Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 439 - Bol Vs Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Frewin throws a lazy right hand but Ritola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frewin backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frewin throws a sloppy head kick
and Ritola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frewin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Frewin.
Ritola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritola misses with a straight left.
Frewin lands a head kick!
Frewin lands a head shot.
Ritola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frewin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ritola scrambles back to his feet.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frewin manages to avoid it.
Frewin throws a quick counter head kick but Ritola was just out of range.
Frewin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frewin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Frewin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frewin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Frewin scores with a spinning back kick!
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frewin.
Ritola throws a head kick but Frewin moves out of range.
Frewin throws a leg kick which misses Ritola's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritola tries to avoid it.
Ritola doesn't manage to clinch there - Frewin circles away.
Ritola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frewin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Ritola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frewin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Frewin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frewin blocks an uppercut.
Ritola presses Frewin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Frewin misses with some punches.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Frewin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frewin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Frewin.
Frewin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frewin lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
Frewin lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Frewin as the two fighters clinch.
Ritola looks winded!
Frewin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Frewin cracks Ritola with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frewin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frewin.
A short uppercut from Frewin. #T3#
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Frewin.
Frewin gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frewin lands a right hand.
Frewin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Frewin lands with a light punch inside.
Frewin lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Frewin drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin lands an uppercut.
Ritola is still on wobbly legs! Can Frewin finish him?
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Frewin scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head. #KD#
Frewin drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Frewin lands a big right hand! Ritola is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Frewin!
Butch Frewin tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: OFK 420 - Wright Vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gazersky connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Gazersky throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Gazersky takes a swing at Ritola's ribcage but misses.
Ritola thinks about the counter body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gazersky there.
Gazersky takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Gazersky has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Gazersky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ritola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gazersky looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Gazersky feints and as Ritola raises his hands in defense, Gazersky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gazersky postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it. #SUB#
Gazersky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Gazersky scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazersky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky scoring with some ground and pound.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gazersky 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.
Gazersky advances position into side control!
Gazersky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gazersky controls the position from side control.
Ritola is trying to control Gazersky's posture but Gazersky avoids it.
Gazersky working the body and head with strikes.
Gazersky misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Ritola is letting Gazersky control him for a moment.
Gazersky scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Gazersky misses with the ground and pound.
Gazersky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gazersky working the ground and pound.
Gazersky advances to mount.
Gazersky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gazersky dominating with strikes here.
Gazersky controlling the position easily from mount.
Ritola is bucking up trying to escape but Gazersky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Ritola tries to hold on but Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky unloads with some shots from mount but Ritola bucks and avoids them well.
Gazersky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazersky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ritola hang on?
Gazersky landing strikes from the mount and Ritola is in trouble!
Gazersky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gazersky lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#Ritola is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
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.#R2##KD#
Gazersky drops Ritola with a big left hand and mounts him. Ritola is in big trouble!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Gazersky raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ritola is still in real trouble! Can Gazersky finish him?
Gazersky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ritola is looking to escape.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ritola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gazersky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Gazersky scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ritola?
A nice elbow there by Gazersky.
Gazersky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gazersky softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Ritola is out cold! Gazersky jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
A very excited looking Marlon Gazersky 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: OFK 412 - Chambers Vs Goodman
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Ritola counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Ruttos gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Ritola stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.#CL2#
Ritola tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Ritola improves position.
Ritola lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams looks winded!#T1#
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Nice elbow from Williams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow.
Ritola tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ritola avoids it.
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.#T2#
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritola lands with a left to the head.
Ritola scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Ritola.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Williams looking to stall.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritola controls his hands. #T3#
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritola lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritola.
Ritola creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Williams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Williams drops to his knees and Ritola pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Nickels scores with a head kick. Ritola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ritola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritola wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Ritola has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch.
Nickels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ritola after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritola. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Nickels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ritola is pulling down on Nickels's head to control his posture.
Nickels trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom.
Ritola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickels.
Nickels controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ritola trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer.
Nickels tries to free his leg and advance position but Ritola is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nickels.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickels.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Ritola going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T2#
The referee asks Nickels politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nickels prefers to stall for the moment though.
Nickels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ritola to see if he's OK.
Ritola is looking for a sweep.
Ritola wants to control but Nickels postures up.
Nickels trying to control the position but Ritola is working away.
Ritola parries the strikes from Nickels easily there. Nickels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ritola to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ritola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickels wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickels taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU2#
Nickels decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Nickels drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Nickels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Nickels stands and steps away. Ritola gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nickels dives in and scores a takedown into Ritola's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nickels tries to land a body kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Ritola lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2#
Nickels drives through with a takedown into Ritola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ritola is keeping the position for now.
Ritola pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
Nickels controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Nickels is continuing to stall.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving.
Nickels looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ritola stuffs the takedown.
Ritola quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Nickels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ritola sprawls well initially but Nickels persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2#
Ritola is trying to control but can't.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels trying to control from half guard but Ritola is working away.
Ritola controlling the position well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Nickels controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ritola pinned against the cage. Ritola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Nickels closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nickels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ritola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nickels tries to score a body lock takedown but Ritola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ritola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nickels.
Nickels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ritola is defending well.
Ritola lands with a left to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Nickels.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nickels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels's cut.
That's time! Ritola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Ritola.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Nickels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nickels misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Ritola counters with a nice right hand that sends Nickels toppling to the canvas! Nickels scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritola finish him?!#ROC#Nickels is rocked!
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Nickels is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ritola.
Ritola pushes Nickels against the cage. Ritola is working some dirty boxing. Ritola pushes off with a quick right hook! Nickels goes down! Nickels tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ritola moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 399 - Wright Vs Edmonds
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Ritola throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ritola keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama is really struggling to control Ritola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lama postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama distracts Ritola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lama seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ritola for as long as he can get away with.
Lama trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ritola tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lama closes the distance and clinches up with Ritola, looking for a takedown. Lama pushes Ritola against the cage but Ritola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Lama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lama advances to half guard.
Lama thows a huge punch but Ritola dodges it nicely.
Ritola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Lama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lama seems to be working for a kimura but Ritola defends the submission attempt.
Lama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Lama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ritola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ritola wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well. #SUB#
Lama is looking for a kimura but Ritola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lama to get the leverage.
Lama controlling the action here.
Lama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritola defending well though. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lama wants to control but Ritola is keeping him busy.
Lama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Lama.
Lama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lama stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lama trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lama 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.
Ritola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama is working hard here to advance position.
Lama postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama landing with the ground and pound.
Lama throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely. #T1#
Lama with a nice head shot there.
Lama looking to sit in guard and control but Ritola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Lama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ritola gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #ES#
Lama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lama has Ritola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ritola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Lama throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Lama takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Lama's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritola lands with a right to the head.
Ritola lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ritola.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ritola.
Tommi Ritola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ritola.
Ritola presses Lama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ritola working Lama over with knees to the body.
Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Ritola pushes Lama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Ritola gets through Lama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ritola.
Lama tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Ritola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritola. #T4#
Ritola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamas head.
Ritola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ritola.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ritola - that landed with a thud.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritola scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritola digs a right hand underneath Lama's ribcage. Lama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ritola scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Ritola on the inside.
Ritola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Ritola as Lama shoots in.
Lama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ritola but Ritola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Lama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ritola can pounce on him.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ritola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ritola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
No joy there for Lama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritola connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Ritola closes the distance and clinches.
Lama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ritola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lama throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Lama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritola's waist but Ritola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lama off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Ritola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Lama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritola's waist but Ritola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lama off to one side.
Lama throws a solid leg kick but Ritola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lama.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ritola. Lama shrugs it off though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritola.
Good leg kick by Ritola.
Tommi Ritola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Ritola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritola has Lama pressed against the cage, preventing Lama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Lama has clasped his hands together around Ritola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Lama tries for a kimura but Ritola is defending well.
Lama postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ritola is trying to get back to half guard.
Lama throws a strike aimed at the side of Ritola's head but Ritola avoids it well.
Ritola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lama advances to mount.
Lama throwing strikes but Ritola uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ritola is staying active underneath Lama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lama 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.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB#
Lama wants to work for an arm triangle but Ritola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lama is trying to control the action in half guard but Ritola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Ritola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Lama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T4#
Ritola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lama.
Lama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ritola is looking to escape.
Ritola manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lama wants to take a breather but Ritola is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommi Ritola.
I think Ritola 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Ritola takes one to the side of the head.
Nickels throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Nickels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.
Nickels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritola as he jumps to the side.
Ritola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nickels throws a shot to the body.
Nickels scores with a one two! Ritola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ritola lands with a right hand.
Ritola slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickels, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickels throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ritola as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Nickels rushes Ritola and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ritola throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Ritola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickels.
Ritola lands a jab.
Ritola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nickels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ritola counters with a good low kick that Nickels was not able to check.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels looks winded!#T2#
Nickels walks straight into a right hand from Ritola - that's dropped him! Ritola jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nickels from any more punishment! Nickels complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ritola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritola scores with a push kick.
Sparr jabs at Ritola's body.
Ritola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr cracks a nice hook into Ritola's ribs.
Ritola defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ritola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparr. That snapped Ritola's head back.
Sparr scores with a hook.#T1#
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Ritola with an uppercut!
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
Ritola looks to throw a body kick
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritola.
A lazy left from Sparr finds it's target.
Sparr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Ritola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparr throws a jab when Ritola was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ritola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice body punch from Sparr.
Ritola stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparr throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with a right hand to the body.
Sparr throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr with a hook.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritola throws a low kick but Sparr avoids it.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Sparr. #T3#
Ritola slips a straight right by Sparr.
Sparr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Ritola counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparr! Ritola thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparr to his feet! Sparr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Ritola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparr is able to avoid easily.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Ritola avoids it well and moves away.
Ritola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparr rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.#T4#
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sparr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Ritola.
Ritola defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola throws a head kick but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
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 Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Sparr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ritola defends well and Sparr ends up having to push Ritola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ritola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparr is trying to drag Ritola to the mat but Ritola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ritola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Sparr.
Ritola can't find room to land a body shot as Sparr controls the action.
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Sparr avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sparr can't find room to land a body shot as Ritola controls the action.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sparr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Sparr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparr avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Sparr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritola has wrist control.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ritola keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Sparr has an Americana. Ritola didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sparr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sparr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr retains his heavyweight title!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Williams misses with a low kick as Ritola jumps back.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Ritola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritola throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ritola avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ritola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ritola sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritola avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams digs a right hand into Ritola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritola's gas tank.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritola is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow. #T1#
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ritola.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Williams prevents a body shot from Ritola.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Ritola shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams trying to stall but Ritola improves his position. #T3#
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritola is defending well for now.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams blocks a body shot from Ritola.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Ritola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
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 Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Williams tenderised Ritola's leg. Ritola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Ritola counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ritola is avoiding it.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritola fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lunges at Ritola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ritola's hand.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Ritola pushes him off.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1##CL2#
Williams rushes Ritola and presses him up against the cage.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ritola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Williams.
Ritola tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ritola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Ritola letting Williams take a breather here.#T2#
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tommi Ritola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritola's defenses.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams tries to work over Ritola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Williams tries to tie him up.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Tommi Ritola's cut is getting worse.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Ritola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
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 Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Ritola takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritola scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams has Ritola pushed against the cage.#T1#
Ritola lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Ritola blocks it.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Ritola.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Ritola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola looking to stall. #T2#
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritola wants to stall.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Ritola tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to stall but Ritola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Williams tries to work over Ritola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Knees to the body from Williams.
Ritola misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Ritola avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams lands an elbow just above Ritola 's eye.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Ritola in his tracks for a moment.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Tommi Ritola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams tries a body shot but Ritola blocks it.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritola controls his hands.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams wants to stall.
Billy Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 Tommi Ritola.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Ritola misses with a straight right.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Ritola in the body.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Ritola misses.
Ritola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Ritola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritola lands with a cross. #T1#
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mircea avoids it.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritola misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea flicks out a counter leg kick but Ritola steps away.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola looks for the body kick but Mircea saw that one coming. #T2#
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Ritola should have avoided that one.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mircea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Mircea 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.
Ritola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea misses with a left hand #KD#
and Ritola counters with a head kick that drops Mircea to the mat! Mircea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
Ritola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ritola misses its target.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there
and Ritola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritola.
Mircea moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Mircea misses with a body kick.
Ritola works the jab nicely.#T4#
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mircea scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea cracks Ritola with an open hand slap.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throws out a leg kick but Mircea moves out of range and Ritola only half commits.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Mircea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Ritola.
Nice shot by Mircea.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritola misses with a body kick.
Mircea lands a head kick. Ritola smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD#
Ritola lands a big head kick that sends Mircea tumbling to the mat! Ritola takes a step backwards and waves Mircea back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Mircea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Mircea is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Mircea leaves his chin hanging out and Ritola seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mircea crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 366- Garrincha Vs Brychczy
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Lama swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ritola.
Lama misses with a low kick.
Lama motions for Ritola to come forward. Lama throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ritola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ritola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It appears Ritola was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ritola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ritola wants it to stay on the feet.
Lama connects with the punch.
Ritola cracks Lama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lama scores with a one two! Ritola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Ritola rushes Lama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lama looking for a takedown.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balal Lama.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lama can't get the takedown.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ritola.
A short right from Ritola on the inside.
Lama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ritola after a bit of a struggle.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Lama's ribcage.
Lama looks winded!#T1#
Knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritola leaning against his opponent.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
Ritola stalls.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
Ritola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Ritola.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Lama's head.
Ritola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamas head.
Lama is trying to break free.
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Lama's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ritola.
A short right from Ritola.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ritola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Lama's ribcage.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ritola on the inside.
Lama is trying to maintain a safe position but Ritola gets an underhook and turns Lama into the cage.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ritola.
Ritola gets through Lama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritola working Lama over with knees to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
A short left from Ritola.
A right hand to the body from Ritola.
Ritola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Lama is trying to push Ritola away but Ritola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritola lands a hook that snaps the head of Lama backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ritola.
Ritola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamas head.
Ritola lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Ritola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lamas head.
Ritola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lama backwards. #ROC#Lama is rocked!
Lama tries to score a body lock takedown but Ritola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola gets through Lama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lama is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
A short right from Ritola on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ritola.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola gets through Lama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Lama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ritola prevents it.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
Lama seems to have recovered his senses.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola pushes Lama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ritola digs a right hand into Lama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lama's gas tank.
A short right from Ritola on the inside.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola working Lama over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ritola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike.
Ritola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD#
Ritola sends Lama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ritola is motioning to the referee to let Lama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lama throws a body shot but no joy.
Lama throws a head kick that misses.
Ritola is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lama misses with a wild combination.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lama can do to turn this around?
Ritola scores with a head kick. Lama tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lama leaves his chin hanging out and Ritola seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 359 - Biden Vs Craven
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Mircea misses with a takedown
and Ritola counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ritola sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mircea somewhat.
Mircea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ritola.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
And Ritola responds with a good body kick, but Mircea manages to step out the way in time.
Mircea scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mircea takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ritola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mircea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ritola wants to clinch.
Mircea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mircea avoids a kick to the body.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritola tries to clinch but Mircea moves out of range. #T2#
Mircea slips under a jab.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
Ritola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea shoots in for a takedown but Ritola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea feints a jab promting Ritola to slip. Mircea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ritola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ritola throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily. #T3#
Mircea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses
and Mircea counters with a solid body kick.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Mircea blocks a jab.
Ritola 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.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Mircea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mircea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Mircea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea lands a head kick!
Ritola has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mircea or perhaps it was just good defense by Ritola, which made it look bad.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Mircea thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ritola misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Ritola tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea connects with a high kick.
Mircea misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritola has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ritola thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with a two punch combo.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Mircea is looking to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch.
Mircea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritola is fending him off so far but Mircea persists. Nope, Ritola circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mircea. #T1#
Ritola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Mircea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ritola.
Tommi Ritola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ritola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ritola stuffs the takedown attempt from Mircea. Mircea gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandru Mircea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Mircea gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ritola counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Mircea! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Ritola!
Alexandru Mircea spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 352 - Johnson Vs Gomez
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mueller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mueller trying to pass the guard but Ritola defending well.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller 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.
Mueller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ritola defending well though.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritola's head.
Ritola keeping control of the position.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mueller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ritola's head.
Mueller is thwarting Ritola's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Mueller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mueller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mueller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mueller throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Mueller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mueller throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Ritola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ritola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Mueller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mueller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mueller wants to pass the guard but Ritola is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ritola to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller preventing the sweep.
Mueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mueller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mueller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ritola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Ritola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Ritola!#REVB#
Mueller pulls Ritola in close to prevent any damage.
Mueller looking for a sweep. Not yet Mueller, not yet.
Mueller is controlling Ritola's posture.
Mueller 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.
Mueller is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ritola stopping the sweep attempt from Mueller.
Mueller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mueller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mueller is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritola wants to sweep here but Mueller controlling him for the moment.
Ritola has momentary wrist control but Mueller slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marwin Mueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Mueller feints and as Ritola raises his hands in defense, Mueller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mueller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mueller throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Mueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller cracks Ritola with a solid left hand.
Ritola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mueller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Mueller cracks Ritola with a solid left hand.
Mueller throws a big right hand that misses.
Mueller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mueller stands up over Ritola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mueller postures up in Ritola's guard and throws a big left but Ritola blocks it.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mueller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marwin Mueller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mueller distracts Ritola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mueller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing.
Mueller stands up over Ritola, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritola controls Mueller momentarily but Mueller frees himself.
Mueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Mueller is in close to Ritola's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mueller.
Mueller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mueller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mueller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Mueller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mueller is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritola has wrist control.#T4#
Mueller postures up and lands a big shot to Ritola's brow.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mueller with a nice head shot there.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mueller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritola keeping full guard, as Mueller tries to pass.
Mueller throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
Mueller is working Ritola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller postures up and lands a big shot to Ritola's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marwin Mueller dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Mueller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola blocks a jab.#TD#
Mueller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ritola looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mueller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mueller misses with the ground and pound.
Mueller misses with the ground and pound.
Mueller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ritola regains half guard, as Mueller was trying to land strikes.
Ritola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mueller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ritola to regain full guard. #T1#
Mueller chips away with some ground and pound.
Mueller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritola works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ritola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mueller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mueller throws an elbow that misses. Ritola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mueller's guard. Nice move by Ritola!#REVB#
Mueller wants to sweep here but Ritola controlling him for the moment.
Mueller is working hard here to advance position.
Mueller 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#
Mueller working over Ritola with some ground and pound. Ritola looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Mueller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mueller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ritola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mueller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mueller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Mueller there.
Mueller working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mueller lands a nice short elbow.
Ritola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mueller scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
Mueller lands a big elbow - Ritola is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mueller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
In his post fight interview, Marwin Mueller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Ritola scoring well with a low kick there.
Ritola checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Ritola - just one landing. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Ritola moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritola. Ritola obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ritola counters with a body kick.
Ritola with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.#T1#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ritola! But no joy.
Williams lands with a hook. Ritola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Ritola sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Ritola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Ritola's head back.
Ritola throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams misses with the combination. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Ritola counters with a leg kick.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ritola at a distance.
Ritola throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola misses with a body kick.
Williams explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ritola looks winded!
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ritola in his tracks.
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritola's hands.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Ritola seems unphased.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Williams.
And Ritola responds with a good body kick, but Williams manages to step out the way in time.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ritola under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritola off the cage and back into 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!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams checks a low kick from Ritola.#T4#
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Ritola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Ritola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ritola throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams scores with the left hand. Ritola knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritola - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritola. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ritola. Williams shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ritola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Billy Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Billy Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Ritola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams takes a swing at Ritola's ribcage but misses.
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ritola. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to land a combination. Ritola sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritola is looking to score with low kicks.
Ritola looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ritola avoids them all with ease.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ritola misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola misses with a head kick.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritola.
Ritola throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ritola.
Ritola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritola misses the target.
Williams staying out of range there.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ritola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Ritola slips the punch.#T3#
Williams lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams lands with a straight right. Ritola didn't see that one coming.
Ritola doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Ritola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritola lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Ritola off balance momentarily.
Ritola has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ritola tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ritola.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ritola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ritola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola misses with a straight left.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams blocks the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Ritola's head.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritola slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Ritola misses its intended target.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ritola momentarily.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Ritola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Ritola.
Ritola throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Ritola motions for Williams to come forward. Ritola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritola's sensitive parts.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Ritola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams tests Ritola's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Ritola.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Ritola down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Ritola back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
Williams fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ritola square on the jaw! Damn, Ritola is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: OFK 334 - Epolito Vs Stardust
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Lama. Those never looked like landing.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritola throws a body punch but Lama moves out of range. #TD#
Lama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ritola quickly recovers to half guard.
Lama stalling.
Ritola is looking to improve his position.
Lama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ritola is refusing to be controlled, as Lama sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lama is trying to work for a kimura but Ritola is defending well.
Lama slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lama tries to pass to full mount but Ritola defends it.
Lama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritola is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lama scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lama is nestled in close to Ritola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ritola taking some punishment here, with Lama in his half guard. #T2#
Lama scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ritola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lama content to control rather than advance.
Lama trying to mount his opponent but Ritola defends it.
Lama passes to side control. #SUB#
Lama is trying to get an arm triangle but Ritola is defending well. #SUB#
Lama is trying to get an arm triangle but Ritola is defending well.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritola keeps working. #T3#
Ritola seems a little lost for a moment, as Lama dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Lama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lama working the ground and pound but Ritola is defending the strikes.
Lama throws an elbow but Ritola slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lama wants to control but Ritola is keeping him busy.
Lama cracks Ritola with a big right hand but Ritola just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Lama takes a little break here. Ritola wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ritola dodges the ground and pound from Lama.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritola keeps working.
Ritola prevents Lama from improving position. #SUB#
Lama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ritola, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Lama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ritola, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lama controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A head kick misses from Lama.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Lama scores with a nice strike.
Ritola throws a leg kick which misses Lama's front leg but catches the back leg as Lama tries to avoid it.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ritola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lama if he has to take too many more of those.
Ritola blocks a jab.#TD#
Lama shoots in and gets a takedown into Ritola's guard.
Lama throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritola keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Lama has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ritola is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lama yanks on the arm and Ritola is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lama.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balal Lama!
Balal Lama gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 327 - Kim Vs Epolito
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Nickels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nickels misses the shot to the body.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Nickels circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Ritola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ritola.#CUT#It looks like Jimmy Nickels has been cut.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nickels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nickels wants to control but Ritola is keeping him busy.
Ritola avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nickels. #SUB2#
Nickels is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ritola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Nickels is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ritola has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU2#
Nickels decides to stand back up.
Ritola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickels shoots for a takedown but Ritola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ritola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nickels manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nickels takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Nickels finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Nickels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
Nickels gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nickels trying to mount his opponent but Ritola defends it.
Ritola wants to get back to full guard.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Ritola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ritola is holding on to half guard well.#T3##SU2#
Nickels stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ritola enables Nickels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ritola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Nickels gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ritola is looking to land body kicks.
Nickels fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ritola avoids it really well and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.
Ritola swings for the body but Nickels moves out of range.
Nickels throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Nickels moves into the clinch successfully.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickels avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Nickels just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather. #BC2#
Nickels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickels throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Nickels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritola swivels and escapes.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Nickels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickels looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Ritola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickels doesn't seem phased though.
A good leg kick by Ritola.
Ritola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ritola is fending him off so far but Nickels persists. Nope, Ritola circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritola looks for the body kick but Nickels saw that one coming.
Tommi Ritola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ritola's guard.
Ritola has his hands on Nickels's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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#
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritola throws a jab but it's blocked by Nickels.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ritola manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickels controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ritola is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels trying to control but Ritola is working from the bottom. #T1#
Nickels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickels is continuing to stall.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickels with a nice head shot there.
Nickels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickels tries to move into range but Ritola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Nickels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ritola!#SUB2#
Nickels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU2#
Nickels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Ritola gets caught napping as Nickels dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickels throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Nickels looking to pass the guard.
Nickels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Nickels stands up from Ritola's guard - Nickels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ritola lands a head kick. Nickels smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ritola scores with a hook to the body. Nickels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritola lands a front kick.
Nickels is breathing heavily.
Ritola throws a solid leg kick but Nickels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ritola.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Nickels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickels goes for a double leg but Ritola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritola continues to drive forward.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ritola lands a leg kick that knocks Nickels off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
Nickels avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Nickels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ritola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of 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 Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nickels'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#
Nickels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ritola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Nickels fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ritola, pushing him back against the cage.
Nickels can't get the takedown.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickels is defending well for now.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nickels.
Nickels is trying to drag Ritola to the mat but Ritola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickels backwards.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nickels is defending well for now.
Nickels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickels can't get the takedown.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nickels.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nickels managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Nickels avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Nickels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ritola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Ritola lands a good knee to the midsection. Nickels won't want to take too many of those.
Ritola working Nickels over with knees to the body.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Nickels avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Nickels blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Nickels goes for a takedown attempt but Ritola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nickels takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ritola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ritola throws a sloppy head kick and Nickels moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nickels crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritola - the referee stops the clock and Nickels gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritola. Nickels manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Ritola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickels.
Ritola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickels 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.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickels avoids a kick to the body.
You can see that Nickels has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A big left from Ritola misses.
Nickels avoids a kick to the body.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nickels wants to counter with a clinch but Ritola pushes him away.
Nickels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritola manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Ritola gets caught flat footed, as Nickels shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nickels wants to control from the top but Ritola keeps moving. #T3#
Ritola trying to keep a closed guard but Nickels is proving a slippery customer.
Nickels throws a strike but Ritola rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nickels is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nickels performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nickels trying to control the action but Ritola is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels trying to mount his opponent but Ritola defends it. #SUB2#
Ritola makes his way to full guard, as Nickels worked for a kimura.
Nickels controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ritola 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: OFK 320 - Garrincha Vs Craven
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Ritola stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazepin. Mazepin gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ritola tries to sprawl but Mazepin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ritola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mazepin winds up and cracks Ritola with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ritola keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin working the head and body with strikes.
Mazepin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mazepin throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ritola keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritola has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazepin is working away from the top position though.
Ritola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mazepin on the ground.
Mazepin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Mazepin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ritola sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mazepin wants to work for an arm triangle but Ritola is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazepin lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a kimura but Ritola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mazepin to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Ritola is defending against the submission attempts here by Mazepin.
Mazepin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Mazepin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mazepin working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ritola defends it well. #SUB2#
Mazepin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ritola tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mazepin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Mazepin!
Fedor Mazepin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Jameison goes for a double leg but Ritola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ritola continues to drive forward.
Jameison avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Ritola swings for the body but Jameison moves out of range.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Jameison closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.
Jameison avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Jameison avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Jameison wants a takedown.
Jameison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola stops a takedown attempt from Jameison.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameison.
Jameison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameison. #TD2#
Jameison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jameison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jameison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ritola is now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ritola in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Jameison is trying to control but Ritola passes into side control!
Jameison looking for a sweep but Ritola has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jameison reaches up to try and control the position but Ritola seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jameison rolls and tries to escape and now Ritola has his back!
I would not like to be Jameison right now. #T2#
Jameison wants to get back to his feet.
Jameison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jameison trying to control the hands but Ritola won't let him.
Jameison tries to escape the position. #T3#
Ritola controls the action.
Jameison can't escape the position.
Ritola is not going to allow Jameison to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ritola keeps control of the position as Jameison tries to break free.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ritola controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameison just trying to survive but Ritola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ritola has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jameison's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jameison is trying to get back to his feet but Ritola has full control of the position and if anything, Jameison has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola 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##CL2#
Jameison forces Ritola back against the cage and clinches.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameison avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jameison.
Jameison managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Jameison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Jameison tries to score a body lock takedown but Ritola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jameison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ritola is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameison avoids it.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Jameison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameison avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison lands a damaging elbow.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameison avoids it.
Jameison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ritola to keep the fight standing.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Jameison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jameison has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jameison can turn it around.
Jameison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jameison avoids it.#T1#
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Jameison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameison avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Jameison pulls guard successfully.
Jameison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ritola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jameison wants to stand but Ritola is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jameison can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Jameison wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ritola is now in half guard.
Jameison is looking to get back to is feet but Ritola passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jameison is trying to work for a sweep but Ritola has mounted him!
Ritola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jameison looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Jameison rolls, trying to escape but Ritola keeps control of the position.
Ritola biding his time, controlling Jameison.
Jameison is defending well here and trying to improve his 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.
Ritola gets his hands free as Jameison looks to control.
Ritola controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ritola has the hooks in. Jameison is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Jameison has managed to clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameison is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Jameison avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jameison is defending well for now.#TD2#
Jameison gets control of Ritola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jameison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jameison wants to improve his position but instead Ritola has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ritola in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison wants to get back to full guard but Ritola has mounted him!
Ritola controlling his opponent. #T1#
Jameison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ritola is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ritola is not going to allow Jameison to sit and survive in this position.
Jameison is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ritola. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jameison wants to control his opponent's hands but Ritola gets his hands free.
Ritola biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Jameison's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jameison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ritola really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jameison.#T3#
Jameison tries to escape the position.
Jameison just trying to survive but Ritola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritola has good solid back control here.
Tommi Ritola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameison tries to break free. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jameison keeps trying to improve his position.
Jameison trying to control the hands but Ritola breaks the grip.
Ritola really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jameison.
Jameison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
DaJones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Stipe DaJones has been cut.
DaJones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ritola cracks DaJones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ritola slips under a jab.
Ritola is looking to counter punch.
Ritola feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! DaJones collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommi Ritola!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023

#R1#
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick
and Ritola counters with a low kick, right behind Pudzianowski 's knee.
Ritola jabs Pudzianowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola checks a low kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski takes one to the chin there.
Pudzianowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Ritola counters with a head kick that drops Pudzianowski to the mat! Pudzianowski scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
A nice leg kick from Ritola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pudzianowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#Pudzianowski is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Ritola engages and cracks Pudzianowski with a massive lead left hook - Pudzianowski tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Ritola is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Ritola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid. #TD#
Kid scores with a takedown into Ritola's guard.
Kid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ritola's guard.
Kid wants to free his trapped foot but Ritola is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ritola sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ritola is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jah Kid!
A very excited looking Jah Kid 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Ritola misses.
Knudsvig takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like TorbjÃ¸rn Knudsvig has been cut.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knudsvig throwing a counter right hand but Ritola manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knudsvig getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ritola throws the kick towards the body but Knudsvig avoids it.
Knudsvig wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses.
Knudsvig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ritola throws a shot to the body.
Ritola tries to land a body kick
and Knudsvig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Knudsvig misses the target.
Knudsvig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Ritola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from Knudsvig finds it's target.
Ritola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knudsvig counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Knudsvig's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ritola misses with a hook
and Knudsvig counters with a straight right hand.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Knudsvig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knudsvig misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Ritola.
Ritola misses with a left hand #CL#
and Knudsvig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Knudsvig avoids the damage to the body.
Knudsvig lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritola or not.
Knudsvig scores a nice knee to the body.
Ritola looks winded!
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig crunches a lovely knee into Ritola's ribcage.
Knudsvig lands a knee to the body.
Knudsvig lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands a nice knee to the body.
Knudsvig is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Good body shot from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig digs a right hand underneath Ritola's ribcage. Ritola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig working Ritola over with knees to the body.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Knudsvig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Knudsvig lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knudsvig lands an elbow that stopped Ritola in his tracks for a moment.
Knudsvig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knudsvig landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Knudsvig.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Knudsvig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knudsvig is defending well for now.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knudsvig managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Knudsvig lands a right hand.
Knudsvig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knudsvig lands a damaging elbow.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knudsvig.
Knudsvig utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knudsvig putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Knudsvig.
Knudsvig landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knudsvig unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short uppercut from Knudsvig.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

TorbjÃ¸rn Knudsvig 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##KD#
Knudsvig lands a left and a right that send Ritola crashing to the mat, dazed. Knudsvig thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ritola throws an off balance right hand
and Knudsvig counters with a huge right that knocks Ritola out cold! Knudsvig is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). TorbjÃ¸rn Knudsvig!
A very excited looking TorbjÃ¸rn Knudsvig 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: TD 20
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woerner moves away.
Gigi Woerner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Ritola rushes Woerner and presses him up against the cage.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Woerner.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Ritola takes a knee to the side of the body.
Woerner misses with some punches.
Ritola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Woerner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Woerner.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola. #T1#
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Woerner.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A short uppercut from Woerner.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses.
Woerner is working Ritola over against the cage.
Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Woerner.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head.
Woerner just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather.
Woerner gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Woerner.
Woerner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritola or not.
Woerner lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Woerner.
Woerner is leaning against Ritola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Woerner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritolas head.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woerner lands a nice uppercut.
Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Woerner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner.
A short right from Woerner on the inside.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woerner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Woerner on the inside.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Woerner. #T3#
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Woerner.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Woerner lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short left from Woerner.
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Woerner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Woerner lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner.
Woerner landing knees to the body.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner. #T4#
Woerner lands a left hand.
Woerner connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
A short right from Woerner. #ROC2#Ritola is rocked!#KD2#
Woerner drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Ritola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woerner.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Woerner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Woerner dips a shoulder and cracks Ritola with a mighty uppercut! Ritola falls back against the cage and Woerner unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ritola is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Woerner screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
An out of breath Gigi Woerner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TD 16
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Ritola lands a nice looking body kick.
Jenkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Jenkins moved away.
Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
Jenkins takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ritola slips a straight right by Jenkins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Ritola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Ritola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well.
Jenkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ritola finds it's way round the side to connect with Jenkins's head. #CUT2#Tommy Jenkins's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
Jenkins throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ritola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD2#
Ritola drops Jenkins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jenkins looks back up at him and smiles so Ritola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Jenkins is rocked!
Ritola cracks Jenkins with a left hook right on the temple and Jenkins goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Ritola lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Jenkins is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Moore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moore tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Moore avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Ritola is controlling the position.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Ritola missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Moore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SU#
Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Moore dives in and grabs Ritola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ritola pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Ritola gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
Ritola looking to control. #SU#
Moore stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Ritola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ritola defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore is looking to clinch but Ritola is avoiding it. #TD#
Moore closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ritola's guard.
Ritola has his hands on Moore's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Ritola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moore.
Ritola wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Moore is now in half guard.
Ritola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore throwing shots but Ritola is blocking nicely. #SU#
Moore stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Ritola lands a head kick. Moore smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Braden Moore has been cut.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ritola swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Ritola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Moore gets the takedown into side control.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ritola keeps working.
Ritola tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Ritola can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Moore content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moore throws an elbow but Ritola slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ritola is trying to control Moore's posture but Moore avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Braden Moore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritola connects with a jab.#TD#
Ritola gets caught napping as Moore dives in and scores a takedown. Ritola manages to retain guard.
Moore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ritola looking to control but Moore passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well. #T1#
Moore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritola wants to get back to full guard but Moore has mounted him!
Moore misses with a head shot.
Moore controlling his opponent.
Ritola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Moore is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ritola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Moore looking to ground and pound but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Ritola is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Moore working for a guillotine from mount but Ritola is in no mood to give up.
Moore throws some wild stikes that Ritola manages to avoid easily.
Moore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore throws some wild stikes that Ritola manages to avoid easily. #T4#
Moore thowing shots but they're missing.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ritola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moore.
Moore controlling from mount.
Moore 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ritola for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braden Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ritola chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moore is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ritola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ritola fakes the leg kick and cracks Moore in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ritola lands with a nice body kick.
Moore takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Ritola moves into the clinch.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
Knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola lands a knee to the body.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Moore avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Tommi Ritola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola lands a good knee to the midsection. Moore won't want to take too many of those.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola is trying to stall.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Moore avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards. #T3#
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Moore tries to pull guard but Ritola holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Ritola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ritola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Knees to the body from Ritola.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moore tries to pull guard but Ritola holds him up against the cage and eventually Moore drops back down to his feet.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moore lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola working Moore over with knees to the body.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ritola crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Braden Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommi Ritola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: TD 10
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Woerner lands a right hook to the body.
Ritola thuds his shin into the meat of Woerner's side.#CL#
Ritola gets a clinch.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Woerner misses with some punches.
Ritola blocking some punches.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woerner backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritola.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Woerner tries to tie him up.
Ritola blocking some punches. #T1#
Woerner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola working Woerner over with knees to the body.
Woerner looking to throw knees to the head but Ritola is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Woerner.
Woerner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Woerner stalling.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside.
Woerner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside.
Woerner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Woerner misses with some punches.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Woerner tries to tie him up.
Woerner working aggressively here. #T3#
Woerner blocking some punches.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola blocking some punches.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woerner lands a nice uppercut.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Woerner working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Woerner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Woerner. #T4#
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Woerner obliges.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Woerner trying to control the position but instead, Ritola has worked for underhooks and has pushed Woerner into the ropes.
Woerner with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike.
Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woerner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gigi Woerner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola'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#
Ritola lands a glancing blow to the side of Woerner's head.
Woerner blocks a head kick by Ritola.
Ritola catches Woerner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Woerner. That's going to slow Ritola down.
Ritola throws a hook but Woerner blocks it.
Woerner wants to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch position.
Ritola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woerner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ritola if he has to take too many more of those.
Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Ritola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ritola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woerner slips under a jab from Ritola.
Woerner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woerner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woerner throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Woerner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woerner throws a chopping leg kick but Ritola manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Woerner scores with a shot to the body.
Ritola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woerner lands a slapping body shot.
Woerner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woerner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woerner wants to slow Ritola down by chopping away at his legs.
Woerner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Woerner scores with a hook to the body. Ritola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Woerner throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola throws a jab when Woerner was well out of range.#T2#
Woerner cracks a nice hook into Ritola's ribs.#CL2#
Woerner moves into the clinch successfully.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Woerner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gigi Woerner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Woerner.
Woerner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Woerner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Woerner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Woerner fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woerner.
Woerner blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Woerner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woerner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Woerner throws a head punch that misses.
Woerner putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ritola in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Woerner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Woerner slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner.
Woerner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Woerner.
A short right from Woerner on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woerner taking a breather.
Woerner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Woerner lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner misses with some punches.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Woerner lands with a left to the head.
Woerner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Woerner scores with a shoulder strike.
Woerner working aggressively here.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Woerner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola being controlled against the ropes.
Woerner lands with a right to the head.
Woerner lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gigi Woerner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Woerner scores with a hook to the body. Ritola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ritola, as that shot connected.
Woerner misses with an uppercut. Ritola saw that one coming.
Woerner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Woerner lands with a nice body kick.
Woerner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ritola rather than just go for the knockout.
Woerner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ritola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Woerner.
Woerner lands with a shot to the body.
Ritola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gigi Woerner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woerner scores with the left hand. Ritola knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woerner lands a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Woerner has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woerner lands with a right to the head.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Woerner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Woerner.
Woerner misses with the head strike.
Woerner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritola's face.
Woerner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Woerner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
Woerner crunches a lovely knee into Ritola's ribcage.
Woerner landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woerner.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Woerner lands a knee to the body.
Woerner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Woerner.
Woerner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Woerner.
Woerner lands a shoulder strike.
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Woerner looking to stall.
A short right from Woerner.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woerner is defending well for now.
Woerner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Woerner pushes Ritola back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Woerner effectively controlling the action here.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woerner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woerner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woerner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woerner lands with a light punch inside.
Woerner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ritola avoids it.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woerner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ritola.
Ritola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Woerner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woerner taking a breather.
Woerner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritola.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Woerner misses with a punch on the inside.
Woerner has a couple of punches blocked by Ritola.
Woerner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Woerner avoids the damage to the body.
Woerner with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woerner managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A short left from Woerner.
Woerner lands a right hand.
Woerner avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Woerner.
Woerner swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola blocks an uppercut.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Woerner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Woerner avoids it.
Woerner gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gigi Woerner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woerner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gigi Woerner!
Our winner, Gigi Woerner, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudzianowski is just out of range.
Ritola moves out of range of the leg kick from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Ritola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pudzianowski misses with a low kick.
Pudzianowski tries to score with a low kick but Ritola moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pudzianowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Pudzianowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pudzianowski moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Pudzianowski throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pudzianowski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritola - the referee stops the clock and Pudzianowski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritola. Pudzianowski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Ritola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Pudzianowski is just out of range.
Pudzianowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritola. Ritola obviously looking to wear him down.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Ritola lands a big head kick that sends Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat! Ritola takes a step backwards and waves Pudzianowski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski throws out a leg kick but Ritola moves out of range and Pudzianowski only half commits. #KD#
Ritola sends Pudzianowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ritola is motioning to the referee to let Pudzianowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pudzianowski is rocked!
Ritola throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
And Pudzianowski tries to counter it with a takedown but Ritola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ritola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Ritola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ritola counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Ritola throws a front kick that sends Wahwah stumbling back into the cage.
Wahwah throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wahwah pushes Ritola away with a front kick.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Wahwah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wahwah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritola cracks Wahwah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ritola is looking to slow Wahwah down with leg kicks.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ritola counters with a body kick.
Ritola looks to land a left hand but Wahwah moved out of range nicely.
Wahwah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ritola just manages to avoid it.
Wahwah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ritola on the side of the head.
Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wahwah looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
Wahwah misses with a straight left.
Ritola throws an overhand right that lands on Wahwah's shoulder, as Wahwah tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahwah misses the target.
Wahwah moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRitola.#T1#
Wahwah throws a hook but Ritola avoids it easily.
Ritola throws out a counter right but Wahwah avoids it with no problem.
Wahwah throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand.
Wahwah feints and then cracks Ritola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritola down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wahwah.
Good work by Wahwah as he checks the leg kick.
Ritola scores with a nice right hand.
Wahwah feints and then cracks Ritola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritola down.
Ritola cracks Wahwah with an open hand slap.
Wahwah throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Ritola counters with a nice right hand that sends Wahwah toppling to the canvas! Wahwah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ritola finish him?!#ROC2#Wahwah is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oh Wahwah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wahwah is breathing heavily.
Ritola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ritola counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: RISE 102: McVicker v Green
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Ritola misses with a body punch
enabling Planck to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritola misses the target.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Planck.
Ritola throws a head kick but Planck moves out of range.
Planck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Planck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Planck drives through and clinches with Ritola against the cage.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Planck.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Planck lands a nice uppercut.
Planck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Planck.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Planck breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ritola looks winded!
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.#T1#
Planck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Planck connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.#KD#
Planck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ritola sprawling to the canvas! Ritola rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Planck finish him?! #KD#
Planck drops Ritola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ritola looks back up at him and smiles so Planck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ritola is rocked!
Planck is looking to wear down Ritola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Ritola is predictable there
and Planck counters with a big left hand that crumples Ritola! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Planck!
After winning the bout, Max Planck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Ritola tries to land a leg kick but Cozad saw it coming and moves away.
Ritola throws an overhand right that lands on Cozad's shoulder, as Cozad tries to avoid the shot.
Ritola sets himself, and Cozad steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritola avoids it this time.
Ritola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cozad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Cozad.
Ritola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ritola throws a lazy right hand but Cozad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Cozad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Ritola misses with a kick to the body.
Cozad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Cozad blocks the leg kick.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Ritola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Cozad moves into the clinch successfully.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cozad receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a hook. Cozad ducked under it nicely.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cozad is able to avoid easily.
Cozad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Ritola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cozad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Jab from Cozad.
Ritola misses the jab.
Cozad connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Cozad drops Ritola with a beautiful combination! Ritola stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cozad is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Ritola is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Cozad wants to counter the offense by Ritola and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Cozad clinches up against the cage.
Cozad avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
Cozad stalling.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cozad stalling in the clinch.
Cozad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Cozad clobbers Ritola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Ritola pushes Cozad up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cozad.
Cozad leaning against his opponent.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cozad has Ritola pushed against the cage.
Cozad avoiding damage.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cozad.
Ritola lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cozad stalling the fight. #T4#
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Cozad.
Cozad is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Cozad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cozad cracks Ritola with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Cozad dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Cozad closes the distance and pushes Ritola back into the cage.
Cozad is struggling to control the position.
Ritola letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ritola up against the cage.
Cozad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cozad avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cozad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritola.
Cozad looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
Cozad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cozad slips a jab from Ritola.
Ritola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cozad was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritola.#T1#
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cozad closes the distance and clinches.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee calls for Cozad to work.
The crowd are getting on Cozad's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cozad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Cozad moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Cozad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cozad blocks a head kick by Ritola. #T2#
Ritola throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL2#
and Cozad counters by moving into the clinch.
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Mike Cozad seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cozad has Ritola pushed against the cage.
Cozad dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Cozad slips the punch.
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
Cozad lands a nice shot that snaps Ritola's head back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritola misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Cozad takes the fight into the clinch.
Cozad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Ritola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cozad is keeping busy.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cozad slows down the pace here.
Ritola letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Cozad avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad stalling.
Cozad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target. #CL2#
Cozad clinches up with Ritola and pushes him back against the cage.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Cozad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cozad is defending well for now.
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 Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cozad avoids the head kick by Ritola.
And Cozad tries to counter it with a takedown but Ritola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ritola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Ritola cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.#CL2#
Cozad has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Cozad manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cozad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Cozad just leaning against Ritola, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Cozad to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Ritola misses with a body shot.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritola throws a low kick but Cozad avoids it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Cozad sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cozad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ritola defends it well.
Cozad misses with a looping right.
Ritola misses with an uppercut.
Cozad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cozad.
Ritola looks to land a body kick but Cozad moved away.
Ritola lands a nice looking body kick.
Cozad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritola's sensitive parts.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Cozad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Ritola throws the left hand but Cozad avoids the punch easily.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cozad tests Ritola's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Cozad clinches.
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!
Cozad controlling the action here for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Cozad avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Cozad managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ritola missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cozad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cozad.
Cozad taking a breather.
Cozad is looking to control Ritola's arms but Ritola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cozad has his back to the cage.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Cozad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cozad stalling.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cozad holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ritola.
Ritola thuds a left hand into Cozad's body.
Ritola throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cozad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Ritola lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cozad doesn't seem phased though.
Cozad looks to clinch
and Ritola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cozad's knee momentarily.
Ritola misses with a kick to the body.
Ritola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ritola throws a chopping leg kick but Cozad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola misses with a body punch
and Ritola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Cozad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: RISE: Romano vs Peramaki
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Tatum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tatum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tatum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tatum lands a nice looking body kick.
Tatum digs a good hook to Ritola's body.
Ritola 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.#CL2#
Tatum takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tatum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tatum lands a left hand. #T1#
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Tatum avoids the damage to the body.
Tatum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ritola.
A nice left hand lands by Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Tatum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands a right hand.
Tatum on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tatum is defending well for now.
Tatum managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a light punch inside.
Tatum lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ritolas head.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Ritola takes a shot to the head.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Tatum.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tatum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tatum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands a body shot.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tatum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
Tatum is working Ritola over against the cage.
Tatum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tatum gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Ritola.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tatum presses Ritola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
Tatum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tatum scores with a shot to the side of Ritola's head.
Tatum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ritola backwards. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tatum.
Tatum gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with a left to the head.
Tatum lands a body punch.
Tatum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tatum.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tatum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tatum throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ritola blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatum avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Tatum has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tatum can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tatum.
Tatum lands an uppercut.
Tatum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ritola's face. #CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Tatum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scoot Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tatum lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ritola up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Tatum from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ritola's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scoot Tatum!

Event: RISE: Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Wahwah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ritola delivers a nice body kick.
Wahwah shoots in for a double leg but Ritola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wahwah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ritola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wahwah's knee momentarily.
Wahwah looks to land a combination but Ritola avoids it well.
Ritola feints a counter leg kick.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ritola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wahwah.
Wahwah dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Wahwah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wahwah takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wahwah is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wahwah avoids it.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wahwah really is a fat lump.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wahwah avoids it.#T1#
Wahwah looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Wahwah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wahwah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ritola is defending well.
Wahwah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ritola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ritola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Wahwah is trying to pull guard but Ritola has him pressed against the cage.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wahwah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Wahwah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola. #TD#
Wahwah decides to pull guard. #T2#
Ritola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wahwah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ritola is now in half guard.
Ritola takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wahwah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ritola trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Wahwah darts in and clinches Ritola up against the cage.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
Wahwah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ritola after a bit of a struggle.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Wahwah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ritola smiles and moves away.
Wahwah fails with the takedown
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wahwah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wahwah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritola as he jumps to the side.
Ritola throws a leg kick
and Wahwah counters with a nice body kick.
Ritola fakes the leg kick and cracks Wahwah in the body.
Ritola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wahwah doesn't manage to clinch there - Ritola circles away.
Wahwah backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wahwah with a poor takedown
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ritola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola throws an uppercut from hell that sends Wahwah clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ritola stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Ritola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Steel Iii gets tackled into the cage by Ritola. Ritola maintains the clinch.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Ritola can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Iii controls the action.
Steel Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Ritola dodges an elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocking some punches. #T1##BC#
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Steel Iii connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Ritola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ritola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola tries to land a leg kick but Steel Iii saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Steel Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Steel Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ritola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola misses with a low kick as Steel Iii jumps back.#T2#
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Steel Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritola is just out of range.
Steel Iii with a nice cross.
Ritola avoids the head kick by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Steel Iii there.
Steel Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola tries to clinch up.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ritola slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Ritola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Ritola is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
Ritola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel Iii throws out the jab.
Ritola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ritola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Ritola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritola takes a swing at Steel Iii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Iii lands with a nice combination. Ritola backs away looking to recover.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
letting Ritola counter with a right hand.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola motions for Steel Iii to come forward. Ritola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily. #CL#
Steel Iii moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii prevents a body shot from Ritola.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii. #T4#
Steel Iii lands a left hand.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Steel Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands a right hand.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Ritola avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ritola. Ritola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ritola throws a looping overhand right but Steel Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Ritola misses with a body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Ritola.
Steel Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ritola can do to turn this around?
Steel Iii checks the leg kick.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a head kick.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Ritola misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Ritola connects with a body shot that sends Steel Iii's belly button to the back.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola lands with a nice body punch.
Ritola slips a jab from Steel Iii.#CL#
Steel Iii has closed the distance and engaged Ritola in a clinch.
Ritola lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Steel Iii - that landed with a thud.
Steel Iii has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ritola misses with a body punch.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritola gets through Steel Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alex Steel Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Steel Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Steel Iii.
A short left from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is trying to push Ritola away but Ritola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ritola.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Iii's elbow.
Steel Iii gets through Ritola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
A short uppercut from Steel Iii.
A short right from Steel Iii on the inside.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Steel Iii to work.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii has Ritola pressed against the cage.
Steel Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel Iii pushes Ritola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ritola being controlled against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
A short right from Steel Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ritola throws a hook but Steel Iii avoids it easily.
Ritola tries a low kick but Steel Iii avoids it.
Ritola throws a leg kick but Steel Iii moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritola.
Ritola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritola takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ritola avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ritola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola connects with a leg kick.
A big left from Steel Iii misses.
Ritola connects with the punch.#T1#
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ritola ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ritola.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Steel Iii slips under a jab from Ritola.
Ritola tries to bum rush Steel Iii with a series of wild strikes but Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritola.
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Steel Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Steel Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ritola up against the cage.
Steel Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Steel Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Ritola.
Steel Iii takes one to the chin there.
Sloppy strikes from Ritola. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Steel Iii finds it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tommi Ritola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ritola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Ritola ducked under it nicely.
Steel Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Ritola slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
A head kick by Steel Iii misses
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Steel Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ritola can pounce on him.
Ritola throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ritola has time to react.
Alex Steel Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steel Iii blocks a jab.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Steel Iii checks it.

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 Alex Steel Iii.
Well Steel Iii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!

Event: RISE 59: Motts v Newton
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown catches Ritola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ritola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritola throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown counters with a body kick.
Ritola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Ritola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Ritola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Ritola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ritola attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.#T1#
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Ritola misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ritola misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Ritola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ritola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ritola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ritola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritola.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Ritola takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Ritola throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Ritola lands a jab to the head.
Ritola misses with a head kick.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown lands a nice hook to Ritola's body. Ritola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ritola is breathing heavily.
Ritola walks into a straight right hand from Brown.#CUT2#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Ritola with an uppercut!
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ritola if he has to take too many more of those.
Ritola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD2#
Brown cracks Ritola with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ritola looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Brown finish him? #T3#
Ritola thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Brown lands a big uppercut and Ritola crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ritola looks OK. Brown waves Ritola back to his feet!#ROC2#Ritola is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Ritola's head back.
Oh Ritola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ritola misses with a hook
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Ritola seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ritola square on the jaw! Damn, Ritola is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rodion Brown!

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Lewis Moe misses with a body kick.
Lewis Moe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritola was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis Moe.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis Moe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ritola's waist but Ritola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis Moe off to one side. #TD2#
Lewis Moe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Lewis Moe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lewis Moe throws an elbow but Ritola slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lewis Moe is trying to get an arm triangle but Ritola is defending well.
Lewis Moe tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
An elbow from Lewis Moe crashes against the mat.
Lewis Moe taking a breather here. #SU2#
Lewis Moe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lewis Moe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis Moe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lewis Moe fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Lewis Moe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ritola counters with a thumping low kick.
Tommi Ritola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Litas Lewis Moe.
Ritola cracks Lewis Moe with a right hand to the side of the head.
A cross from Ritola lands.
Ritola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ritola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tommi Ritola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis Moe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis Moe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lewis Moe staying calm.
Lewis Moe working the ground and pound but Ritola is defending the strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Lewis Moe has an Americana. Ritola didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lewis Moe is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lewis Moe hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Litas Lewis Moe!

Event: RISE 39: Femme v Gustavsson
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Ritola with the inside leg kick.
Steel Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritola.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritola.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Ritola.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii misses with a combination
and Ritola counters with a left to the body.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Ritola connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Steel Iii checks a leg kick.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Steel Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritola misses with a looping left.
Steel Iii scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Steel Iii blocks the low kick.
Ritola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel Iii checks it well. #T1#
Ritola throws the kick towards the body but Steel Iii avoids it.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ritola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola blocks a jab.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Ritola avoids it easily.
A jab from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ritola doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Steel Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ritola finds it's way through Steel Iii's defenses.
Steel Iii throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola tries to score with a low kick but Steel Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Ritola throws a wild body kick that Steel Iii sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Ritola misses.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Ritola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel Iii as he connects with a hook.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Iii.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
Ritola slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Ritola slips a jab from Steel Iii.
Ritola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Ritola avoids it easily.
Ritola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut
and Ritola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel Iii thinking.
Ritola throws a head kick but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Steel Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Ritola pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range and Ritola settles back down.
Steel Iii misses with a left hand
and Ritola counters with an outside leg kick.
Ritola jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel Iii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ritola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel Iii tries to bum rush Ritola with a series of wild strikes but Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritola throws a body kick that misses.
Ritola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Ritola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Iii throws a lazy right hand but Ritola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii cracks Ritola with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ritola counter with a right hand. #T4#
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel Iii looks winded!
Ritola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ritola throws a leg kick which misses Steel Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel Iii tries to avoid it.
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Ritola misses its target.
Steel Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola misses the shot to the body.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ritola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Iii on the side of the head.
Steel Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola wants to land a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range.
Steel Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola lands a jab.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ritola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Steel Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Ritola with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ritola misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ritola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ritola scores with a jab.
Ritola throws a front kick aimed at Steel Iii's knee but Steel Iii avoids it well.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Iii moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Iii! But no joy.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel Iii might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ritola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ritola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola scores with a leg kick.
Ritola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ritola counters with a straight right hand.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Iii.
Ritola defending well as Steel Iii loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ritola. Steel Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Steel Iii 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.
Steel Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ritola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ritola tries to clinch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Ritola throws a low kick, looking for Steel Iii's leg but Steel Iii calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Steel Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Iii misses with a hook. Ritola ducked under it nicely.
Ritola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola looks to land a left hand but Steel Iii moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritola moves away.
Steel Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Steel Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ritola sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ritola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel Iii on the side of the head. #T2#
Ritola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola throws a head kick that Steel Iii semi-blocks.
Ritola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ritola wants to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Ritola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
Steel Iii checks a low kick from Ritola.
Steel Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steel Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Iii is breathing heavily.
Ritola works Steel Iii's body with a nice hook.
Steel Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel Iii checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritola lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritola throws out a leg kick but Steel Iii moves out of range and Ritola only half commits.
Tommi Ritola is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ritola misses with a looping right.
Steel Iii throws out a counter right but Ritola avoids it with no problem.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Steel Iii might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ritola has got the better of the exchanges.
Steel Iii slips under a jab from Ritola.
Steel Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Ritola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Steel Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola blocks a head kick by Steel Iii.
Ritola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ritola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Iii looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Steel Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Iii avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Steel Iii defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Iii drops his hands momentarily and Ritola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel Iii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ritola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola scores with a jab to the body.
Ritola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Ritola throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Nice cross by Ritola.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Ritola.
Ritola lands with an overhand left.
Ritola avoids the body shot from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii missing with a left hand there. Ritola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steel Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ritola. Ritola obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Iii misses with the combination.
Steel Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola 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.
Ritola throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel Iii looks to land a left hand but Ritola moved out of range nicely.
Steel Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ritola defending well as Steel Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola throws a low kick but Steel Iii moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Ritola misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommi Ritola dominated that second round.
That's time! Ritola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Steel Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritola counters with an inside leg kick.
Ritola throws a body punch but Steel Iii moves out of range.
Steel Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel Iii throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Iii can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Ritola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throwing a counter right hand but Steel Iii manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Steel Iii misses its intended target.
Ritola throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Iii's shoulder, as Steel Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Ritola jabs Steel Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola is looking to slow Steel Iii down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Iii misses the target.
Steel Iii ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Steel Iii swings for the body but Ritola moves out of range.
Steel Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ritola manages to avoid it.#T1#
Steel Iii throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola misses with a straight right.
Steel Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola lands a nice hook to Steel Iii's body. Steel Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola moves out of range as Steel Iii strikes.
Ritola slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Ritola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ritola slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
Ritola lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Iii defending well as Ritola loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steel Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Ritola, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ritola as he connects with a hook.
Ritola throws a jab when Steel Iii was well out of range.#T2#
Ritola throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola 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.
Steel Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
Ritola ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Ritola cracks a nice hook into Steel Iii's ribs.
Steel Iii throws a nice looking combination but Ritola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ritola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel Iii misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ritola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Steel Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritola connects with a single shot there.
Ritola slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Ritola clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Ritola thuds his shin into the meat of Steel Iii's side.
Ritola cracks Steel Iii with a good jab.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Ritola.
As Ritola backs off Steel Iii throws a huge counter combo but Ritola manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Steel Iii misses.
Steel Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritola misses with a hook.
Steel Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel Iii. That did some damage!
Ritola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritola with a nice calf kick.
Tommi Ritola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Ritola scores with a jab.
Steel Iii throws a hook to the side of Ritola's head but Ritola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritola wants to land a leg kick but Steel Iii is out of range.
Ritola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Steel Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ritola throws out the jab.
Ritola staying out of range there.
A big right from Ritola misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ritola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Steel Iii.
Ritola cracks Steel Iii with an open hand slap.
Steel Iii tries to move into range but Ritola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ritola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Steel Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Steel Iii blocks the low kick.
Steel Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ritola.
Ritola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alex Steel Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritola lands with a thumping leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!

Event: NRC Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 12, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Sobral has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Sobral gets control of Ritola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sobral will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobral thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ritola won't allow Sobral to get back to his feet.
Sobral trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sobral has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ritola doesn't defend quickly enough and Sobral has managed to lock this one up! Can Ritola escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sobral on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andrei Sobral!
Andrei Sobral decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NRC 4
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Ritola.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dankovich.
It appears Dankovich was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ritola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dankovich.
A nice leg kick from Dankovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dankovich scores with a kick to the body.
Ritola looks winded!#KD#
Dankovich sends Ritola crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let Ritola up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola 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!
Dankovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich looks to throw a body kick
and Ritola counters with a thumping low kick.
Ritola tried to score with a low kick but Dankovich checks it.#KD#
Dankovich cracks Ritola with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dankovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ritola to stand back up!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dankovich can pounce on him.
Ritola is still on wobbly legs! Can Dankovich finish him?
Dankovich bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ritola seems to have recovered his senses.
Dankovich throws a sloppy head kick and Ritola moves out of range easily.
Dankovich backing away here, and Ritola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dankovich throws a push kick but Ritola slaps the foot to one side.
Dankovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Ritola is predictable there
and Dankovich counters with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Dankovich lands with a nice body punch.
Dankovich is looking to slow Ritola down with leg kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ritola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Ritola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Ritola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dankovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dankovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dankovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ritola's head.
Dankovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dankovich lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ritola will feel that in the morning.
Dankovich works Ritola's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dankovich feints and then cracks Ritola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ritola down.
Dankovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ritola 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.
Ritola has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dankovich.
Dankovich thumps Ritola with a low kick.
Dankovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritola. That did some damage!#KD#
Dankovich drops Ritola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ritola looks back up at him and smiles so Dankovich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T2#
Ritola switches off momentarily and Dankovich cracks him with a monster right hand! Ritola topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dankovich dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dankovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vasil Dankovich!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Fighter moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Ritola misses with a lunging right hand
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Fighter clinches up against the cage.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fighter.
Fighter cracks Ritola with a nice body shot.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
Fighter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Fighter.
Fighter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritola looks winded!#BC#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL#
Fighter clinches. #BC#
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ritola thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it #KD#
and Fighter counters with a nice right hand that sends Ritola toppling to the canvas! Ritola scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fighter finish him?!#CL#
Fighter drives through and clinches with Ritola against the cage. #KD#
Fighter drops Ritola onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ritola is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Ritola is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter pushes Ritola against the cage. Fighter is working some dirty boxing. Fighter pushes off with a quick right hook! Ritola goes down! Ritola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fighter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Fighter!

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