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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 16
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Fierce. Those never looked like landing.
Rittle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
Fierce scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fierce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fierce not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Fierce seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fierce missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle has hold of Fierce's hands but Fierce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rittle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Fierce is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rittle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Fierce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Fierce thows a huge punch but Rittle dodges it nicely.
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce stalling. #T2#
Fierce'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.
Fierce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rittle defending well though.
Rittle wants to get back to full guard.
Rittle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fierce.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fierce seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Fierce throwing shots but Rittle is blocking nicely.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Fierce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rittle napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rittle being controlled for a moment.
Fierce scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rittle to see if he's OK.#T4#
Fierce tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fierce just content to control the position. #SUB#
Fierce thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fierce is trying to ground and pound but Rittle uses the momentary lack of control by Fierce to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that round.
That's time! Fierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fierce looks to land a body kick but Rittle moved away.
Rittle ducks under a wild hook from Fierce.
Fierce misses the shot to the body.
Rittle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fierce as he avoids it easily.
Johnny Fierce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Fierce looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnny Fierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fierce is working Rittle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fierce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Fierce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rittle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rittle is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fierce is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Fierce controlling from the full mount.
Fierce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rittle can do to turn this around?
Fierce working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fierce breaks from Rittle's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Fierce working for a submission but Rittle is keeping him at bay.
Fierce working the ground and pound effectively.
Fierce controlling his opponent.
Rittle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Fierce lands with some strikes.#ROC#
Rittle is rocked!
A big strike lands for Fierce! That's really hurt Rittle and he's turned his back - Fierce keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fierce jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Fierce!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 14
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Toryner misses with a combination
#TD#
and Fierce decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toryner's guard.
Toryner wants to stand and escape but Fierce is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toryner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fierce manages to pass to side control.
Fierce not doing much here.
Fierce lands with a punch from half guard.
Fierce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce prevents Toryner from standing back up.
#ES2#
Toryner has one foot on Fierce's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Toryner throws a series of punches but Fierce avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Fierce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toryner is trying to defend but Fierce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Fierce scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fierce controlling the pace.
Fierce takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fierce content to control rather than advance.
Toryner is trying to stand.
Fierce not doing much here.
Fierce drops an elbow to the side of Toryner's head.
Fierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Toryner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fierce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toryner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toryner pushes Fierce off looking to stand but Fierce dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Fierce is trying for a kimura here. Toryner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fierce wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Fierce!
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night London
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fierce circles away.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Fierce dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Fierce sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Fierce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Fierce slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fierce tries to pass. #T1#
Fierce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fierce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Fierce is stalling in the full guard.
Fierce chips away with some ground and pound.
Fierce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fierce pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fierce lands a nice short elbow.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Fierce.
Fierce perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fierce seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Fierce continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Fierce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Smith wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Fierce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fierce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Fierce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fierce slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Still in half guard, Fierce seems content to control.
More hug and hope from Fierce.
Fierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Fierce feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Fierce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fierce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fierce landing some decent shots from guard.
Fierce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T1#
Smith has hold of Fierce's hands but Fierce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fierce in particular looking to stall.
Fierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Fierce decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #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.#TD#
Fierce scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Fierce distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fierce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith wants to control the position but Fierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fierce trying to control the pace. #T3#
Fierce working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Fierce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Fierce performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Fierce scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fierce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fierce wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnny Fierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that second round.
That's time! Fierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Fierce clinches. #TD#
Fierce has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Fierce is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Fierce has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Fierce!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a great job'.
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