Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Riker 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.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riker.
Nice jab there from Riker. #CUT2#It looks like Khabib Ferguson has been cut.
Riker throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
Riker misses with a straight right.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Riker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD2#
Riker cracks Ferguson with an uppercut from hell and Ferguson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Riker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Riker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson 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##SUB2#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferguson trying to control from half guard but Riker is working away. #T2#
Riker tries to roll over but Ferguson keeps him under control.
Riker is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ferguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferguson is keen to just control but Riker is a slippery customer.#T3#
Ferguson slows the pace down in half guard.
Riker is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riker moves into full guard.
Riker is trying to keep Ferguson in close.
Ferguson wants to get up but he can't break Riker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Ferguson throws a lazy uppercut
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Khabib Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Riker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ferguson's guard.
Riker postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Riker slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Ferguson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson'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.
Riker works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
Riker controlling from the top position.
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ferguson is looking for a triangle but Riker pushes his legs off easily.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker landing some decent shots from guard.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker lands a couple of elbows.
Riker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riker wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
Riker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.#T3#
Ferguson has his hands on Riker's head, controlling the position.
Ferguson wants to control the position but Riker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Riker trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riker in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riker wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riker is controlling the pace.
Ferguson taking some punishment here, with Riker in his half guard.
Riker wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riker is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Riker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khabib Ferguson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Riker throws a left that rocks Ferguson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Riker dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Ferguson regain composure!
Riker working the body and head with strikes.
Riker advances nicely into full mount.
Riker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!
Riker content just to control the position here.
Oh Ferguson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Riker's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1026 Wrecks v Maline
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Riker tries to clinch but Peters is having none of it.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Peters counters with a nice body kick.
Peters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riker takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Riker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Peters misses with a kick to the body.
Peters throws an overhand right that lands on Riker's shoulder, as Riker tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riker moves out of range as Peters strikes.
Peters swings for the body but Riker moves out of range.
Riker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Peters catches Riker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riker misses with an uppercut. Peters saw that one coming.
Riker cracks Peters with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
Riker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riker misses with an uppercut. Peters saw that one coming.
Peters swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peters throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peters defends it nicely.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Peters - that will leave a mark!
Peters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peters lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Peters.
Riker misses with a body punch
enabling Peters to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Riker wants to clinch
and Peters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sol Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riker.
Riker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peters.
A solid body kick from Peters.
Peters lands an overhand right.
Peters fakes the leg kick and cracks Riker in the body.
Peters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Peters throws a front kick that sends Riker stumbling back into the cage.
Riker is breathing heavily.#T4#
Peters clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sol Peters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Riker is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Peters Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Riker is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sol Peters!
During a confident post fight interview, Sol Peters thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1020 Hawk v Karim
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo.
A little jabbing left from Riker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darongo lands a right hook to the body.
Darongo scores with a spinning back kick!
Darongo slips a jab and a cross from Riker.
Darongo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darongo lands a nice hook to Riker's body. Riker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darongo.
Darongo lands with a straight right. Riker didn't see that one coming.
Jab by Darongo.
Darongo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riker if he has to take too many more of those.
Riker shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Darongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darongo misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Darongo, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
A left and a right from Darongo both land. Nice combination.
Riker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darongo can pounce on him.
Darongo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darongo misses with a wild body shot.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Darongo lands a nice looking body shot.
Darongo swings for the body but Riker moves out of range.
Darongo lands a slapping body shot.
Darongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Darongo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Darongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Darongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darongo scores with a jab.
Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darongo.
Ronan Darongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Riker throws a series of punches but Darongo moves out of range.
Riker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darongo.
Darongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Darongo.
Darongo lands a slapping body shot.
Darongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Darongo punishes Riker's body with a nice straight punch.
Darongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Riker tries to sprawl out of it but Darongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Riker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darongo takes a swing at Riker's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Darongo misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Riker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Darongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riker takes one on the button.
Darongo misses with a shot to the body
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Riker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Darongo lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darongo.
Nice defenses there by Darongo.
Darongo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riker.
A jab from Darongo does it's job there.
Darongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darongo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Darongo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Darongo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a clinch but Darongo shakes him off and moves away.
Darongo connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Darongo there.
Darongo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darongo is looking to wear down Riker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Darongo catches Riker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darongo.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Darongo misses.
Darongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Darongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Darongo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronan Darongo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice cross by Darongo.
Darongo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Riker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ronan Darongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Darongo digs a good hook to Riker's body.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Darongo there.
A good leg kick by Darongo.
Darongo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
You can see that Riker has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Darongo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Darongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Riker.
Darongo lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Darongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Darongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Good exchange - Darongo coming out on top.
Darongo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #KD#
Darongo lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Darongo waves Riker back to his feet!#ROC#Riker is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker tries to close the distance and clinch but Darongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darongo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Darongo finish him?
Darongo scoring well with a low kick there.
Riker seems to have recovered his senses.
Darongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darongo.
Darongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Darongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Riker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ronan Darongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Darongo scores with a jab. Riker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Darongo connects with a leg kick.
Darongo jabs at Riker's body.
Darongo jabs at Riker's body.
Nice body punch from Darongo.
Darongo jabs at Riker's body.#CL2#
Riker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Darongo scores with a hook to the body.
Darongo lands with a short shot to the head.
Darongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands.
Darongo misses with a punch to the body.
Darongo lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Darongo blocking some punches.
Darongo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Darongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darongo digs a right hand into Riker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riker's gas tank.
Darongo lands a left hand.
Darongo lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Darongo.
Darongo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Riker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darongo scores with a shot to the side of Riker's head.
Darongo lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Darongo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Darongo. #KD#
Darongo drops Riker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Riker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Ronan Darongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darongo digs a right hand into Riker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riker's gas tank. #T4#
Darongo lands with a short shot to the head.
Darongo pushes Riker against the cage. Darongo is working some dirty boxing. Darongo pushes off with a quick right hook! Riker goes down! Riker tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Darongo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronan Darongo!
After winning the bout, Ronan Darongo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1015 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Riker's ribs.
Riker shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Riker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Riker cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Riker does no damage.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Riker walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker looks winded!
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Riker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.#KD#
Johnson cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riker to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Johnson cracks Riker with an open hand slap.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Riker tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing. #T3#
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Riker saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Riker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Riker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Riker shakes it off.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson cracks Riker on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Riker falls backwards against the cage. Johnson follows up with more strikes that drop Riker to his knees. Johnson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Riker! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Karim Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GAMMA#1011 Riker v Kreischer
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker. #CL#
Riker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kreischer, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riker tries to work over Kreischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer working aggressively here.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Riker avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riker's elbow.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riker avoids it.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riker blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Kreischer gets through Riker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kreischer presses Riker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Riker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kreischer smiles and moves away.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
Kreischer throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Riker misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Kreischer cracks Riker with an uppercut from hell and Riker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kreischer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Riker is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Riker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker keeping full guard, as Kreischer tries to pass.
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Kreischer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riker's head.
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer postures up in Riker's guard and throws a big left but Riker blocks it.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer landing with the ground and pound.
Kreischer landing with the ground and pound.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kreischer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreischer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely.
Kreischer is looking to work some ground and pound but Riker has wrist control.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kreischer postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Riker'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.
Kreischer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riker's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kreischer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kreischer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Riker wants to pass the guard but Kreischer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
Kreischer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Riker has passed into side control.
Kreischer tries to buck Riker off but Riker is having none of it.
Riker trying to control the action but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Kreischer is quick to defend against it.
Riker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Riker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kreischer scores with a nice strike.
Riker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Riker clinches.
Riker can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Kreischer lands an uppercut.
Riker misses with a body punch. #TD#
Riker jumps guard and drags Kreischer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreischer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kreischer defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely. #T1#
Kreischer working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer preventing the sweep.
Riker has momentary wrist control but Kreischer slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Riker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kreischer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kreischer loads up on a big left hand. Riker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kreischer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riker can't hide his disappointment, as Kreischer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new super heavyweight champion!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1007 Karim v Riker
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Riker takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Riker.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Riker pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Riker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pulls Riker in to control the position.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Riker is proving a slippery customer.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Johnson 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.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #T1#
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Riker postures up.
Riker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Riker chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riker works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.#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.
Riker postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Riker drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Riker off! Riker jumps back into Johnson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riker wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Riker takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Riker pulls guard successfully.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson'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.#SUB2#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Riker on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Riker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Riker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Riker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Riker!
William Riker is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1003 Orlando v Aurelius
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Lovanov lands an overhand right.
Lovanov cracks Riker with a right hand to the side of the head.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lovanov and Riker goes tumbling to the canvas! Lovanov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #ROC2#Riker is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, if Lovanov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riker is controlling Lovanov's trapped leg to prevent Lovanov from advancing to side control.
Riker gets full guard.
Riker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lovanov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Lovanov wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Riker'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.#SUB2#
Lovanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lovanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riker is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lovanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riker controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lovanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lovanov looking for a guillotine here but Riker defends easily.
Riker postures up in Lovanov's guard and throws a big left but Lovanov blocks it.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Riker trying to control but Lovanov is working from the bottom.
Lovanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Riker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Riker thows a huge punch but Lovanov dodges it nicely.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lovanov wants to get back to full guard but Riker has mounted him!
Riker avoids the attempt from Lovanov to control.
Riker content just to control the position here.
Lovanov tries to hold on but Riker postures up.
Riker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lovanov looks a forlorn figure.
Riker landing strikes from the mount and Lovanov is in trouble! #T3#
Riker lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!
Riker postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Lovanov is out cold - huge knockout for Riker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Riker!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1000 Aurelius v Orlando
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Riker swings for the body but Couceiro moves out of range.
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Couceiro.
Riker slaps away a takedown attempt from Couceiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
No luck for Couceiro with that takedown attempt.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Couceiro looks to move away, Riker throws a big counter combo but Couceiro just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Riker. Couceiro falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Riker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Thulani misses with a straight left.
Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thulani's head.
Riker thows a huge punch but Thulani dodges it nicely.
Riker is keen to just control but Thulani is a slippery customer.
Riker trying to pass the guard but Thulani defending well.
Thulani is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thulani wants to control but Riker is keeping busy.
Thulani is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Riker is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Thulani is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been hearing good reports from Riker'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.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riker 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.
Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard.
Riker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thulani is controlling Riker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thulani is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard.
Thulani tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.#T2#
Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thulani wants to control but Riker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riker throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely.
Riker throwing shots but Thulani is blocking nicely.
Riker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riker wants to control but instead Thulani manages to regain half guard.
Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thulani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thulani is controlling Riker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Riker slips a nice elbow through Thulani's hands, connecting with Thulani's forehead.#T3#
Thulani preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thulani is trying to get back to full guard.
Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Riker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riker raining down shots from the mount!
Riker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Riker prevents Thulani from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Riker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Thulani is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Riker!
Our winner, William Riker, 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 243
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Riker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riker stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Riker misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
Bundy tests Riker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy slips under a jab.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riker as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Bundy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riker did well to prevent Bundy getting side control.#T1#
Bundy is looking to stall here but Riker recovers full guard.
Riker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riker wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Riker controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy landing with the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bundy tries for a kimura but Riker is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riker wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Bundy is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Riker tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Riker throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy misses with a takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ted Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bundy wants to control but Riker is keeping busy.
Bundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bundy is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Riker working the head and body with strikes. #CUT2#Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riker prevents Bundy from improving his position.#T1#
Riker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy tries to reverse the position but Riker maintains control.
Riker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#Jeez, Ted Bundy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Riker!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Okongwu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okongwu lands a right hook to the body.
Riker scores with a body shot.
Okongwu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Okongwu counters with an outside leg kick.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Okongwu lands a jab to the nose.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riker missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Okongwu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mauro Okongwu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Okongwu pushes him off.
Riker throws a nice looking combination but Okongwu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Okongwu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riker misses with a jab to the body
and Okongwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws a hook but Okongwu avoids it easily.
Okongwu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okongwu takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Okongwu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riker.
As Riker backs away, Okongwu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Okongwu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Okongwu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riker on the side of the head.
Okongwu's corner calls for a 1-2. Okongwu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Okongwu pushes Riker up against the cage in a clinch.
Okongwu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riker.
A shot in the inside from Riker. #TD2#
Riker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Okongwu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Okongwu stands and steps away. Riker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Okongwu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Okongwu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okongwu dodges the punch combination from Riker.
Okongwu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Okongwu throws out a leg kick but Riker moves out of range and Okongwu only half commits.
Riker feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Riker shoots and misses
and Okongwu counters with a nice body kick.
Riker looks winded!
Riker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Okongwu closes the distance and pushes Riker back into the cage.
Riker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu is working Riker over against the cage.#TD2#
Riker jumps guard and drags Okongwu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Okongwu stands and steps away. Riker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Okongwu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okongwu. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okongwu lands a leg kick that knocks Riker off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mauro Okongwu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Okongwu lands with a right and another and another! Riker is in big trouble! Okongwu lands again and this time it's lights out for Riker! A quality knockout there for Okongwu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Riker.
Lampi misses the jab.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riker scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eemeli Lampi has been cut.
Riker lands a right hook to the body.
Riker checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Lampi slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riker thuds a left hand into Lampi's body.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eemeli Lampi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lampi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Lampi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lampi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampi.
Lampi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lampi needs to keep his hands up - Riker had a free shot at his head there.
Riker scores with a nice head shot.
Riker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lampi has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampi misses with a hook.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lampi moves out of range as Riker strikes.
A shot to the liver by Lampi. Beautiful body shot.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Lampi counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Riker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riker misses with a body shot
and Lampi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riker looks winded!#KD#
Lampi cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lampi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riker to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Lampi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker misses with a body shot.
Lampi looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab.
Riker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampi with a body shot.
Jab by Lampi.#T4#
Good shot there by Riker.
Riker avoids the head kick by Lampi.
Riker throws out a counter right but Lampi avoids it with no problem.
Lampi looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Lampi connects with a looping right hand.
Riker missing with a left hand there. Lampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Lampi misses #TD2#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control.
Lampi gets back to half guard.
Riker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eemeli Lampi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riker defending well as Lampi loads up on a big left hand.
Lampi misses with a straight left.
A big left from Riker misses.
Lampi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi with a nice calf kick.
Lampi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riker lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Lampi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lampi there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Riker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Riker.
Lampi is looking to break free of the clinch but Riker has double underhooks.
Riker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lampi's efforts to push away.
Lampi tries to circle away but Riker has him pinned against the cage.
Riker works on Lampi's body with a couple of short punches.
Riker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riker blocks an uppercut.
Lampi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riker tries to work over Lampi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Riker pulls Lampi into guard. #T2##SUB2#
Riker has an active guard here but Lampi has managed to pass into half guard.
Riker gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lampi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lampi has managed to get both his arms back between Riker's legs - danger averted.
Riker 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.
Riker keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Riker trying to control the position.
Lampi won't allow Riker to sweep him here.
Lampi passes into half guard.
Riker is looking for a sweep. Lampi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lampi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lampi's back!
Lampi avoids the strikes from Riker. #T4#
Riker misses with punches from the back.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riker thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Riker is persistently looking for the submission but Lampi is defending it well. #SUB2#
Riker looking for the choke but no joy.
Riker punches Lampi on the ear.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker 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 time! Lampi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Riker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampi momentarily.
Riker swings widly with a right hand
and Lampi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riker misses with a jab to the body
and Lampi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lampi throws a sloppy head kick and Riker moves out of range easily.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lampi's head.
Eemeli Lampi is winning the standup battle so far.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Lampi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Riker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lampi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Riker scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Riker has closed the distance and engaged Lampi in a clinch.
Riker misses with some punches.
Riker lands a body shot. #BC#
Lampi breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lampi.
Lampi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riker takes one to the side of the head.
Riker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Lampi.
Lampi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Riker walks into a stiff left hand from Lampi.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lampi finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
Riker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lampi counters with a head kick.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Lampi lands a nice looking body kick.
Riker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Lampi throws out a loose jab but Riker uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Lampi lands a big head kick that sends Riker tumbling to the mat! Lampi takes a step backwards and waves Riker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD2#
Riker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riker wants to control from the top but Lampi keeps moving.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Lampi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Riker has his foot on Lampi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lampi works his way back into a safe position though.
Riker wants to control the position but Lampi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lampi prevents Riker from improving his position.
Lampi works his way into side control.
Riker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lampi presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson 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.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Riker.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson 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. #CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Anderson clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1##CL2#
Anderson gets a clinch.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Riker drags the fight down to the ground.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet. Riker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson tries to move into range but Riker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riker misses with a hook.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Riker shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Riker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.#KD2#
Anderson lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Anderson waves Riker back to his feet!#ROC2#Riker is rocked!
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Riker off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Anderson drops Riker with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Riker looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Riker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anderson engages and cracks Riker with a massive lead left hook - Riker tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anderson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
Noah Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 213
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Riker misses with a straight right.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Riker.#TD2#
Spong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spong is working away from the top position though.
Riker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Spong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Riker defends it well.
Riker has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riker trying to control but Spong postures up.
Riker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spong drops an elbow to the side of Riker's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Riker is looking to improve his position.
Spong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riker is pressing down on Spong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Spong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riker looking to control. #T2#
Riker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Riker's guard.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riker's head.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riker defending well though. #SUB#
Riker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spong pulls his head out easily.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spong is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Spong trying to advance position but Riker counters by regaining guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Riker has his foot on Spong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spong works his way back into a safe position though.
Spong postures up.
Spong preventing the sweep.
Spong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Riker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely. #T4#
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spong wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving. #SUB#
Riker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Riker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Spong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riker struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riker is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Spong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spong off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker has the hooks in. Spong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spong wants to improve his position but Riker is controlling well. #T1#
Spong is in trouble now - Riker has advanced to mount!
Riker landing punches.
Spong wants to hold on but Riker pushes him away.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker dominating with strikes here.
Spong tries to lock up and control but Riker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Riker dominating with strikes here.
Spong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riker breaks from Spong's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Riker! Spong is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Riker!
After winning the bout, William Riker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 204
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1#
Riker misses with a wild combination.
Fuentes thumps Riker with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Fuentes.
Riker avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Riker misses.
Fuentes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fuentes throws a leg kick
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Riker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuentes on the side of the head. #T1#
Riker lands a jab.
Fuentes doesn't manage to clinch there - Riker circles away.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuentes throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Fuentes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fuentes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Fuentes lands a jab to Riker's midsection.
Riker takes one to the side of the head.
Fuentes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fuentes connects with a leg kick.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Fuentes! 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 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
Pedro Fuentes retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pedro Fuentes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Haden misses with a right hand
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden fails with the takedown.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden walks into a straight right hand from Riker.
Riker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riker.
Haden scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Haden throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
A jab from Haden misses.
Riker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riker feints the counter takedown.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden misses with a jab to the body
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riker digs a good body shot into Haden's ribs.
Haden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away.#T2#
Haden throws a sloppy body shot
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden fails with the takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden connects with a jab.
Haden slips a straight right by Riker.
Haden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker throws a shot from downtown. Haden moves away and avoids it.
Haden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riker.
Haden walks into a jab.#T3#
Riker wants to clinch up but Haden keeps it at a distance.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Riker coming out on top.
Riker throws a hook but Haden blocks it.
Haden misses with a hook
and Riker counters with a straight right hand.
Haden moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker fails to land with a series of punches.
Haden misses with a body punch
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like ZaDarius Haden has been cut.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haden manages to avoid it.
Haden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Haden misses the target. #T4##TD#
Haden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Riker's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker looking to control.
Riker being controlled here, momentarily.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haden postures up and lands a big shot to Riker's brow.
Riker pulls Haden in close to prevent any damage.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Riker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haden works the jab nicely.
Riker moves away from the strike by Haden.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden scores with a jab to the body.
Haden shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Riker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
Riker throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riker throws an elbow that misses. Haden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riker's guard. Nice move by Haden!#REVR##T1#
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Riker has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haden's guard. #REVB#
Riker is stalling in the full guard.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haden works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Riker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Haden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Haden lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Haden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riker's legs.
Riker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden trying to control the position but Riker is working away.
Riker isn't going anywhere.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Riker is avoiding damage well.
Haden laying and praying for a moment but Riker takes advantage and regains half guard.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Haden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riker defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on ZaDarius Haden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riker scores with a jab. Haden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden swings widly with a right hand
and Riker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riker takes one to the chin there.
Haden throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Jab from Haden.
Haden misses with an uppercut.
Haden tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
and Riker counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Riker drops Haden with a left and a right! Oh, Haden is hurt - Riker dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC2#Haden is rocked!
Haden 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oh Haden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Riker seems to be looking for submissions.
Haden seems to have got his legs back now.
Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haden is trying to get back to full guard.
Haden is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Haden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Haden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Riker is nestled in close to Haden, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haden won't allow Riker to pass to mount.
Haden is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Haden is trying to maintain the position but Riker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Riker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Riker.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Riker thows a huge punch but Haden dodges it nicely.
Haden is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Riker is trying to control the action in half guard but Haden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Riker controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haden keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab. #CL2#
Riker moves into the clinch.
Haden lands with a light punch inside.
Haden struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands. #BC#
Haden breaks from the clinch.
William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Haden with a hook.
Haden throws a right hand that misses
and Riker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haden misses the shot to the body.
Haden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Riker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.
Haden scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riker walks into a straight right hand from Haden.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Riker takes one to the chin there.
Haggar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
A counter left hand to the body from Riker misses its target.
Jab from Riker.#TD2#
Haggar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haggar lands in his opponent's guard.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker keeping full guard, as Haggar tries to pass.
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haggar wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving.
Haggar throws a strike but Riker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Riker stops Haggar from standing up. #T1#
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haggar looking to control but Riker passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haggar wants to get back to full guard but Riker has passed into side control.
Riker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Haggar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Riker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Riker lands strikes from half guard.
Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Haggar's head.
Riker is just content to waste time from the top position. Haggar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Haggar is keeping the position.#T2#
Riker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haggar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riker is one step ahead there.
Haggar looking to control.
Riker is working Haggar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haggar is trying to hold Riker in close to prevent damage but Riker has managed to pass into half guard.
Riker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riker passes to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riker working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Haggar is looking for a sweep.
Haggar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Riker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Haggar can't escape the position.
Riker wants to control the pace but Haggar is squirming around nicely.
Haggar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haggar is squirming around, avoiding Riker's attempts to control the action.
Haggar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haggar can't escape the position.
Haggar keeps trying to improve his position.
Riker unloading with bombs!
Riker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Haggar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riker trying to control but Haggar is having none of it.
Riker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Haggar is desperately trying to improve his position but Riker has a good base and remains in mount.
Riker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riker cracks Haggar with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
A relieved looking William Riker 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 172
Date: Aug 17, 2022

#R1#
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shima misses with a body shot
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riker darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riker looks winded!
Riker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shima.
Shima seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
Shima is looking to wear down Riker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shima throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Shima misses with a two punch combination.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima clobbers Riker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shima. #T2#
Shima missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker throws a counter combo.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Shima slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Shima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Shima misses the jab.
Shima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shima defends it well.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Riker punishes Shima's body with a nice straight punch.
Shima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Riker takes a swing at Shima's ribcage but misses.
Riker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
A jab from Riker misses.
Riker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shima doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Shima moves out of range of the strikes.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shima scores with a nice head shot.
Shima digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Riker slips under a jab.
Shima misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima works the jab nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Riker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shima has got the better of the exchanges.
Shima throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Shima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL2#
Riker drives through and clinches with Shima against the cage.
Shima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Riker tries to work over Shima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Shima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hero Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima lands with a right hand.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Riker connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shima misses with a wild body shot.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Shima pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shima throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riker! But no joy.
Shima throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
A cross from Shima lands.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Hero Shima has been cut.#T3#
Shima defending well as Riker loads up on a big left hand.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Riker throws a jab when Shima was well out of range.#KD#
Shima sends Riker crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Shima is motioning to the referee to let Riker up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Riker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riker misses with a hook. Shima ducked under it nicely.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?#KD#
Shima feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riker sprawling to the canvas! Riker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shima finish him?! #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a hook.
Shima throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riker trying to control the pace.
Shima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Riker trying to control but Shima is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hero Shima dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Riker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker avoids the body shot from Shima.
Riker throws a hook but Shima blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Shima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Riker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shima was covering up waiting for the punch and Riker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Riker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Shima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Riker preventing the sweep.
Riker cracks Shima with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Shima working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Shima wants to sweep but no luck.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Riker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riker stands up over Shima, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Riker with a nice head shot there.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shima wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shima's head.
Shima has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Riker has passed into side control.
Riker landing a few strikes.
Shima taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Shima tries to improve position but can't.
Shima is working hard here to advance position.#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.
Shima manages to get back to half guard.
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Riker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shima moves into full guard.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Shima.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riker works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Riker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: CFC 499: Tiotio v Riker
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
A lazy left from Riker finds it's target.
Tiotio lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.
A swing and a miss from Tiotio.
Tiotio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Tiotio's head coaches at Pound Town Athletics that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riker dodges the punch combination from Tiotio.
Riker feints the counter takedown.
Ara Tiotio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiotio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiotio cracks a nice hook into Riker's ribs.
A slow jab from Tiotio misses its intended target.
Tiotio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Riker counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiotio lands a lovely overhand right.
Tiotio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tiotio, as that shot connected. #T1#
Tiotio lands with a shot to the body.
Tiotio missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riker slips a jab from Tiotio.
Ara Tiotio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiotio misses with a body shot
and Tiotio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiotio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiotio. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tiotio dips to his left and cracks Riker with an uppercut!
Tiotio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiotio.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiotio moves away.
Riker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Tiotio is out of range.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiotio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tiotio throws a poor cross that misses
and Riker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiotio swings for the body but Riker moves out of range.
Tiotio looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tiotio. Those never looked like landing.
Tiotio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiotio just misses with a punch to the body.
Riker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tiotio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tiotio throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Tiotio throws a right hand that misses
and Tiotio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker walks into a straight right hand from Tiotio.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tiotio! #ROC2#Tiotio is rocked!
Riker misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Riker tries to move to mount but Tiotio blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Riker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Riker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riker trying to control the position but Tiotio is working away.
Riker misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riker trying to control the position but Tiotio is working away.
Tiotio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Riker.
Tiotio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tiotio regains half guard there - taking advantage of Riker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tiotio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riker thows a huge punch but Tiotio dodges it nicely.
Tiotio won't allow Riker to pass to mount.
Tiotio works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riker cracks Tiotio with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ara Tiotio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ara Tiotio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tiotio misses with a looping left.
Riker with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Tiotio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiotio lands a slapping body shot.
Tiotio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tiotio throws a shot from downtown. Riker moves away and avoids it.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker with the counter takedown but Tiotio avoids it easily.
Tiotio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Tiotio misses its intended target.
Riker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiotio throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Riker cracks Tiotio with an uppercut from hell and Tiotio crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Riker's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Oh Tiotio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tiotio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tiotio's head.
Riker cracks Tiotio with a solid left hand.#T1#
Riker gets to his feet and stands over Tiotio, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tiotio felt that one! Riker unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tiotio from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
Our winner, William Riker, 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: CFC 492: Tai Kung v Line
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Riker swings for the body but Fire moves out of range.
Fire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fire slips under a jab from Riker.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.
Riker lands a lovely overhand right.
Riker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Riker throws a lazy right hand but Fire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.#T1#
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fire manages to avoid it.
Fire with the counter takedown but Riker avoids it easily.
Fire moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Fire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riker misses with a straight right. #CL#
Riker clinches up with Fire and pushes him back against the cage.
Riker lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Riker working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fire.
Fire blocks a body shot from Riker. #TD2#
Fire lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Riker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fire is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fire is working away from the top position though.
Fire is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Riker tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Riker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fire not doing much here.
Fire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Riker is looking to control Fire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Riker avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Riker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fire pulls his head out easily.
Riker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fire's back!#T4#
Riker avoiding Fire 's attempts to control his hands.
Riker missing with punches from the back.
Fire rolls, trying to escape but Riker keeps control of the position.
Riker scores with punches from the back.
Riker throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Fire prevents Riker from getting a body triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker cracks Fire with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fire from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fire manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Fire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Riker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Fire tries to counter it with a takedown but Riker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker lands with a good body shot.
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riker throws a hook but Fire blocks it.
Fire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fire moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Riker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.
Fire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riker.
Riker swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riker won't be happy with that.
Fire landing a few strikes.
Fire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fire.
Spinning Fire has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker dodges the ground and pound from Fire.
Riker can't do much from the bottom here.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Fire grinds an elbow into Riker's temple.
Fire cracks Riker with a big elbow.
Fire working the body and head with strikes.
Riker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fire's best efforts.
Fire working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker wants to control but Fire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fire trying to mount his opponent but Riker defends it.
Fire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riker keeps working. #T3#
Fire winds up and cracks Riker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riker tries to roll over but Fire keeps him under control.
Riker controlling the position well.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Riker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fire lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fire wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving. #SUB#
Riker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Riker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fire's guard. #REVR#
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riker stands and throws Fire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riker wants to control but Fire is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Riker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Riker throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Riker!
Fire throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riker struggling a bit here.
Riker 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.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Riker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fire off and has taken his back!
Riker looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Riker wants to control but Fire manages to buck him off and is now in Riker's guard! Nice work there by Fire!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker trying to keep a closed guard but Fire is proving a slippery customer.
Riker wants to sweep here but Fire controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Riker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Riker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fire. #SUB#
Riker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fire defends it easily.
Fire looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fire looking to sit in guard and control but Riker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Riker connects with a couple of short punches.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Riker is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Riker landing some decent shots from guard.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker with a flurry of punches that miss.
William Riker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Fire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Fire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Riker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fire postures up.
Spinning Fire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riker has momentary wrist control but Fire slips an elbow through the middle.
Fire throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely.
Riker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker is trying to control the position but Fire postures up.
Fire throwing strikes but missing.
Riker pulls Fire in close to his closed guard and prevents Fire from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Riker!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Spinning Fire spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back stronger'.

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Riker fails to land with a series of punches.
Inarritu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inarritu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riker's sensitive parts.
Riker avoids the head kick by Inarritu.
Riker with the counter takedown but Inarritu avoids it easily.
Inarritu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Inarritu didn't expect that.
Riker throwing strikes from guard but Inarritu blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker throws a strike but Inarritu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Riker controls Inarritu momentarily but Inarritu frees himself. #SUB2#
Riker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Inarritu uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Inarritu working away.
Riker tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Riker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riker is still trying to improve position.
Riker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Riker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Inarritu postures up. #SUB2#
Riker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Inarritu escapes and throws Riker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Riker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inarritu controls the position from side control.
Riker trying to control but Inarritu flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Riker trying to control the hands but Inarritu won't let him.
Riker turns into Inarritu and is now in his guard.
Riker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inarritu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inarritu has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Inarritu keeping full guard, as Riker tries to pass.
Riker trying to control but Inarritu is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inarritu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riker with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Riker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Inarritu walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inarritu.
Riker misses with an uppercut. Inarritu saw that one coming.
And Inarritu counters with a quick kick to the body but Riker blocks it.
Inarritu throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inarritu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker lands a jab to the head.
Inarritu tries to work over Riker's front leg with a kick but Riker checks it.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Inarritu defends it well.
Inarritu lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Riker lands a really nice looking cross but Inarritu seems unphased.
Inarritu scores with a jab.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Inarritu is out of range.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Felix Inarritu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inarritu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riker lands a jab to Inarritu's midsection.
Inarritu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Riker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Riker misses with a wild combination.
Inarritu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
William Riker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riker misses the jab.
It looked like Inarritu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Decent striking displayed by Inarritu there.
Inarritu scores with the left hand. Riker knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker throws out a loose jab but Inarritu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Inarritu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Riker throws a right hand that misses
and Inarritu counters with a left to the body.
Inarritu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Riker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Inarritu counters with an outside leg kick.
Inarritu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
Inarritu throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Inarritu connects with a jab.
Inarritu thumps Riker with a low kick.#T4#
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inarritu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riker scores with a sloppy right hand. Inarritu should have avoided that one.
Inarritu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Inarritu.
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!
Riker throws a combination that misses
letting Inarritu counter with a right hand.
Inarritu misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Inarritu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Riker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Inarritu jabs Riker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Inarritu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Inarritu throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Inarritu slips a straight right by Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Riker.
Inarritu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Inarritu throws a leg kick but Riker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Inarritu digs a good body shot into Riker's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Inarritu, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Inarritu looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
A jab from Inarritu misses. #T2#
Riker misses with a hook to the body
and Inarritu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inarritu connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Riker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inarritu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inarritu is trying to break free.
Riker is trying to drag Inarritu to the mat but Inarritu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Inarritu. #BC#
Inarritu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Inarritu circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Inarritu misses the target.#T3#
Riker ducks under a wild hook from Inarritu.
Inarritu blocks a jab.
Inarritu is looking to counter punch.
Riker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riker avoids the body shot from Inarritu.
Riker scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Riker.
Inarritu misses with an uppercut.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Inarritu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A countering left hand to the body from Riker misses.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Riker and sends Inarritu crashing to the mat! Riker follows him down to the mat - Inarritu regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riker looks to land a strike but Inarritu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inarritu 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.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CFC 476: Jimenez v Nagasaki
Date: Apr 20, 2022

#R1#
Riker blocks a head kick by Raper.
Riker feints the counter takedown.
Raper throws a head kick that misses.
Riker with the counter takedown but Raper avoids it easily.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raper throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riker blocks a head kick by Raper.
Raper throws an overhand right that lands on Riker's shoulder, as Riker tries to avoid the shot.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raper defends it well.
Riker sizes up Raper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raper throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raper won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Riker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riker is trying to ground and pound but Raper uses the momentary lack of control by Riker to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Riker. #T1#
Raper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Raper trying to control but Riker postures up.
Riker is pressing down on Raper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Raper is holding on for now.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Riker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Raper defends it well.
Riker not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raper trying to hold on to Riker's head to control him but Riker postures up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Raper is positioning himself well to prevent Riker advancing to mount.
Riker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Riker passes to side control.
Riker throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Raper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riker wants to control but Raper is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Riker tries for a kimura but Raper is defending well.
Riker tries to score with some ground and pound. Raper controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Raper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Raper can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Raper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raper is trying to get back to half guard.
Raper is not content to let Riker control the position.
Riker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Raper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Raper looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Raper throws a head kick that misses.
Raper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riker.
Raper looks to land a left hand but Riker moved out of range nicely.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Raper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Raper.
A good leg kick by Raper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Raper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker feints the counter takedown.
Raper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raper misses with a straight right.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raper cracks Riker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Raper lands a head shot.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Raper misses with a straight right.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Raper pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD2#
Riker drops Raper with a right and a left! Riker comes rushing in but Raper regains his composure and manages to keep Riker in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raper is trying to control the position but Riker postures up.
Riker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Raper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Riker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Raper is controlling Riker's posture.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Raper.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Raper is controlling Riker's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riker is working Raper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riker advances position into side control!
Riker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raper keeps working. #T3#
Riker with the ground and pound but Raper regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Raper's head.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Riker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Raper defending well though.
Raper tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
Raper is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Riker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raper has his hands clasped together around Riker's back. He's all about the action.
Riker working Raper over with strikes. #SUB2#
Riker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riker passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Riker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Raper.
Riker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raper can pounce on him.
Raper throws a low kick but Riker avoids it.
Riker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raper throws a head kick that misses.
Riker with the counter takedown but Raper avoids it easily.
Raper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riker.
Riker with the counter takedown but Raper avoids it easily.
Riker blocks a head kick by Raper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper ducks right into an uppercut from Riker.
Riker lands a right hook to the body.
Raper misses the jab.#T1#
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Riker rushes Raper and presses him up against the cage.
Riker working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Raper.
Riker misses with some punches.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raper throws a head punch that misses.
Riker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Raper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riker misses with a punch on the inside.
Raper blocks a body shot from Riker.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riker works on Raper's body with a couple of short punches.
Biff Raper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Raper blocks an uppercut.
Raper working hard to break the clinch.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker tries a body shot but Raper blocks it.
Riker is trying to pull guard but Raper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raper swings wildly with an uppercut but Riker uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raper blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Riker.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
Raper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raper blocks a body shot from Riker.
Raper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riker.
Riker has a couple of punches blocked by Raper. #T3##TD2#
Riker jumps guard and drags Raper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Riker trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Raper has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Riker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Raper is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Riker pulls down on the head and he's put Raper to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Riker!
Our winner, William Riker, 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: WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Riker's knee but Riker avoids it well.
Riker feinted with a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riker.#CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Riker feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Riker forces Barnes back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Riker digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes tries to break the clinch but Riker is controlling the position.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riker tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Riker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Barnes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Riker lands with a short shot to the head.
Riker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Riker looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Riker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Barnes is quick to defend against it.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Barnes misses. #T2#
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Riker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a head kick but Riker moves out of range.
Barnes thows a leg kick but Riker checks it #TD#
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnes's guard.
Riker looking to pass the guard.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Riker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Riker wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #T3#
Riker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riker loads up on a big left hand. Barnes felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riker looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Barnes can't hide his disappointment, as Riker celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 112: Riker vs Rockefeller
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Riker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Rockefeller with a nice calf kick.
Good exchange - Riker coming out on top.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
A shot to the body from Riker misses
and Rockefeller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockefeller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riker was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riker.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rockefeller but Rockefeller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rockefeller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker. #CL#
Riker moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Riker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rockefeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Rockefeller breaks the clinch.
Rockefeller moves out of range of the strikes.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rockefeller misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockefeller thinking.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Riker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller throws out a loose jab but Riker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockefeller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Riker lands a really nice looking cross but Rockefeller seems unphased.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick but Riker moved away.
Richard Rockefeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rockefeller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockefeller manages to avoid it.#T2#
Rockefeller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockefeller counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Rockefeller finds it's target.
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!
Rockefeller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Riker jabs Rockefeller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riker loads up on a big right hand but Rockefeller slips the punch.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut
and Riker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rockefeller 's guard.#SUB#
Riker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rockefeller is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Riker, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Rockefeller stands up and waves to Riker to follow him. #T3#
Riker slips a straight right by Rockefeller .
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockefeller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Riker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Riker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rockefeller is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Riker misses.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockefeller was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rikers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker scores with the left hand. Rockefeller knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
Rockefeller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockefeller circles away.
Rockefeller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Riker with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Rockefeller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Riker scores with a nice head shot.
Riker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Riker tries to clinch up but Rockefeller circles away and keeps his distance.
Rockefeller misses with a body shot.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Rockefeller catches Riker right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riker works Rockefeller 's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker tries to clinch up
and Rockefeller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Riker moves into range and clinches up with Rockefeller .#T1#
Riker lands with a light punch inside.
Rockefeller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Riker scores with a shoulder strike.
Rockefeller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller blocking some punches.
Rockefeller working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rockefeller manages to break the clinch.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Riker has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
Rockefeller loads up on a big right hand but Riker slips the punch.
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Riker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riker.
Riker wants to clinch but Rockefeller slips to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rockefeller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Rockefeller slips under a jab.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockefeller is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Rockefeller circles away and we're back to standing.
Rockefeller throws a low kick but Riker avoids it.
Rockefeller tried to score with a low kick but Riker checks it.
Riker moves out of range as Rockefeller strikes.
Riker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richard Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockefeller connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riker. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockefeller jabs at Riker's body.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .#T3#
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rockefeller moves away.
Rockefeller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Riker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Rockefeller misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller tries to work over Riker's front leg with a kick but Riker checks it.
Riker misses with a straight right.
Riker misses with a takedown
enabling Rockefeller to counter with a crisp jab.
Rockefeller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Riker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rockefeller as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Rockefeller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Rockefeller misses.
A shot to the liver by Riker. Beautiful body shot.
Riker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockefeller at a distance.
Rockefeller avoids the body shot from Riker.
Rockefeller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockefeller throws out the jab.
Riker is looking to wear down Rockefeller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rockefeller sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Riker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rockefeller 's guard.
Rockefeller wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Richard Rockefeller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Rockefeller misses the jab.
Rockefeller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rockefeller looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Riker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Riker.
Riker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockefeller seems keen to control Riker's posture.
Rockefeller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
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.
Riker forces his way into half guard.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Rockefeller manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Riker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Rockefeller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker jumps guard but Rockefeller stands there with Riker around his waist. Riker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rockefeller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riker misses with a body punch.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Rockefeller controls his hands. #BC2#
Rockefeller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockefeller 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.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker avoids it easily.
Rockefeller throws a hook to the side of Riker's head but Riker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
Rockefeller throws a poor cross that misses
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller . #T2#
Rockefeller misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockefeller just misses with a punch to the body.
Rockefeller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Riker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Rockefeller missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.
Rockefeller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riker.#TD#
Riker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riker lands in his opponent's guard.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rockefeller is keeping the position.#T3#
Riker wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rockefeller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Riker trying to control the position but Rockefeller is working away.
Riker working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rockefeller pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockefeller is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though.
Rockefeller tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rockefeller is squirming around, avoiding Riker's attempts to control the action.
Rockefeller is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Richard Rockefeller just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on William Riker'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.#R4#
A low kick from Rockefeller misses
and Riker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws the left hand but Rockefeller avoids the punch easily.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rockefeller is positioning himself well to prevent Riker advancing to mount.
Rockefeller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Riker is trying to control. Rockefeller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riker wants to free his trapped foot but Rockefeller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rockefeller is looking to escape.
Rockefeller is refusing to be controlled, as Riker sits in half guard.
Riker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Riker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockefeller is staying active underneath Riker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riker 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.
Rockefeller wants to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Rockefeller 's head.
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Riker is working for a kimura but Rockefeller is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Riker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rockefeller defends it well. #T3#
Rockefeller pushes Riker off looking to stand but Riker dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Riker catches Rockefeller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rockefeller throws a head kick but Riker moves out of range.
It looked like Riker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker blocks a jab.
Rockefeller misses with a straight left.
Rockefeller throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Rockefeller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riker moves in looking to clinch but Rockefeller pushes him off.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Rockefeller is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Rockefeller .
Riker throws a shot to the body.
Riker wants to clinch.#TD#
Riker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rockefeller !
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Rockefeller 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Riker working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker had his way with Richard Rockefeller in that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Riker swings for the body but Rockefeller moves out of range.
Rockefeller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockefeller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Riker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut.
Rockefeller 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riker under the eye.
Rockefeller connects with a jab.
Rockefeller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riker clinches with his opponent.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Riker. #BC2#
Rockefeller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rockefeller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Riker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Riker lands with a nice combination. Rockefeller backs away looking to recover.
Riker misses the shot to the body.
Rockefeller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Rockefeller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rockefeller lands with a hook. Riker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Rockefeller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riker defending well as Rockefeller loads up on a big left hand.
Riker tries to clinch but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Rockefeller looks to score with a jab to the body but Riker is just out of range.
Rockefeller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rockefeller misses with a looping left.
Rockefeller throws a right hand that misses
and Riker counters with a stiff right hand.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Riker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rockefeller .
Rockefeller misses the shot to the body.
Riker throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Riker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockefeller misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A punch combination from Riker misses.
Donk. Riker catches Rockefeller right on the button with a cross.
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Riker moves out of range.
Riker is looking to clinch but Rockefeller is avoiding it. #T3#
Rockefeller cracks Riker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockefeller misses with a hook. Riker ducked under it nicely.
Riker throws a hook to the side of Rockefeller 's head but Rockefeller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richard Rockefeller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rockefeller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rockefeller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rockefeller scores with a hook.
Rockefeller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rockefeller throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker avoids the body shot from Rockefeller .
Riker wants to clinch
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Rockefeller . Those never looked like landing.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockefeller lands a head kick. Riker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riker is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Rockefeller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riker manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker fails to land the takedown.
Rockefeller was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
Riker ducks under a wild hook from Rockefeller .
A little feinted left hand from Riker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rockefeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockefeller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Riker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Riker trying to control the position but Rader is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rader is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Riker is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rader looks calm but he's in trouble here. Riker gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rader is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Riker lets go of the hold and Rader can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). William Riker!
William Riker is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1#
Gracie tries for a takedown but Riker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Riker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riker tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riker to the ground. Riker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Riker looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riker.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Riker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gracie is defending well. Riker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gracie has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Riker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Riker!
After winning the bout, William Riker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Riker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Wallace jabs at Riker's body.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing. #TD2#
Riker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wallace on his heels. He'll look to pass Wallace's guard now, I'm sure.

Wallace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riker fails to pull guard.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Wallace misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Riker postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace wants to sweep but no luck.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Riker.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Riker avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Riker throws a sloppy body shot
and Wallace counters with a left to the body.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riker.
Riker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riker cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
Riker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Riker ducks down to avoid it.
Riker with the counter takedown but Wallace avoids it easily.
Riker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Wallace misses.
Bubba Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Wallace lands a nice hook to Riker's body. Riker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bubba Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker looks winded!
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace takes a swing at Riker's ribcage but misses.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker blocks a jab.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riker moves away.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Riker throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Riker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Wallace dominated that round.
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#
Riker misses with a body shot.
Wallace digs a good hook to Riker's body.
Riker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Riker misses the body punch
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace takes a swing at Riker's ribcage but misses.
Riker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wallace lands a nice looking body shot.
Riker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#KD#
Wallace cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wallace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riker to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Riker is rocked!
Wallace steps in with a hook that catches Riker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wallace follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Riker looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title!
Bubba Wallace very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WCF 89: Anderson vs Camorra 4
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
Riker lands a head shot.
Denovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riker.
A jab lands there for Riker.
Denovan tries to clinch up.
Riker lands with a nice body punch.
Denovan wants to clinch but Riker slips to the side
and Riker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denovan thinking.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Denovan pushes Riker up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan blocks an uppercut.
Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker. #T1##TD2#
Denovan jumps into guard, dragging Riker to the mat.
Riker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denovan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riker advances position into side control!
Riker working the ground and pound.
Riker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as Riker stalls from top position.
Riker working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Riker working the body and head with strikes.
Riker trying to control the action but Denovan is working from the bottom.
Denovan tries to buck Riker off but Riker is having none of it.
Riker taking a breather here. #SUB#
Riker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Riker working away.
Denovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Riker scoring with punches and elbows.
Riker slows the pace down.
Denovan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Denovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riker pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker trying to control from Denovan's half guard. Denovan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Riker stands and throws Denovan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Riker wants to control but Denovan is keeping him busy.
Riker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Denovan's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Riker taking a break here but Denovan is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
That's time! Riker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Denovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denovan avoids the body shot from Riker.
Denovan is looking for the big counter here.
Riker shoots in looking for a takedown. Denovan tries to sprawl out of it but Riker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Denovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Riker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denovan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Riker misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker lands a nice hook to Denovan's body. Denovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Riker throws an overhand right that lands on Denovan's shoulder, as Denovan tries to avoid the shot.
Denovan tries to clinch but Riker is having none of it.
Riker scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Denovan darts in and clinches Riker up against the cage.
Riker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denovan backwards.
Riker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denovan.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker.
Denovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riker tries a body shot but Denovan blocks it.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker.
Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker.
Denovan tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Denovan drops back down to his feet.
Riker struggles to land a body shot inside as Denovan controls his hands.
Riker cracks Denovan with a nice body shot.
Denovan slowing the pace effectively.
Denovan pushes Riker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Denovan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Denovan.
Riker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denovans head.
Riker tries to throw a body punch but Denovan avoids it by throwing Riker back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Riker lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Riker - that landed with a thud.
William Riker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denovan is breathing heavily.
Riker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Riker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riker.
Riker pushes Denovan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Riker.
Denovan blocks a body shot from Riker.
A nice left hand lands by Riker.
Riker lands a body shot.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Riker.
Nice body punch from Riker - that landed with a thud.
Riker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riker working aggressively here. #T4#
Riker scores with a shot to the side of Denovan's head.
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!
Denovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denovan wants a takedown.
Riker can't find room to land a body shot as Denovan controls the action.
Riker misses with a body punch.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Riker on the inside.
Riker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Denovan backwards.
Denovan prevents a body shot from Riker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Denovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Denovan tries to clinch but Riker is having none of it.
Riker lands a nice shot to the body.
Riker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Riker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riker.
A head kick by Denovan misses #KD#
and Riker counters with a beautiful punch that sends Denovan to the canvas! #ROC#Denovan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Denovan is still in real trouble! Can Riker finish him?
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Denovan's head.
Riker postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Denovan covers up, he's hurt! Riker keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Riker and the ref steps in to end the fight! Riker can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
A very excited looking William Riker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF 85: Goncalves vs Anderson
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Riker throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriquez.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riker is fending him off so far but Rodriquez persists. Nope, Riker circles away and we're back to standing.
Riker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriquez dives in and grabs Riker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riker pushes down on Rodriquez's head and hops out.
Riker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriquez's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriquez has been cut.
Riker misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rodriquez is trying to stall.
Rodriquez has a couple of punches blocked by Riker. #BC#
Riker breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Riker.
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Riker missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Riker as Rodriquez shoots in.
William Riker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Rodriquez.
Riker cracks Rodriquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Riker.#ROC#Rodriquez is rocked!
Rodriquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riker.
Rodriquez moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Rodriquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Riker finish him?
Riker closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Rodriquez out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Riker!
A very excited looking William Riker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF WNF 61: Decimal vs Corona
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1#
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riker.
Riker misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Riker misses its intended target.
Riker needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Riker misses with a looping left.
Wallace misses the jab.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wallace defends it well.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Riker does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Wallace cracks Riker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wallace finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wallace goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Riker stumbles back but Wallace runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Riker to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Riker will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bubba Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bubba Wallace made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WCF 75: Road vs Gordon
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Barnes thows a leg kick but Riker checks it #TD#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort. #CUT#It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Riker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riker landing a few strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Matt Barnes's cut even more.
Riker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Riker scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Matt Barnes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Riker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Barnes down. #CUT#Matt Barnes'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 Matt Barnes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Riker!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF WNF 51: Rader vs Riker
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Rader gets caught flat footed, as Riker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
Riker wants to control from the top but Rader keeps moving.
Rader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
Riker throws a big right hand that misses.
Riker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Riker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rader wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
A lazy left from Riker finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Rader has been cut.#T1#
Rader slips a jab from Riker.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader looks to throw the jab but Riker is out of range.
Rader ducks under a wild hook from Riker.
Rader throwing a counter right hand but Riker manages to avoid it.
Rader with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Jab by Rader.
Rader just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Rader preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rader trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Riker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Rader has knocked Riker down with a huge combo! Rader steps away and waves a wobbly Riker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Riker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rader.
Rader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rader really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riker swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Rader counter with a right hand.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rader misses with a straight left.
Rader connects with a looping right hand.
Riker misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Rader counters with a nice right hand that sends Riker toppling to the canvas! Riker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rader finish him?!#ROC#Riker is rocked!
Riker swings for the body but Rader moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rader misses the target.
Dennis Rader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riker misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Riker dives in and scores a takedown into Rader's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Rader is looking to stand up but Riker isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker looking to pass the guard.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Riker scoring with some ground and pound.
Rader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riker looking to sit in guard and control but Rader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader scores with a hook to the body. Riker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Riker counters with a shoot takedown. Rader fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Rader pushes Riker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Riker scores with a jab to the body.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rader defends it well.
Riker misses with a right hand
and Rader counters with a nice uppercut.
Rader is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Rader.
It looked like Rader was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Riker walks into a left hand.
Rader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riker can do to turn this around?
Riker throws a big shot that misses.
Riker misses with a straight left.
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Riker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rader's head backwards.#T2#
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Riker misses.
Riker's corner calls for a 1-2. Riker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rader 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!
Riker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rader misses with an uppercut. Riker saw that one coming.#TD2#
Riker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rader on his heels. He'll look to pass Rader's guard now, I'm sure.
Riker stops Rader from standing up.
Riker lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Rader is keeping the position.
Riker throwing strikes but missing.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Rader manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Rader fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riker lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Rader jumps into guard, dragging Riker to the mat.
Riker stays in close to Rader's body and controls the position.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him. #ES#
Rader pushes Riker off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rader throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Riker tries to counter it with a takedown but Rader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rader moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Rader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker.
Riker goes for a double leg but Rader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rader continues to drive forward.
Jab, jab by Riker - just one landing.
Rader lands a right hook to the body.
Rader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Riker looks to throw the jab but Rader is out of range.
Riker fails with the takedown
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennis Rader is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riker, as that shot connected. #T1#
Rader throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Rader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rader went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rader misses with an uppercut.
Riker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rader counters with a straight right hand.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Rader lands a big uppercut and Riker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riker looks OK. Rader waves Riker back to his feet!
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Rader finish him?
Rader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Riker misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riker throws a lazy uppercut
and Rader counters with a stiff right hand.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rader scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Rader lands.
Riker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rader throws a big counter combination but Riker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Rader moves away from the strike by Riker.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rader on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dennis Rader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Rader misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Riker counters with a single leg into guard. Rader didn't expect that.

Rader is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riker misses with some punches. #TD#
Rader has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riker uses from the top position.
Rader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker. #ES#
Rader has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Riker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Rader blocks an uppercut.
Rader tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Riker smiles and moves away. #T4#
Riker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rader.#CL2#
Riker closes the distance and pushes Rader back into the cage.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet.
Rader fails to pull guard.
Riker misses with the head strike. #TD#
Rader manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riker trying to control but Rader is working from the bottom.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Rader clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Riker throws an off balance right hand
and Rader counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riker's hands.
Riker misses with a looping right.
Rader appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Riker misses the target.
It looked like Rader was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Riker.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Rader misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riker throws a good cross that connects.
Rader misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rader was well out of range. Poor timing from Riker.
Riker misses with a left hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rader throws the left hand but Riker avoids the punch easily.
Riker moves away from the strike by Rader.
Rader is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rader moves out of range as Riker strikes.
Riker dives in and grabs Rader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rader pushes down on Riker's head and hops out.#CL2#
Riker moves into the clinch.#T2#
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rader.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker working aggressively here.
Rader is trying to pull guard but Riker has him pressed against the cage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riker just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Rader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Rader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rader tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rader tries to pull guard but Riker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rader drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Rader jumps guard.
Riker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker cracks Rader with a solid left hand.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker distracts Rader with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Riker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker won't allow Rader to get back to his feet.
Riker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Riker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rader has wrist control.
Rader wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riker is controlling him.
Rader being controlled here, momentarily.
Riker is working Rader over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Rader has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Riker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rader smiles and moves away.
Rader misses with a straight right.
Riker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Riker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R5#
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riker throws a body shot but no joy.
Riker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rader finds it's way round the side to connect with Riker's head.
Riker misses with a lunging right hand
and Riker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riker throws out the jab.
Rader is looking to counter punch.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riker.#T1#
Rader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Riker looks to move away, Rader throws a big counter combo but Riker just gets out of the way.
Rader misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riker thows a huge punch but Rader dodges it nicely.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Rader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rader tries to kick Riker off but Riker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Riker lands with a punch from half guard.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riker prevents Rader from standing back up.
Rader keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rader avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riker. #T3#
Riker winds up and cracks Rader with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rader looks like he's trying to stand up.
William Riker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riker slows the pace down in half guard.
Rader is trying to stand up here but Riker is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rader throws a nice looking combination but Riker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Rader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rader scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Rader moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker slips a jab from Rader.
Riker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Riker misses with an uppercut.
Riker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rader on the side of the head.
Riker swings widly with a right hand
and Rader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Riker does it's job there.
Rader scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
A quick step to the side and Rader tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Rader!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Rader started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WNF 45: St Pat's Day Massacre
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Riker misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Riker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Santos slips a jab from Riker.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice cross by Riker.#CUT2#It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.
Riker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Santos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Riker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santos.#T1#
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santos closes the distance but Riker moves to the side #TD2#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Santos!
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Santos some visible discomfort.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Riker trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Riker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down. #ROC2#Santos is rocked!
Riker in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Santos looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Riker turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
An out of breath William Riker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drouin throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drouin!
Riker scoring with punches from side control.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drouin wants to get back to his feet but Riker drags him back down.
Drouin is letting Riker control him for a moment.
Riker lands a nice forearm strike.
Riker controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drouin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drouin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drouin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1#
Riker tries to advance to mount but Drouin denies him.
Riker cracks Drouin with a big elbow.
Drouin is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Riker is trying to get an arm triangle but Drouin is defending well.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riker wants to control but Drouin is keeping him busy. #T2#
Riker grinds an elbow into Drouin's temple.
Riker prevents Drouin from escaping the position.
Riker working the body and head with strikes.
Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riker landing a few strikes.
Riker moves into full mount!
Riker with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC2#Drouin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Riker! That's really hurt Drouin and he's turned his back - Riker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Riker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF WNF 35: Tommy vs Lucroy
Date: Jan 06, 2021

#R1#
Riker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riker somewhat.#TD#
Riker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Riker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Riker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Tupp keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.
Riker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tupp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riker.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Tupp.
Riker works over Tupp with some ground and pound from guard.
Riker 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.
Riker won't allow Tupp to sweep him here.
Riker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riker passes into half guard.
Tupp 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riker wants to control but Tupp is keeping him busy.
Tupp has hold of Riker's hands but Riker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Riker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tupp has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Riker is taking a breather. Tupp 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.
Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Riker there.
Riker prevents Tupp from standing back up.
Tupp is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riker controlling the action here.
Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tupp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tupp is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riker controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riker shoots and misses
and Tupp counters with a left to the body.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but Tupp shows good takedown defense.
Tupp unleashes a big counter combination but Riker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Riker gets caught flat footed, as Tupp shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Riker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tupp stacks Riker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tupp!
Riker is not content to let Tupp control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Riker doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Tupp counters with a head kick that drops Riker to the mat! Riker scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Riker is rocked!
Tupp throws a sloppy head kick and Riker moves out of range easily.
Riker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Riker fails to land the takedown.
Tupp throws a counter combo.
Tupp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tupp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tupp throws out a counter right but Riker avoids it with no problem.
Riker tries for a takedown but Tupp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker fails with the takedown.
Tupp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Riker shoots for a double leg takedown but Tupp sprawls well. He's pushed Riker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Tupp clinches.
Tupp gets underhooks to prevent Riker's takedown attempt.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tupp blocking some punches.
Riker misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Riker jumps guard.
Tupp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tupp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Riker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tupp passes Riker's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Riker is looking for a sweep. Tupp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Riker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Riker looking for submissions off his back.
Tupp wants to control but Riker is keeping him busy.
Tupp is thwarting Riker's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Riker actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Tupp content to control rather than advance.
Riker is trying to maintain the position but Tupp is very close to passing his half guard.
Riker gets back to full guard.
Riker trying to keep a closed guard but Tupp is proving a slippery customer.
Tupp wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Riker shoots in but Tupp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riker shoots in but no luck this time.
Riker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tupp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riker somewhat.
Tupp stuffs the takedown.
Tupp unleashes a big counter combination but Riker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Riker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tupp defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riker.
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tupp is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Tupp circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Tupp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tupp shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tupp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupp wants it to stay on the feet.
Riker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tupp counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Riker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tupp avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Tupp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Tupp instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Tupp gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tupp wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving.
Riker 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#
Riker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tupp taking some punishment here, with Riker in his half guard.
Riker prevents Tupp from improving his position.
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Riker thows a huge punch but Tupp dodges it nicely.
Riker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tupp defending well though.
Tupp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riker controlling from the top position.
Riker is in close to Tupp's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Tupp uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Tupp moves into the clinch.#T3#
Riker working aggressively here.
Tupp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Tupp breaks the clinch.
Riker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tupp as he avoids it easily.
Tupp displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riker. #TD2#
Tupp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Riker quickly recovers to half guard.
Riker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tupp is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Riker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tupp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Riker is stalling in the full guard.
Riker wants to pass the guard but Tupp is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tupp wants to stand but Riker is controlling the position.
Tupp keeping moving, preventing Riker from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Tupp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tupp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tupp!
Post fight, Jack Tupp took to the microphone: 'You will never beat me '.

Event: WCF WNF 29: Bardia vs Makino
Date: Nov 25, 2020

#R1#
Riker shoots in for a takedown but Denovan shows good takedown defense.
Denovan is looking for a counter combo.
Good shot there by Denovan.
Riker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denovan counters with a head kick.
We've been told by Denovan's head coaches at Cope's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Denovan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan is pushing Riker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Denovan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Denovan.
Riker is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the cage.
Riker misses with a punch on the inside.
Denovan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Riker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denovan to keep the fight standing.
Riker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riker goes for a takedown attempt but Denovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Riker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denovan is fending him off so far but Riker persists. Nope, Denovan circles away and we're back to standing.
Denovan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denovan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Riker drives through with a takedown into Denovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Denovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Denovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riker is aware though and is defending well.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Denovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Denovan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Riker wants to control from the top but Denovan keeps moving.
Riker throws a big elbow that misses.
Denovan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Denovan has an active guard here but Riker has managed to pass into half guard.
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. Riker connects with a nice short shot to Denovan's temple.
Riker not doing much here. #SUB2#
Riker is trying to work for a kimura but Denovan is defending well.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Riker works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Riker looking for a guillotine from mount but Denovan is having none of it.
Riker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Riker controlling his opponent.
Riker lands a big elbow. #T4#
Riker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Riker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Denovan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Riker looking to finish Denovan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Denovan!
Riker breaks from Denovan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Riker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Riker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Riker lands a big shot there that rocks Denovan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Denovan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Denovan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Riker content just to control the position here.
The referee warns Denovan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Denovan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Riker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denovan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Riker somewhat.
Riker blocks a head kick by Denovan. #TD2#
Riker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Denovan was covering up waiting for the punch and Riker finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Denovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Riker has picked Denovan up and slammed him! Denovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Riker manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan is looking to regain half guard here but Riker keeps moving and retains side control.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Denovan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Denovan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riker is putting a hurting on Denovan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riker is working Denovan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Riker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker is looking to take a break and control but Denovan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denovan wants to get back to his feet but Riker drags him back down.
Denovan trying to remain calm as Riker controls from the top position.
Riker is chipping away with strikes.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denovan some visible discomfort.
Denovan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Denovan some visible discomfort.
Riker landing strikes. #ROC2#Denovan is rocked!
Riker working the head with strikes.
Oh Denovan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riker scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Riker! That's hurt Denovan! Will he recover? Riker fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!

Event: WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker misses with a takedown
and Tupp counters with a three punch combo that has Riker backing up. Riker nods at Tupp to acknowledge the strikes.
Tupp lands a nice hook to Riker's body. Riker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Riker is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riker tries for a takedown but Tupp circles away easily#KD2#
and Tupp counters with a crisp one two that drops Riker! Tupp thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riker to his feet! Riker is in big trouble!#ROC2#Riker is rocked!#TD2#
Tupp shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Tupp slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Tupp lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jack Tupp!

Event: FFS 16: Okeechobee
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker shoots in for a takedown but Piper shows good takedown defense.
Piper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riker.
Piper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riker.
Riker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Piper cracks Riker with a good jab.
Piper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Piper throws the kick towards the body but Riker avoids it.
Riker moves out of range of the body kick from Piper.
Riker shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
Roddy Piper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Riker.
Piper stuns Riker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piper cracks Riker with an open hand slap.
Piper stuns Riker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Piper missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Riker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Piper's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Riker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Riker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Riker slips nicely into half guard.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Riker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Piper defending well though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Riker tries to pass to full mount but Piper defends it.
Piper trying to control but Riker postures up.
Piper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Riker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Piper is just riding it out for now. Riker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Riker is trying to work for a kimura but Piper is defending well.
Piper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Piper!
Roddy Piper made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Just when you think you know the questions, I change the answers. '.

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kribb Andersson (ranked 5039 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 2159 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

200 cm
18 yrs
272 lbs

190 cm
19 yrs
265 lbs

Andersson

Riker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kribb Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Riker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Riker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Riker defends well.
Riker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riker trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to keep Riker in close.

Andersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riker tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Andersson has his foot on Riker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riker works his way back into a safe position though.

Andersson working for a triangle but Riker defends it easily.
Riker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riker looking to pass the guard.

Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riker trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Riker 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riker wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Riker tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riker wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Riker looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Andersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riker wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Riker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Andersson looking for a triangle here. Riker is fighting it but it looks tight! Andersson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Riker is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kribb Andersson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Riker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Riker is very close to passing his half guard.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Riker slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Riker 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.
Riker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Riker in particular looking to stall.
Riker lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riker lands a nice short elbow.
Riker 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.
Riker controlling the action here.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Riker is controlling him
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Riker wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riker controlling the pace. #T2#
Riker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riker slows the pace down in half guard.
Riker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Smith wants to control but Riker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Riker winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith has hold of Riker's hands but Riker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Riker seems content to control.
Smith trying to control but Riker postures up.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Riker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riker controlling the action here.
Riker is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T4#
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Riker winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Riker working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riker is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riker not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Riker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Riker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Riker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Riker trying to control the pace.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Riker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith controls Riker momentarily but Riker frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Riker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riker content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Smith has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riker has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Riker looking for a takedown.
Riker looking for a takedown.
Riker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Riker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Riker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Riker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Riker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Riker throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely. #T2##ES2#
Smith kicks Riker off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to clinch there but Riker circles away.
Riker tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Riker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith stalks Riker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riker's face. Riker staggers backwards, shaken.
Riker fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Riker's guard.
Smith trying to control but Riker is working from the bottom.
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Riker is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Smith won't allow Riker to sweep him here.
Riker is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Riker on that attempt.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riker.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Riker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riker has a takedown stuffed.
William Riker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Riker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Riker defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Riker misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
William Riker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riker is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
Riker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riker is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Riker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith keeping full guard, as Riker tries to pass.
Riker is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riker is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riker stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Riker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Riker landing with the ground and pound.
Riker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Riker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Riker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Riker works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith wants to stand up but Riker is controlling him.
Riker lands a couple of elbows.
Riker landing with the ground and pound.
Riker controlling from the top position.
Riker 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Riker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Smith throws Riker to one side and escapes!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riker as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Riker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Riker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riker drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Riker!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a great job'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2020

#R1#
Three tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Three enables Riker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Three manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Riker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Riker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Riker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT2#
It looks like Test Three has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #CUT2#
Test Three's cut is getting worse.
Three is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Riker lands a huge shot from side control! Three is out cold! This one is all over!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020

#R1##TD#
Xavier scores with a takedown into Riker's guard.
Xavier won't allow Riker to sweep him here.
Riker pulls Xavier in close to prevent any damage.
Riker working a defensive guard here.
Riker 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Xavier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Xavier from controlling successfully. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Riker scores with a takedown into Xavier 's guard.
Xavier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riker trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Xavier pulls Riker in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riker works over Xavier with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Riker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Riker 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.
Riker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xavier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xavier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Riker defends easily.
Riker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xavier tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Riker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Xavier has an active guard here but Riker has managed to pass into half guard.
Riker working over Xavier with some ground and pound. Xavier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Riker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Riker lands strikes from half guard.
Riker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Riker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xavier . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Xavier with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Riker is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Xavier is hurt! He's hurt bad - Riker fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Xavier from any more punishment! Congratulations to Riker! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
Malcolm Xavier was interviewed post fight and said 'hey this why i am here to lose and win that is why i wont give up.'.

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