvester Ritter was interviewed post fight and said 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019

#R1#
Ritter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ritter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Zaitsev. Beautiful body shot.
Zaitsev tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Ritter blocks it.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Ritter's ribcage but misses.
Ritter misses with a body shot
and Zaitsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1##KD2#
Zaitsev drops Ritter with a nice combination! Zaitsev dives into Ritter's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Zaitsev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Ritter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitsev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ritter covers up, he's hurt! Zaitsev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zaitsev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zaitsev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: DARE INFERNO
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Ritter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.#KD#
Kagonbo ducks straight into an uppercut from Ritter and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kagonbo manages to regain guard straight away.
Ritter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagonbo has wrist control.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kagonbo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
Ritter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kagonbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kagonbo takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Kagonbo lands a big head kick that sends Ritter tumbling to the mat! Kagonbo takes a step backwards and waves Ritter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter moves away from the strike by Kagonbo. #CL#
Ritter forces Kagonbo back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ritter swings for the body but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Ritter walks into a left hand.
No joy there for Kagonbo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that Kagonbo 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.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kagonbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Ritter misses with a hook.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ritter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kagonbo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ritter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kagonbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kagonbo has wrist control.
Ritter prevents Kagonbo from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kagonbo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kagonbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kagonbo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ritter scoring with some ground and pound.
Ritter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kagonbo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kagonbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter throws an elbow that misses. Kagonbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ritter's guard. Nice move by Kagonbo!#REVB#
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ritter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter content to stall in guard here.
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ritter postures up in Kagonbo's guard and throws a big left but Kagonbo blocks it.
Ritter throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritter prevents Kagonbo from getting back to his feet.
Kagonbo keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kagonbo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ritter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritter throws a strike but Kagonbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ritter seems keen to control Kagonbo's posture.
Ritter'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.
Ritter continues to stall.
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 Sylvester Ritter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ritter motions for Kagonbo to come forward. Ritter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Kagonbo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ritter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ritter with a nice head shot there.
Kagonbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kagonbo wants to stand but Ritter is controlling the position.
Ritter won't allow Kagonbo to sweep him here.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Kagonbo blocks nicely.
Ritter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter throws a strike but Kagonbo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ritter is adopting a defensive guard.
Sylvester Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Ritter is working an open guard so Kagonbo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ritter throws a right hand that misses
and Kagonbo counters with a straight right hand.
Ritter scores with a jab to the head.
Kagonbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kagonbo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ritter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kagonbo has knocked Ritter down with a huge combo! Kagonbo steps away and waves a wobbly Ritter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
Bismack Kagonbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagonbo fakes the body blow, causing Ritter to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ritter goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismack Kagonbo!
In his post fight interview, Bismack Kagonbo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Sylvester Ritter stepped up to the mic, saying 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Ritter defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range.
Harmbe takes one to the chin there.
Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Harmbe avoids them all with ease.
Harmbe lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritter off the cage and back into range.
Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritter digs a good body shot into Harmbe's ribs.
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritter misses with a hook
and Harmbe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter scores with a jab to the body.
Harmbe leaves Ritter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Ritter throws a combination. Harmbe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritter throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy.
Ritter shoots in looking for a takedown. Harmbe tries to sprawl out of it but Ritter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harmbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Ritter clinches.
Harmbe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harmbe lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Ritter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Harmbe taking a breather.
Ritter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harmbe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritter scores with a hook to the body.
Ritter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritter has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Ritter scores with a hook to the body.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike.
Ritter misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Ritter blocks with his arms.
Ritter wants to take the fight to the mat but Harmbe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land.
Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Ritter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harmbe on his heels. He'll look to pass Harmbe's guard now, I'm sure.
Harmbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVB#
Ritter pulls Harmbe in close to prevent any damage.
Ritter wants to sweep but no luck.
Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter pulls Harmbe in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Harmbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ritter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ritter controls Harmbe momentarily but Harmbe frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Harmbe is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
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#
Ritter with a nice cross.
Ritter scores with a jab.
Harmbe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ritter lands a brutal uppercut that launches Harmbe off his feet! Harmbe tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Harold Harmbe stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be here till i m 35'.

Event: OFC 383: Black vs Hauser
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Alzado misses with a wild body shot.
Ritter dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alzado stalks Ritter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ritter's face. Ritter staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter avoids the body shot from Alzado.
Jab by Alzado.
A left and a right from Ritter both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Ritter misses with a straight right.
Alzado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritter. Ritter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritter tries to clinch but Alzado moves out of range.
Alzado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritter doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Ritter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Alzado counter with a right hand.
Alzado misses with a few strikes there.
Alzado closes the distance but Ritter moves to the side
and Ritter counters with a nice uppercut.
Alzado scores with a hook.#T1##KD2#
Alzado waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ritter. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ritter to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
Alzado loads up on a big left hand. Ritter felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Alzado looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ritter can't hide his disappointment, as Alzado celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyle Alzado waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)'s logo in front of the cameras.
Sylvester Ritter spoke after the fight, saying 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: OFC 376: Afterglow
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
A big left from Ritter misses.
Ritter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Riggs counters with a single leg into guard. Ritter didn't expect that.
Riggs trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Ritter is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Ritter 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.
Ritter is working hard here to advance position.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Ritter is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritter has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage.
Riggs won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ritter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Riggs is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter is pulling down on Riggs's head to control his posture.
Riggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Riggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ritter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritter is trying to keep Riggs in close.
Ritter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riggs working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riggs won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Riggs landing some decent shots from guard.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ritter holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ritter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
Ritter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Ritter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ritter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riggs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ritter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Riggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Ritter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Riggs works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Ritter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Riggs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ritter is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Riggs looking for a guillotine here but Ritter defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Riggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Riggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Riggs lands a nice shot that snaps Ritter's head back.
A lazy left from Riggs finds it's target.
Riggs lands with a shot to the body.
Ritter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riggs.
Riggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritter works Riggs's body with a nice hook.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ritter.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Ritter checks a low kick from Riggs.
Riggs tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritter dodges the punch combination from Riggs.
An inside leg kick from Riggs misses.
Riggs lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on Ritter's shoulder, as Ritter tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riggs misses with a looping left.
Riggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Riggs.
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Riggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Riggs finds it's target.
Riggs loads up on a big right hand but Ritter slips the punch.
Riggs lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Ritter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritter misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Ritter cracks Riggs with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Donk. Riggs catches Ritter right on the button with a cross.
Riggs misses with a straight right.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Riggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ritter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riggs misses with the combination.
Ritter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Riggs throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ritter counters with a takedown into side control.
Riggs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritter's head.
Ritter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riggs's back!
Riggs is trying to break free.
Ritter punches Riggs on the ear. #CUT#
That has opened up Ryan Riggs's cut even more.
Riggs is really stuck here.
Ritter lands with a hammerfist to the side of Riggs's head.#ROC#
Riggs is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ryan Riggs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ritter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Riggs is still in real trouble! Can Ritter finish him?#SUB#
Ritter is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Riggs with him. Riggs is trying to defend but Ritter has an arm under the chin now! Riggs grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylvester Ritter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sylvester Ritter thanked Sin City Allstars for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: OFC: Blood Night LIV
Date: Aug 22, 2018

#R1#
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King blocks a jab.
King misses with a straight right.
King is looking to slow Ritter down with leg kicks.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
Ritter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritter.
Ritter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ritter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Ritter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ritter is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Ritter has his takedown stuffed
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Ritter misses with an uppercut.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ritter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ritter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ritter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like William King has been cut.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
Ritter wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Ritter down.
Ritter misses with a straight right.
Ritter misses with a leg kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritter. #T2#
Ritter shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ritter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King lands a slapping body shot.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands with a kick to the ribs.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritter moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
Ritter takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King connects with a body shot that sends Ritter's belly button to the back.#T3#
King misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ritter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ritter thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Ritter throws a strike but King avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritter wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Ritter wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Ritter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVB#
Ritter 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ritter is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Ritter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ritter controlling King's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ritter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ritter throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King digs a good hook to Ritter's body.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ritter looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
King misses with a left hand #CL#
and Ritter counters by clinching up.
King misses with the head strike.
King prevents a body shot from Ritter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter goes for a takedown attempt but King pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritter slips under a jab.
Ritter misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ritter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Ritter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King misses with a body shot.
King lands a really nice looking cross but Ritter seems unphased.
Ritter looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Ritter has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ritter takes a jab right on the kisser.
A good leg kick by King.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King scores with a leg kick.
King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King connects with a leg kick. Ritter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Donk. King catches Ritter right on the button with a cross.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ritter.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by King.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from King misses.
Ritter blocks a head kick by King.
A little feinted left hand from Ritter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from King tenderised Ritter's leg. Ritter is trying to keep his angry face on.
King throws a one two combo.
Ritter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
King fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ritter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ritter misses with a looping left.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritter doesn't seem bothered though.
King cracks Ritter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ritter's calf.
Ritter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ritter misses with a series of wild punches.
William King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King scores with a body shot.
King tests Ritter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King slips a jab and a cross from Ritter.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
King is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ritter flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ritter is out cold! King holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William King!
William King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Sylvester Ritter spoke after the fight, saying 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: OFC 367: Grimson vs Montezuma
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Stalling in the clinch from Ritter.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritter.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritter blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri missing with knees to the body.
Fakiiri lands an elbow just above Ritter 's eye.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage. #T1#
Fakiiri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ritter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Ritter managing to block the knees to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritter misses with some punches.
Ritter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fakiiri has Ritter pressed against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fakiiri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Ritter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Fakiiri trying to land knees to the body.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter. #T3#
Ritter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ritter.
Fakiiri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fakiiri digs a right hand underneath Ritter's ribcage. Ritter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fakiiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Ritter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Fakiiri. #T4#
A short uppercut from Fakiiri.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Fakiiri lands with a left to the head.
Fakiiri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritter blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritter.
A left hand lands to the body for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fakiiri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ritter avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ritter is looking to clinch but Fakiiri is avoiding it.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fakiiri but Fakiiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Fakiiri drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritter's elbow.
Fakiiri throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Fakiiri lands a damaging elbow.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Ritter blocks a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
Ritter misses with some punches.
Fakiiri is trying to maintain a safe position but Ritter gets an underhook and turns Fakiiri into the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter is stalling here.
Ritter avoiding damage as Fakiiri throws knees to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritter's defenses.
Ritter stalling in the clinch but Fakiiri improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ritter. #T2#
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritter misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri tries to land a knee to the head but Ritter blocks with his arms.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritter controls his hands.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Fakiiri avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
Fakiiri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Fakiiri lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri controlling the action here for a moment.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Ritter blocks an uppercut.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Ritter prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritter is defending well for now.
Ritter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fakiiri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritter misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ritter fails to land.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Fakiiri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
Ritter has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Sylvester Ritter's cut is getting worse.
Fakiiri cracks Ritter with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Fakiiri gets through Ritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fakiiri is looking to slow Ritter down with leg kicks.
Ritter on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
Fakiiri lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Ritter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritter controls his hands.
Fakiiri tries to throw a body punch but Ritter avoids it by throwing Fakiiri back against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
Fakiiri has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fakiiri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritter's brow.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Fakiiri.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a shot to the body.
Fakiiri pushes Ritter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fakiiri gets through Ritter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ritter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fakiiri pushes Ritter against the cage. Fakiiri is working some dirty boxing. Fakiiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Ritter goes down! Ritter tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fakiiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
After winning the bout, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that tell who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.

Event: OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Grimson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grimson slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grimson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimson circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimson wants to counter with a clinch but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grimson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grimson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ritter takes a step back to recover.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Grimson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grimson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritter. Ritter gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimson flicks out a counter leg kick but Ritter steps away.
A punch combination from Ritter misses.
Grimson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ritter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grimson defends well and Ritter ends up having to push Grimson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Ritter with that takedown attempt.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Grimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritter. Ritter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimson.
Ritter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grimson 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.
Ritter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grimson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Grimson cracks Ritter with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Stu Grimson, 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: OFC 359: Jones vs Ritter II
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
Jones throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Ritter throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Ritter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.#KD2#
Ritter drops his shoulder and cracks Jones with a huge uppercut! Jones goes down! Can Ritter finish him? #ROC2#
Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Ritter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##TD2#
Ritter gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Jones throws Ritter to one side and escapes!
Ritter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritter lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jones head around and knocks him out cold! Ritter hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sylvester Ritter waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
Jack Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'Bugger all this, I'm off for a pint. I retire!'.

Event: OFC 356: Code Red
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Alzado cracks Ritter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alzado scores with a nice head shot.
Ritter throws a nice looking combination but Alzado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzado cracks Ritter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alzado blocks a low kick nicely.
Alzado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Ritter moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Alzado goes down! Can Ritter finish him!?#ROC2#
Alzado is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter gets to his feet and stands over Alzado, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Alzado felt that one! Ritter unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Alzado from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFC 353: Venum vs Tonon
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatanen. Ritter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Vatanen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen lands with a hook. Ritter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Ritter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Vatanen keeps moving.
Vatanen pulls Ritter in to control the position.
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter is working Vatanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vatanen is adopting a defensive guard.
Ritter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vatanen working a defensive guard but Ritter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Ritter misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vatanen is trying to get back to half guard.
Ritter lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#
That has opened up Sami Vatanen's cut even more.
Vatanen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ritter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter lands an elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Sami Vatanen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sami Vatanen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Sami Vatanen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur breath?'.

Event: OFC 348: Jones vs Ritter
Date: Apr 11, 2018

#R1#
Ritter throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Jones has been cut.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Jones. #KD2#
Ritter moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Jones goes down! Can Ritter finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Ritter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ritter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Ritter scoring with some ground and pound.
Ritter working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeping full guard, as Ritter tries to pass.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ritter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Ritter landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ritter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Ritter trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ritter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ritter stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritter cracks Jones with a solid left hand.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ritter throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ritter's guard. Nice move by Jones!#REVR##SUB2#
Ritter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ritter is proving hard to escape from.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ritter's guard.#T3##SU#
Jones gets to his feet - Ritter follows without any prompting.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Ritter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ritter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ritter trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ritter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 punch combination from Ritter misses.
Ritter avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
Ritter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Ritter feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ritter manages to avoid it.
Jones slips a jab from Ritter.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Ritter's ribs.
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ritter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to stand up but Ritter is controlling him. #T1#
Jones has Ritter pulled in close to control his posture.
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritter distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ritter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ritter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones wants to stand but Ritter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ritter is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Ritter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ritter managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ritter tries to clinch up.
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Ritter's head and hops out.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ritter finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ritter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Ritter 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.
Ritter throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones thumps Ritter with a low kick.
Ritter looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Ritter throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Ritter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Ritter manages to avoid it.
Ritter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Ritter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ritter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritter.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritter works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Ritter crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ritter looks OK. Jones waves Ritter back to his feet!#ROC#
Ritter is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones retains his heavyweight title!
Jack Jones 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: OFC 343: Lafayette vs Pera
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Ritter punishes Scouser's body with a nice straight punch.
Scouser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scouser takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Scouser throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter scores with a decent looking hook.
Ritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scouser throws a big counter head kick but Ritter avoids it with no problem.
Good standup being displayed there by Ritter as he connects with a hook.
Ritter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scouser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ritter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Ritter lands a beautiful left hook that drops Scouser. Scouser tries to recover but Ritter is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Scouser lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: OFC 341: Wyatt vs Palmer III
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Ysengrin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ritter.#KD#
Ritter throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ysengrin tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Ysengrin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dave Ysengrin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ysengrin is still in real trouble! Can Ritter finish him?
Ritter works over Ysengrin with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter loads up on a big left hand. Ysengrin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ritter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ysengrin can't hide his disappointment, as Ritter celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 337: Ribber vs Tonon
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1##KD#
Garrison ducks straight into an uppercut from Ritter and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Garrison manages to regain guard straight away. #CUT#
It looks like Greg Garrison has been cut.
Garrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garrison trying to control the position here.
Garrison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritter.
Ritter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrison has wrist control.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter trying to control but Garrison is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Garrison has wrist control.
Ritter working some strikes from top position.
Garrison trying to strike off his back.
Garrison keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter postures up and lands a big shot to Garrison's brow.
Garrison trying to keep a closed guard but Ritter is proving a slippery customer.
Garrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ritter continues to stall.
Garrison controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ritter has control of Garrison's left arm, preventing Garrison from doing any damage.
Ritter'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.
Further stalling from Ritter.#T3#
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Garrison is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garrison is fighting to break Ritter's control of his arms but Ritter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garrison avoids the body shot from Ritter.
Ritter throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritter lands a head shot.#TD#
Ritter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Garrison was covering up waiting for the punch and Ritter finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ROC#
Garrison is rocked!
Ritter cracks Garrison with a solid left hand.
Garrison is still in real trouble! Can Ritter finish him?
Ritter 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.
Ritter loads up on a big left hand. Garrison felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ritter looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Garrison can't hide his disappointment, as Ritter celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFC 333: Barca vs Ribber
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Dee catches Ritter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dee jabs Ritter right on the nose. Ritter blinks but takes it well.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
Dee moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Dee darts in and clinches Ritter up against the cage.
A short left from Dee.
Dee looking to throw knees to the head but Ritter is blocking nicely.
Dee wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritter won't allow it.
Ritter is struggling to control the position.
Ritter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritter takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Dee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dee clinches.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Ritter. #T1#
A hook to the body from Ritter. #BC2#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Dee.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD#
Ritter throws a left that rocks Dee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ritter dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dee regain composure! #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ritter in side control, throwing shots but Dee defends. #ES2#
Dee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ritter looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Ritter tries for a takedown but Dee circles away easily
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dee wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Dee slips under a jab.
Ritter missing with a left hand there. Dee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Dee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritter, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Dee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bubba Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee slaps away a takedown attempt from Ritter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ritter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dee swivels and escapes.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Ritter's belly button to the back.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dee moves away.
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt
and Dee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Ritter misses
and Dee counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Ritter falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bubba Dee!
Bubba Dee 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: OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Joshua misses with a lunging right hand
and Joshua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Project Joshua has been cut.
Joshua shoots in for a takedown but Ritter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joshua throws a right hand that Ritter ducks under and follows up with a left that Ritter also avoids with ease.
Ritter throws a big counter combination but Joshua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ritter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ritter lunges at Joshua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joshua's hand.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter jabs Joshua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joshua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joshua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joshua looks winded!
Joshua walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Ritter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Ritter!
An out of breath Sylvester Ritter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFC 324: Imbula vs Maneno
Date: Nov 15, 2017

#R1#
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gogh moves away.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Van Gogh moved away.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a low kick.
Ritter misses with a hook.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ritter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Gogh thumps Ritter with a low kick.
Ritter throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Van Gogh lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritter's head.
Ritter fails with the takedown
and Van Gogh counters with a two punch combo.
Ritter walks into a straight right hand from Van Gogh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Ritter misses with a leg kick.
Van Gogh avoids the body shot from Ritter.
Van Gogh misses the jab.
Van Gogh scores with a nice right hand.
Ritter blocks a jab.
Van Gogh scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gogh lands the left hand.#T1#
Van Gogh moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Van Gogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritter throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Ritter throws a low kick but Van Gogh avoids it.
Ritter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritter misses the jab.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh checks a low kick from Ritter.
Ritter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Gogh connects with the punch.#CL#
Ritter closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks from the clinch.
Van Gogh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Gogh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Gogh throws a big shot that misses.
Ritter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter tries to move into range but Van Gogh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Van Gogh does it's job there.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Ritter saw that one coming.
Ritter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Ritter rushes Van Gogh and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Ritter misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gogh lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter pushes Van Gogh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gogh misses with the head strike.
Van Gogh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gogh.
Van Gogh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gogh's elbow.
Van Gogh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritter's defenses.
Van Gogh lands with a right to the head.
Ritter goes for a takedown attempt but Van Gogh pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh wants to counter with a clinch but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter takes a swing at Van Gogh's ribcage but misses.
Van Gogh misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ritter clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Van Gogh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut.
Van Gogh moves in looking to clinch but Ritter pushes him off.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gogh misses with a looping right.
Ritter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Van Gogh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Gogh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritter moves away.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Pierre Van Gogh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gogh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Gogh.
Ritter throws a body punch but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Ritter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Gogh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritter scrambles back to his feet.
Van Gogh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Ritter saw that one coming.
Van Gogh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Gogh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut
and Ritter counters with a nice body shot.
Ritter is looking to wear down Van Gogh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gogh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ritter back to the cage. Van Gogh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Gogh scores with a nice right hand.
Van Gogh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Ritter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Gogh is out of range.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Van Gogh checks it.
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gogh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Gogh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Gogh scores with a four punch combination!
Van Gogh is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ritter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Gogh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Ritter doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gogh circles away.
Ritter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Van Gogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ritter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ritter misses with a shot to the body
and Van Gogh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ritter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Gogh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritter's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Van Gogh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ritter throws a leg kick but Van Gogh checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Van Gogh there.
Ritter scores with a shot to the body.
Van Gogh lunges at Ritter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ritter's hand.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Gogh moves away.
Ritter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Gogh scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheers as Van Gogh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ritter doesn't seem phased though.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Van Gogh checks it.
Van Gogh wants to counter with a clinch but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritter ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gogh.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gogh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritter tries to land a leg kick but Van Gogh saw it coming and moves away.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.
A quick step to the side and Ritter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ritter tries to move into range but Van Gogh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1##CL#
Van Gogh gets tackled into the cage by Ritter. Ritter maintains the clinch.
Ritter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Gogh is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Ritter. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritter misses with a body punch
and Van Gogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Gogh tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Van Gogh.
A big right from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh misses with a hook.
Ritter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter lands a jab to the nose.
Ritter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Gogh cracks Ritter with a good jab.
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!
Van Gogh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Van Gogh moves out of range. #T2#
Van Gogh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gogh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ritter swings for the body but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ritter.
Van Gogh connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gogh slips a jab and a cross from Ritter.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh tests Ritter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ritter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice shot by Van Gogh.#CL#
Ritter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Van Gogh manages to break the clinch.
Van Gogh thuds his shin into the meat of Ritter's side.
Ritter tries to move into range but Van Gogh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh lands an overhand right.
Van Gogh stuffs the takedown attempt from Ritter. Ritter gets slowly back to his feet.
Ritter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Gogh is able to avoid easily.
Van Gogh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritter.
Van Gogh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ritter under the eye.
Ritter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ritter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Gogh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ritter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ritter moves forwards but Van Gogh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gogh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gogh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Gogh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Gogh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter slips a straight right by Van Gogh.#T4#
Van Gogh lands a really nice looking cross but Ritter seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh cracks Ritter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gogh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Gogh scores with the left hand. Ritter knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Gogh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Gogh looks to land a left hand but Ritter moved out of range nicely.
Van Gogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter misses with a looping right.
Van Gogh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Gogh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ritter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ritter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritter. Ritter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Ritter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Van Gogh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Gogh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritter moves forwards but Van Gogh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ritter wants to clinch.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Gogh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Gogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gogh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Gogh scores with a punch to the head.
Ritter doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Gogh circles away.
Ritter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Gogh.
Ritter connects with a body shot that sends Van Gogh's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Van Gogh - just one landing.
Van Gogh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Gogh misses with a hook.
Ritter misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ritter 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.
Van Gogh slips under a jab.
Ritter sets himself, and Van Gogh steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritter avoids it this time.
Van Gogh throws a series of punches but Ritter avoids them all with ease.
Ritter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritter 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.
Ritter takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gogh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gogh loads up on a big right hand but Ritter slips the punch.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter walks into a left hand.
Van Gogh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gogh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ritter.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Gogh lands a leg kick that knocks Ritter off balance momentarily.
Van Gogh misses the jab.
Van Gogh throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Gogh finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
A good leg kick by Van Gogh.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gogh.
It seemed like Van Gogh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Gogh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritter swings for the body but Van Gogh moves out of range.
Van Gogh misses with a wild combination.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritter.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the head.
Van Gogh checks a low kick from Ritter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gogh.
Ritter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Van Gogh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ritter doesn't seem phased though.
Sylvester Ritter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gogh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Ritter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ritter scores with a hook.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Ritter swings widly with a right hand
and Van Gogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Van Gogh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Gogh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Gogh lands a really nice looking cross but Ritter seems unphased.
Van Gogh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Gogh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Gogh looks to land a right hand but Ritter moved out of range.
Ritter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Gogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gogh throws a shot from downtown. Ritter moves away and avoids it.
Ritter scores with a nice strike.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gogh.
Van Gogh wants to counter with a clinch but Ritter pushes him away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ritter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritter tries to score with a low kick but Van Gogh moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Gogh, as that shot connected.
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!
Ritter misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Gogh.
Van Gogh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritter doesn't seem bothered though.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.
Ritter sets himself, and Van Gogh steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritter avoids it this time.
Van Gogh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Gogh works the jab nicely.
Ritter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ritter throws a good cross that connects.
Van Gogh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ritter throws a hook but Van Gogh blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gogh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Van Gogh misses its intended target.
Van Gogh jabs Ritter right on the nose. Ritter blinks but takes it well.
Van Gogh works Ritter's body with a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Van Gogh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Gogh 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Van Gogh!
Pierre Van Gogh 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: UGD 78:Dykstra Vs Man II
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Ritter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ritter tries to work over Wettin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Wettin has clasped his hands together around Ritter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wettin trying to control the position but Ritter is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ritter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wettin is not content to let Ritter control the position.
Ritter is thwarting Wettin's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ritter is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wettin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wettin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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!
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wettin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ritter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Ritter tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wettin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ritter is desperately trying to improve his position but Wettin has a good base and remains in mount.
Ritter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ritter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ritter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wettin throwing shots but Ritter is blocking nicely.
Ritter trying to hold on to Wettin's head to control him but Wettin postures up.
Ritter tries to roll over but Wettin keeps him under control.#T2#
Wettin 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.
Ritter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wettin in particular looking to stall.
Ritter is looking for a sweep. Wettin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wettin trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Wettin not doing much here.
Wettin is thwarting Ritter's attempts to control the position.
Wettin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritter's head. #T3#
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wettin is working for a submission of some sort.
Ritter is trying to control but can't.
Ritter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wettin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ritter is looking for a sweep. Wettin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wettin controlling the pace.
Ritter is trying to stand back up but Wettin is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ritter throws a right and a left that Wettin avoids nicely.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter throws an overhand right that lands on Wettin's shoulder, as Wettin tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Wettin dives in and scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wettin slips nicely into half guard.
Wettin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ritter wants to control but Wettin is keeping busy.
Ritter tries to roll over but Wettin keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zod Wettin 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#
Ritter jabs Wettin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wettin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ritter tries to avoid it but Wettin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ritter to the ground. Ritter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wettin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritter defends it nicely.
Ritter stuns Wettin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Ritter and sends Wettin crashing to the mat! Ritter follows him down to the mat - Wettin regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT#
It looks like Zod Wettin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wettin tries to get to full guard but Ritter has control of the leg.
Ritter lands a big elbow - Wettin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Ritter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 72:Arnold Vs Perry
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1##CL#
Van Gogh tries to keep at a distance but Ritter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Gogh prevents a body shot from Ritter. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gogh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Van Gogh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ritter circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the head.
Van Gogh dips to his left and cracks Ritter with an uppercut!
Van Gogh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ritter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Gogh misses with a combination #CL#
and Ritter counters by moving into the clinch.
Ritter struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gogh controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Van Gogh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Gogh blocks a body shot from Ritter.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Van Gogh controls the action. #BC2#
Van Gogh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Gogh throws a looping overhand right but Ritter ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritter throws a jab when Van Gogh was well out of range.
Ritter takes a swing at Van Gogh's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Van Gogh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gogh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh checks a low kick from Ritter.
Van Gogh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Gogh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ritter catches Van Gogh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gogh is just out of range.#TD2#
Van Gogh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Gogh wants to control but Ritter is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ritter controlling the position well.
Ritter wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gogh controlling the pace.
Ritter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ritter.
Van Gogh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Gogh landing with the ground and pound.
Ritter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Van Gogh tries to roll over but Ritter keeps him under control.
Van Gogh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Gogh manages to get to full guard.
Ritter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ritter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Van Gogh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Van Gogh looking to control.
Ritter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Gogh 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.
Ritter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Van Gogh keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Gogh wants to sweep but no luck.
Ritter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritter won't allow Van Gogh to sweep him here.
Van Gogh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Van Gogh wants to sweep here but Ritter controlling him for the moment.
Ritter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Van Gogh keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Gogh is on top in guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard. #REVR#
Van Gogh 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.
Van Gogh trying to control the position.
Ritter preventing the sweep.
Ritter tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gogh is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ritter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Van Gogh keeps moving.
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 Sylvester Ritter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Van Gogh darts in and clinches Ritter up against the cage.
Ritter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Gogh's elbow. #BC2#
Van Gogh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gogh misses with a straight right.
Van Gogh scores with the left hand. Ritter knows he should have avoided that one.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gogh connects with a looping right hand.
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ritter as he avoids it easily.
Ritter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Gogh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritter. Ritter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritter punishes Van Gogh's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ritter has closed the distance and engaged Van Gogh in a clinch.
Van Gogh wants to break free but Ritter has control. #TD#
Ritter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Van Gogh is trying to get back to half guard.
Ritter trying to control the action but Van Gogh is working from the bottom. #T1#
Van Gogh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Van Gogh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Gogh regains half guard.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritter wants to control but Van Gogh is keeping him busy.
Van Gogh gets full guard.
Ritter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ritter connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Gogh holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Gogh controls Ritter momentarily but Ritter frees himself.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Van Gogh keeps moving.
Ritter stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gogh.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Van Gogh keeps moving.
Ritter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Gogh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Van Gogh trying to keep a closed guard but Ritter is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Gogh wants to improve his position but Ritter is controlling well.
Ritter is nestled in close to Van Gogh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Ritter prevents Van Gogh from improving his position.
Ritter 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.
Van Gogh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ritter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ritter wants to pass to mount but Van Gogh is defending the position.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ritter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ritter uses his free foot to push down on Van Gogh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Van Gogh.
Van Gogh is squirming around, avoiding Ritter's attempts to control the action.
Sylvester Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Gogh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ritter working Van Gogh over with strikes here.
Van Gogh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Gogh wants to hold on but Ritter pushes him away.
Ritter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ritter lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Van Gogh is rocked!#T4#
Ritter postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Van Gogh is out cold - huge knockout for Ritter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Our winner, Sylvester Ritter, 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: UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Wilson thumps Ritter with a low kick.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ritter.#CL2#
Ritter gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritters head.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritter.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
I was talking to Ritter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritter misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ritter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wilson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilson tries to buck Ritter off but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter working away.
Ritter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ritter trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Ritter taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson parries the strikes from Ritter easily there. Ritter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilson to escape.
Ritter throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilson's head but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ritter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard but Ritter has passed into side control.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ritter tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
Ritter wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Ritter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ritter tries to score with some ground and pound. Wilson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Ritter landing a few strikes.
Ritter throws a strike aimed at the side of Wilson's head but Wilson avoids it well.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.
Ritter is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ritter wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Ritter slips a nice elbow through Wilson's hands, connecting with Wilson's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ritter connects with a nice short shot to Wilson's temple.
Ritter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wilson reverses the position - he's now on top in Ritter's guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ritter is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Ritter is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ritter is retaining full guard.
Ritter is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Ritter controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Ritter controlling the position.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ritter is retaining full guard.
Ritter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ritter is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A cross from Ritter lands.
Ritter misses with a body shot
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid body kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ritter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
A short uppercut from Wilson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Ritter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson is leaning against Ritter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritter.
Wilson is working Ritter over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Wilson has picked Ritter up - he's going for a ride! Wilson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Wilson winds up and cracks Ritter with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Ritter is defending well.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ritter is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Sylvester Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ritter trying to control but Wilson postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ritter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson postures up.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Ritter is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson won't allow Ritter to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wilson won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Ritter is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Ritter being controlled here, momentarily.
Ritter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson pushes down on Ritter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ritter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritter's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Wilson 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Wilson gets a clinch. #TD#
Ritter has clasped his hands together around Wilson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Ritter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Ritter.
Wilson is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson wants to control but Ritter is keeping busy.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Ritter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ritter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson moves into full guard.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Ritter throws an elbow that misses. Wilson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ritter's guard. Nice move by Wilson!#REVB#
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Ritter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but Ritter defends.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ritter takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ritter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB2#
Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson wants to control but Ritter is keeping him busy.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ritter's head but Ritter avoids it well.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ritter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson working away.#T4##SUB2#
Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson working away.
Ritter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ritter trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritter keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wilson!
A victorious Sam Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 61:Palmer Vs Usyk
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Ritter throws a low kick, looking for Tigh's leg but Tigh calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Tigh lands.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tigh counter with a right hand.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
A quick step to the side and Tigh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tigh.
Ritter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
Ritter defending well as Tigh loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Ritter instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ritter.
Ritter tries to throw a body punch but Tigh avoids it by throwing Ritter back against the cage.
Ritter lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Saul Tigh has been cut.
Ritter can't find room to land a body shot as Tigh controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tigh manages to break the clinch.
Ritter misses with a low kick. #T1#
Tigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritter throws out the jab.
Ritter misses with a low kick as Tigh jumps back.
Ritter connects with a crisp jab.
Tigh misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter tries a quick counter leg kick but Tigh is wise to it.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Tigh.
Tigh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ritter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tigh to score with a decent uppercut.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Tigh's corner calls for a 1-2. Tigh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Ritter throws a series of punches but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritter is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice combination there by Tigh.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritter moves away.
Ritter tried to score with a low kick but Tigh checks it.
Ritter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Tigh.
Tigh takes one to the side of the head.
Ritter throws a solid leg kick but Tigh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritter.
Ritter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tigh circles away.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.#T3#
Tigh 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.
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Tigh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tigh.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritter lands with an overhand left.
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter throws a chopping leg kick but Tigh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Tigh counters with a left to the body.
Ritter wants to clinch up but Tigh keeps it at a distance.
Ritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigh circles away quickly and effectively.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
Tigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter moves out of range as Tigh strikes.#T4#
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter misses with a leg kick
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh slips a straight right by Ritter.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tigh finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
Tigh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ritter throws a jab but it's blocked by Tigh.
Tigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter works over Tigh's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
Tigh connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigh misses with a head kick.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Tigh needs to keep his hands up - Ritter had a free shot at his head there.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tigh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Saul Tigh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ritter staying out of range there.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tighs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tigh misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Tigh misses.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigh was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Ritter is looking to clinch but Tigh is avoiding it.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritter! But no joy.
Ritter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritter there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ritter there.
Ritter misses with an uppercut. Tigh saw that one coming.
Ritter throws a lazy right hand but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritter scores with a body shot.
Tigh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Tigh slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter misses with a straight left.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ritter lands a nice looking body shot.
Ritter throws a hook but Tigh blocks it.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ritter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ritter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter slips a jab and a cross from Tigh.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigh throws out a loose jab but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Tigh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tigh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tigh moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritter misses the body punch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritter tries a low kick but Tigh avoids it.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigh manages to avoid it.
Tigh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tigh slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Ritter swinging wildly here.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tigh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter tries to clinch
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tigh checks a leg kick.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a hook.
Ritter walks into a straight right hand from Tigh.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tigh is looking for a counter combo.
Tigh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ritter.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter lands a jab.
Ritter jabs Tigh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Ritter misses.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Ritter's head but Ritter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tigh lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tigh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tigh's head.
Tigh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tigh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritter throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Tigh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tigh counters with a series of strikes. Ritter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Ritter 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#
Ritter is rocked!
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Ritter misses.
As Ritter backs away, Tigh returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sylvester Ritter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ritter throws a hook to the side of Tigh's head but Tigh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter throws a body punch but Tigh moves out of range.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
Ritter blocks a head kick by Tigh.
Ritter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ritter misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ritter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Ritter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritter misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigh misses the target.
Tigh missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigh throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Ritter staying out of range there.
Ritter scores with a nice head shot.
Ritter swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tigh dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Nice defenses there by Tigh.
Ritter works Tigh's body with a nice hook.
Ritter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tigh on the side of the head.
Tigh swats away the attempt to clinch by Ritter.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Tigh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Tigh.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tigh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritter thinking.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritter throws out a loose jab but Tigh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tigh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tigh.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tigh digs a good hook to Ritter's body.
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigh is just out of range.
Tigh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Ritter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritter throws the left hand but Tigh avoids the punch easily.
Tigh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Ritter clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Tigh can't find room to land a body shot as Ritter controls the action.
Ritter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tigh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ritter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Tigh tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Tigh throws a one two combo.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter walks into a stiff left hand from Tigh.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ritter got wobbled bad by a big combination! Tigh presses forward with punches and knees until Ritter stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ritter closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UGD 56:Palmer Vs Ferreira
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Kaleva ducks right into an uppercut from Ritter.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaleva.
Nice shot by Ritter.#CUT#
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Ritter connects with the punch.
A left lands for Ritter.
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Kaleva moves away and avoids it.
Ritter looks to land a right hand but Kaleva moved out of range.
Kaleva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ritter circles away quickly and effectively.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaleva.
Kaleva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritter lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaleva goes for a double leg but Ritter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritter continues to drive forward.
Ritter with a nice cross.
Kaleva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Kaleva.
Ritter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritter connects with a body shot that sends Kaleva's belly button to the back.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaleva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Ritter.#T1#
Ritter throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kaleva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaleva.
Kaleva being controlled here momentarily.
Ritter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ritter winds up and cracks Kaleva with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritter 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.
Ritter is looking to take a break and control but Kaleva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva tries to get to full guard but Ritter has control of the leg.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Ritter sits in half guard.
Ritter 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.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaleva manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Kaleva blocks nicely.
Ritter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaleva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ritter distracts Kaleva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaleva wants to sweep here but Ritter controlling him for the moment.
Ritter working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter works over Kaleva with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ritter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaleva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Ritter connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaleva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ritter won't allow Kaleva to sweep him here.
Ritter forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ritter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kaleva defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kaleva is looking for a sweep. Ritter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaleva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaleva is trying to get back to full guard.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kaleva taking some punishment here, with Ritter in his half guard. #CUT#
That has opened up Ahti Kaleva's cut even more.
Ritter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kaleva is refusing to be controlled, as Ritter sits in half guard.
Kaleva is trying to stand up here but Ritter is controlling him well.
Kaleva wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ritter connects with a nice short shot to Kaleva's temple. #CUT#
Ahti Kaleva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ahti Kaleva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Ritter!
Our winner, Sylvester Ritter, 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.
In defeat, Ahti Kaleva stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.

Event: UGD 52:Shevchenko Vs Tanaka
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Fist avoids the body shot from Ritter.
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Ritter gets a clinch.
Fist prevents a body shot from Ritter.
Fist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Fist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fist's elbow.
Fist misses with the head strike.
Ritter trying to stall but Fist improves his position. #BC#
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ritter needs to keep his hands up - Fist had a free shot at his head there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ritter 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.
Ritter slips a jab from Fist.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but Fist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritter on the side of the head.#T1#
Fist misses with a hook.
Ritter feints the counter takedown.
Fist checks a low kick from Ritter.
Fist connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ritter - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fifth Fist!
Fifth Fist 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: UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shevchenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ritter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shevchenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ritter. No joy for Shevchenko on that attempt.
Shevchenko backing away here, and Ritter unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ritter connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Ritter coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.#TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ritter isn't going anywhere.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Shevchenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ritter struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Shevchenko.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shevchenko cracks Ritter with a big elbow.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Shevchenko landing strikes.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Shevchenko working the body and head with strikes.
Ritter dodges the ground and pound from Shevchenko.
Ritter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shevchenko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shevchenko with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura here.
Ritter controlling the position for now.#T2#
Shevchenko trying to control from half guard but Ritter is working away.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shevchenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter gets back to full guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ritter is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter won't allow Shevchenko to sweep him here. #T3#
Ritter wanted to stand there but Shevchenko had control of the position. #SU2#
Shevchenko is working an open guard so Ritter takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shevchenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritter defends it nicely.
Ritter misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Shevchenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Ritter has one foot on Shevchenko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ritter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shevchenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shevchenko manages to avoid it.
Shevchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritter.
Ritter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taras Shevchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ritter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter misses the shot to the body.
Ritter takes a swing at Shevchenko's ribcage but misses.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shevchenko slips under a jab from Ritter.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shevchenko. #TD#
Shevchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ritter was covering up waiting for the punch and Shevchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Shevchenko from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ritter works over Shevchenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ritter.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is getting worse.
Ritter cracks Shevchenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritter just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Shevchenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Shevchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shevchenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD2#
Ritter lands a left and a right that send Shevchenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Ritter thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Ritter throws a leg kick #TD#
so Shevchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ritter has control of Shevchenko's left arm, preventing Shevchenko from doing any damage.
Shevchenko lands a couple of digs.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shevchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Shevchenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter pulls Shevchenko in close to prevent any damage.
Shevchenko wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shevchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Ritter's brow.
Shevchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shevchenko.
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Shevchenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritter has wrist control.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shevchenko forces his way into half guard.
Shevchenko is thwarting Ritter's attempts to control the position.
Shevchenko prevents Ritter from improving his position.#SUB#
Shevchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Ritter is defending well.
Ritter trying to control from the bottom.
Shevchenko is taking a breather. Ritter says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shevchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Ritter is trying to control but can't.
Shevchenko winds up and cracks Ritter with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritter gets full guard.
Taras Shevchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shevchenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko controlling from the top position.
Ritter is pulling down on Shevchenko's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Shevchenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shevchenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ritter controls Shevchenko momentarily but Shevchenko frees himself. #T4#
Shevchenko preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shevchenko with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Ritter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Shevchenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ritter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ritter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shevchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Shevchenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Shevchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shevchenko is looking to counter punch.
Ritter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Shevchenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Ritter swings for the body but Shevchenko moves out of range.
Shevchenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ritter sprawls and moves away.
Shevchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
Shevchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shevchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritter.
Shevchenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritter throws a right and a left that Shevchenko avoids nicely.
Shevchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ritter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ritter loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Shevchenko attempts a counter takedown but Ritter avoids it well and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Ritter. Those never looked like landing.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Shevchenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shevchenko lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Ritter pushes Shevchenko off and gets back to his feet.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritter tries to bum rush Shevchenko with a series of wild strikes but Shevchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Ritter misses with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shevchenko. #T2##TD#
Ritter gets caught flat footed, as Shevchenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shevchenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shevchenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ritter is aware though and is defending well.
Shevchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ritter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shevchenko is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Shevchenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ritter defends it easily.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ritter defends well.
Shevchenko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position but Ritter postures up. #T3#
Shevchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVR#
Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Shevchenko is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter has momentary wrist control but Shevchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Ritter wants to sweep but no luck.
Ritter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shevchenko has passed into side control.
Ritter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shevchenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shevchenko remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shevchenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shevchenko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritter to see if he's OK.
Ritter on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Shevchenko trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Shevchenko lands a few punches from side control.
Shevchenko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritter some visible discomfort.
Shevchenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Ritter is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Shevchenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ritter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shevchenko landing a few strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ritter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shevchenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Taras Shevchenko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Ritter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shevchenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritter fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Shevchenko scores with a takedown into Ritter's guard.
Shevchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ritter is trying to keep Shevchenko in close.
Shevchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shevchenko wants to pass the guard but Ritter is keeping the position.
Shevchenko is fighting to break Ritter's control of his arms but Ritter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shevchenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shevchenko works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
Shevchenko being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Shevchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Shevchenko stopping the sweep attempt from Ritter.
Shevchenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shevchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shevchenko won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Shevchenko postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ritter covers up, he's hurt! Shevchenko keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Shevchenko and the ref steps in to end the fight! Shevchenko can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taras Shevchenko!
Taras Shevchenko retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: UGD 44:Palmer Vs Ferreira
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Ritter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritter checks a low kick from Boson.
Boson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter avoids the head kick by Boson.
And Ritter tries to counter it with a takedown but Boson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ritter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boson throws out the jab.
Boson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boson with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
A jab lands there for Ritter.#CUT2#
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Ritter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ritter 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.
Ritter misses with a wild body shot.
Ritter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ritter takes one to the chin there.
Ritter lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Boson gets caught napping as Ritter dives in and scores a takedown. Boson manages to retain guard.
Ritter chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Ritter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boson's head.#T1#
Ritter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ritter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ritter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ritter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ritter throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritter stands up over Boson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boson looking to control.
Ritter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritter throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ritter trying to control from half guard but Boson is working away.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Ritter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ritter working Boson over with strikes.
Ritter thows a huge punch but Boson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Boson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ritter jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
An out of breath Sylvester Ritter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Higgs Boson had this to say: 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.

Event: UGD 39:Gallagher Vs Westlund
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Ritter ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritter throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Ritter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ritter in particular looking to stall.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter working Adams over with strikes.
Ritter looks to land a strike but Adams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ritter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Ritter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ritter looking to sit in guard and control but Adams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Ritter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Ritter lands strikes from half guard.
Ritter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ritter connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Ritter uses his free foot to push down on Adams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adams.
Ritter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adams because Ritter loaded up on that one.
Ritter looking to ground and pound but Adams is blocking nicely.
Ritter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Ritter with good strikes from the mount here!
Ritter thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Ritter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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!
Ritter with a couple of short strikes.#CUT#
It looks like Austin Adams has been cut.
Adams takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ritter's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
A relieved looking Sylvester Ritter 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: Bravado 20: Diggs v Ritter
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Ritter defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritter. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ritter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ritter tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ritter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ritter slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs connects with a body shot.
Ritter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Diggs avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Diggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ritter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diggs, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter misses with a shot to the body
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Ritter misses
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from Ritter both land. Nice combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ritter.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ritter slips under a jab from Diggs.
Ritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
Ritter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robert Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ritter tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ritter as he connects with a hook.
Ritter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Ritter settles back down.
A nice side step and Diggs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good shot there by Diggs.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Ritter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Ritter counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs lands with a shot to the body.
Ritter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
As Diggs backs away, Ritter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ritter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Ritter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs stuns Ritter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Ritter misses with a few strikes there.
Diggs is looking for the big counter here.
Ritter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Ritter lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Ritter tries to bum rush Diggs with a series of wild strikes but Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritter walks into a left hand.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Ritter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ritter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diggs takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Ritter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggs.
Ritter looks to clinch
and Diggs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ritter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ritter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ritter's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ritter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs scores with a nice head shot.#T4##TD#
Ritter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diggs is controlling Ritter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ritter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diggs is trying is best to control the position here.
Ritter is thwarting Diggs's attempts to control the position.
Ritter throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter looks to land a strike but Diggs avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ritter stopping the sweep attempt from Diggs.
Ritter postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritter wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
Ritter throws an elbow that misses. Diggs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ritter's guard. Nice move by Diggs!#REVB#
Diggs preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice combination there by Diggs. #CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Ritter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs jabs at Ritter's body.
Ritter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Diggs.
Ritter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter stalks Diggs and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diggs's face. Diggs staggers backwards, shaken.
Ritter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
Ritter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggs circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritter throws a combination that misses
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
Ritter tries to move into range but Diggs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Ritter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs drops Ritter with a huge uppercut! Ritter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Diggs is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Diggs!
Robert Diggs is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Bravado 10: Ritter v Wildslap
Date: Sep 14, 2016

#R1#
Ritter connects with a crisp jab.
Ritter lands with a good body shot.
Ritter works over Wildslap's head and body with a nice combination.
Ritter throws a good cross that connects.
Ritter misses with a series of wild punches.
Wildslap wants to counter the offense by Ritter and move into the clinch position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wildslap 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.
Wildslap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ritter counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritter lands a jab to Wildslap's midsection.
Ritter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Wildslap counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wildslap has passed into side control.
Wildslap is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ritter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wildslap throwing strikes but Ritter manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Ritter stands up and beckons Wildslap to his feet.
Ritter lands a leg kick that knocks Wildslap off balance momentarily.
Ritter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wildslap in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Ritter. That snapped Wildslap's head back.
Wildslap tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritter was well out of range. Poor timing from Wildslap.
Nice straight punches there by Ritter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ritter.#T2#
Ritter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wildslap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wildslap takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wildslap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ritter is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ritter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wildslap. Wildslap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wildslap is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Ritter catches Wildslap right on the button with a cross.
Ritter works Wildslap's body with a nice hook.
Ritter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wildslap.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter lands a two punch combo. #T3#
Wildslap drops his hands momentarily and Ritter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ritter lands a slapping body shot.
Ritter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wildslap moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ritter scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Ritter misses.
Wildslap is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wildslap just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritter lands a jab to the nose.
Ritter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ritter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Ritter 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildslap throws a body punch but Ritter moves out of range.
Wildslap has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ritter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wildslap's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritter.
Wildslap takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ritter connects with a body shot that sends Wildslap's belly button to the back.
Ritter lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildslap throws an off balance right hand
and Ritter counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritter lunges at Wildslap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wildslap's hand.
Ritter thuds his right hand into Wildslap's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter 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#
Ritter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wildslap misses with a shot to the body
and Ritter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ritter cracks the inside of Wildslap's front leg.
Ritter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wildslap back to the cage. Ritter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ritter feints and then cracks Wildslap's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildslap down.
Ritter lunges at Wildslap with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wildslap's hand.
Ritter lands a nice shot to the body.
Wildslap takes a swing at Ritter's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ritter misses the target.
Ritter throws a nice looking combination but Wildslap bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritter clobbers Wildslap with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ritter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wildslap looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wildslap is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritter rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
The fighters circling - Wildslap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ritter lands with an uppercut that bounces Wildslap off the cage and back into range.
Ritter scores with a hook.
Ritter scores with a sloppy right hand. Wildslap should have avoided that one.
Ritter with a nice cross.
Ritter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wildslap's hands.
Wildslap shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ritter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sylvester Ritter is winning the standup battle so far.
Wildslap is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ritter.
Ritter connects with a body shot.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter lands a lovely overhand right.
Wildslap has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ritter cracks Wildslap with an open hand slap.
Ritter lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ritter.
An inside leg kick lands from Ritter.
Wildslap takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ritter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ritter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wildslap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Ritter coming out on top.
Wildslap is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ritter.#T3#
Wildslap shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Ritter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wildslap's half guard.#SU#
Ritter decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ritter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ritter.
Ritter connects with a jab.
Ritter jabs Wildslap to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Wildslap tries to counter it with a takedown but Ritter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wildslap's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Ritter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ritter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritter lands a glancing blow to the side of Wildslap's head.
Ritter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildslap doesn't seem bothered though.
Ritter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Wildslap counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wildslap.
Wildslap looking for a takedown.
Ritter is trying to force a seperation but Wildslap has the dominant position.#BC#
Ritter breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wildslap on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Ritter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wildslap was covering up waiting for the punch and Ritter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Wildslap takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ritter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wildslap can do to turn this around?
Wildslap closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ritter scores with a nice strike.
Ritter with a nice cross.
Wildslap takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wildslap.
Ritter connects with a jab.#T1#
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wildslap on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wildslap moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Wildslap tries to counter it with a takedown but Ritter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ritter lands with a hook. Wildslap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ritter 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.
Ritter cracks Wildslap with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ritter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ritter, as that shot connected. #ROC#
Wildslap is rocked!
Wildslap takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rancho Wildslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wildslap is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritter finish him?#T2#
Ritter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Ritter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wildslap.
Wildslap seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Ritter drops Wildslap with a beautiful combination! Wildslap stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ritter is looking for the KO!
Ritter lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Wildslap falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ritter dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rancho Wildslap was interviewed post fight and said 'You're my boogie.'.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 68
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Ritter wants to clinch but Chocolate slips to the side#TD2#
and Chocolate counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ritter!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chocolate working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Chocolate crashes against the mat.
Chocolate scoring with punches and elbows.
Chocolate is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chocolate controls the position from side control.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Chocolate controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is trying to control Chocolate's posture but Chocolate avoids it.
Ritter is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter is not content to let Chocolate control the position. #T1#
Chocolate lands an elbow.
Chocolate is working Ritter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ritter tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Chocolate crashes against the mat.
Chocolate creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ritter tries to improve position but can't.
Chocolate trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
Chocolate grinds an elbow into Ritter's temple.
Ritter tries to bench press Chocolate off him but Chocolate keeps the position.
Chocolate trying to control the position but Ritter is working away.
Chocolate controls the position.#T2#
Chocolate trying to control the action but Ritter is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Ritter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ritter gets back to half guard.
Ritter is trying to get back to full guard.
Chocolate content to control rather than advance.
Chocolate lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Ritter is looking to improve his position.
Chocolate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ritter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ritter wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chocolate is nestled in close to Ritter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chocolate is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chocolate controlling the pace.
Ritter is trying to stand up here but Chocolate is controlling him well.
Chocolate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chocolate slips a nice elbow through Ritter's hands, connecting with Ritter's forehead.#T4#
Chocolate working Ritter over with strikes.
Ritter is trying to maintain the position but Chocolate is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chocolate is controlling the pace.
Ritter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chocolate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chocolate's back!
Ritter misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate turns into Ritter and is now in his guard.
Ritter looking for a sweep. Not yet Ritter, not yet.
Ritter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chip Chocolate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ritter misses with a left hand
enabling Chocolate to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chocolate under the eye.
Ritter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chocolate at a distance.
Chocolate tries to clinch up but Ritter circles away and keeps his distance.
Chocolate scores with the left hand. Ritter knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chocolate.#CL#
Ritter clinches up against the cage.
Chocolate is looking for a takedown.
Chocolate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Ritter throws a punch but it's blocked by Chocolate.
Ritter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ritter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Ritter throws a head punch that misses.
Ritter taking a breather.
Ritter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chocolate backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Chip Chocolate has been cut.
Ritter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chocolate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ritter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sylvester Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chip Chocolate.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ritter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chocolate can't fight it off and eventually Ritter manages to take the fight to the floor. Chocolate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chocolate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ritter is one step ahead there.
Chocolate lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ritter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chip Chocolate has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Chocolate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chocolate connects with a couple of short punches.
Ritter pulls Chocolate in close to prevent any damage.
Ritter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chocolate is one step ahead there.
Chocolate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ritter working a defensive guard here.
Chocolate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Ritter pulls Chocolate in to control the position.
Chocolate is pushing down on Ritter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ritter is fighting to maintain full guard but Chocolate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ritter wants to improve his position but Chocolate is controlling well.
Chocolate 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.
Chocolate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chocolate prevents Ritter from improving his position.
Chocolate working over Ritter with some ground and pound. Ritter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chocolate perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritter wants to control but Chocolate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ritter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chocolate looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Chocolate lands strikes from half guard.
Ritter tries to get to full guard but Chocolate has control of the leg.
Ritter is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ritter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chocolate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ritter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chocolate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chocolate works over Ritter with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate preventing the sweep.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chocolate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvester Ritter dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ritter throws a poor cross that misses
and Chocolate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritter scores with the left hand. Chocolate knows he should have avoided that one.
Chocolate cracks Ritter with a hook to the temple - Ritter is on wobbly legs here! Chocolate swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Ritter falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Chocolate wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate 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: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Petely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritter misses with the head strike.
Petely drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ritter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ritter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ritter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petely.
Petely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritter avoids it really well and circles away.
Peter Petely seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Petely has Ritter up against the cage in a clinch.
Petely goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ritter prevents it.
Sylvester Ritter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Petely.
Ritter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Petely backwards. #TD2#
Petely ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petely no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter wants to stand but Petely is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petely on the ground.#SU#
Ritter gets to his feet. Petely looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Petely drives through and clinches with Ritter against the cage. #T1#
Petely can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Petely ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Petely no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ritter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ritter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Ritter stands up and waves to Petely to follow him.
The fighters circling - Ritter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petely has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ritter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Petely uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritter.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Petely looking to score a takedown here. Ritter is defending well but Petely drives through and ends up in Ritter's guard.
Ritter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Petely dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter is looking for a sweep.
Petely is putting a hurting on Ritter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ritter tries to escape but Petely is in control.
Petely lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Petely tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petely is looking to take a break and control but Ritter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ritter tries to bench press Petely off him but Petely keeps the position.
Petely in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petely in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Petely advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Petely is working for a guillotine from mount but Ritter frees his head quite easily.
Ritter wants to get back to his feet.
Petely with good strikes from the mount here!
Ritter tries to buck Petely off but he can't manage it. #T3##SUB2#
Petely goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ritter is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Ritter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ritter has managed to get both his arms back between Petely's legs - danger averted.
Ritter wants to stand but Petely is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ritter stopping the sweep attempt from Petely.
Ritter has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Petely is proving hard to escape from.
Petely looking for a sweep. Not yet Petely, not yet.
Petely has a closed guard, preventing Ritter from standing up.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Ritter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Petely's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Petely working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ritter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petely is tightening it up a little... Ritter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ritter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ritter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petely!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Peter Petely!

Event: Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Lesnar fails with the takedown.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar with a nice cross.
Ritter blocks a jab.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Lesnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritter.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Ritter shoots in.
Ritter walks into a straight right hand from Lesnar.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnar counters with a one-two to the body.
Ritter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Lesnar throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Ritter tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!
Ritter looking to control.
Oh Ritter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesnar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ritter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Lesnar!

Event: Hype Wars 4
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Malik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritter misses with a looping right.
Malik connects with a looping right hand.
Ritter feints with a jab and clips Malik right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Malik is sent crashing into the canvas and Ritter leaps in for the kill! Malik tries to get to his feet but Ritter is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Malik is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
Sylvester Ritter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Hype Wars 2
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Kwnstantoulakis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritter.
Ritter throws a series of punches but Kwnstantoulakis moves out of range.
Kwnstantoulakis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ritter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwnstantoulakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwnstantoulakis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ritters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.#CL#
Ritter moves into the clinch.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwnstantoulakis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ritter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ritter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwnstantoulakis misses with some punches.
Ritter missing with knees to the body.
Ritter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwnstantoulakis blocks an uppercut.
Kwnstantoulakis throws a head punch that misses.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritter lands a left hand.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with some punches.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwnstantoulakis backwards. #T1#
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwnstantoulakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Ritter tightens his grip and picks Kwnstantoulakis up, before dumping him to the ground. Kwnstantoulakis manages to land in guard.
Ritter is stalling in the full guard.
Ritter works over Kwnstantoulakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Ritter works over Kwnstantoulakis with some ground and pound from guard.
Kwnstantoulakis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ritter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter working some strikes from top position.
Ritter is standing up over Kwnstantoulakis. Kwnstantoulakis looks to escape but Ritter dives into side control.
Ritter scoring with punches and elbows.
Ritter scores with punches from side control.
Ritter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kwnstantoulakis!
Kwnstantoulakis is bucking up trying to escape but Ritter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Kwnstantoulakis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kwnstantoulakis badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Ritter around the waist but Ritter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Ritter is the winner by TKO! Ritter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sylvester Ritter!
A relieved looking Sylvester Ritter 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: SHW Hype Wars 1
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Mahmahdulla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#
It looks like Shakib Mahmahdulla has been cut.
Ritter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmahdulla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakib Mahmahdulla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmahdulla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahmahdulla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritter.
Ritter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mahmahdulla circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahmahdulla misses.
Mahmahdulla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahmahdulla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
Mahmahdulla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mahmahdulla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ritter counters with a three punch combo that has Mahmahdulla backing up. Mahmahdulla nods at Ritter to acknowledge the strikes.
Mahmahdulla lands the left 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!
Mahmahdulla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmahdulla lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritter off the cage and back into range.
Ritter slips a jab and a cross from Mahmahdulla.
Mahmahdulla lands a head shot.
Mahmahdulla fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritter on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ritter, as that shot connected.
Ritter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmahdulla finds it's way round the side to connect with Ritter's head.
Mahmahdulla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Ritter and Mahmahdulla goes tumbling to the canvas! Ritter follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ritter lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Mahmahdulla is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmahdulla wants to get back to his feet.
Mahmahdulla is still in real trouble! Can Ritter finish him?#T1##SUB#
Ritter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahmahdulla seems to have recovered his senses.
Ritter trying to pass the guard but Mahmahdulla defending well.
Mahmahdulla moves into full guard.
Mahmahdulla wants to stand up but Ritter is controlling him.
Mahmahdulla keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Shakib Mahmahdulla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ritter stops Mahmahdulla from standing up.
Ritter chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahmahdulla keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mahmahdulla wants to sweep here but Ritter controlling him for the moment.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Mahmahdulla blocks nicely.
Mahmahdulla wants to stand and escape but Ritter is having none of it.
Ritter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shakib Mahmahdulla's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sylvester Ritter!
An out of breath Sylvester Ritter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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