Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Novak keeps the fight on the outside.
Novak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Novak slips to the side#TD2#
and Novak counters with a takedown into side control.
Novak working the ground and pound.
Novak creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riendeau is trying to control Novak's posture but Novak avoids it.
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Final Mile that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Novak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riendeau is letting Novak control him for a moment.
Novak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riendeau keeps working.
Riendeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Novak is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Novak scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Riendeau?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Novak landing punches.
Riendeau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Riendeau is rocked!
Novak postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Riendeau bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Novak and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfonz Novak!

Event: SMASH: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Romero moves away from the strike by Riendeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Riendeau saw that one coming.#CL#
Riendeau rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero just leaning against Riendeau, taking a breather.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Romero .
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riendeaus head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Romero .
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a body punch. #T3#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries to work over Riendeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
A short right from Romero .
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
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 Eric Riendeau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Riendeau darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Riendeau scores with a shot to the side of Romero 's head.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero .
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Riendeau lands with a left to the head.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Riendeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Riendeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Riendeau lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riendeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
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 short uppercut from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau. #ROC#Romero is rocked!
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
A short right from Riendeau.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romero with a big uppercut! Romero tries to clinch up but Riendeau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romero to the mat! Romero covers up and Riendeau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau 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: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Riendeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Buddha. That snapped Riendeau's head back.
Riendeau fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Riendeau cracks a nice hook into Buddha's ribs.
Riendeau wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Riendeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buddha.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buddha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Riendeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Riendeau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Riendeau misses the body punch #TD#
and Buddha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Riendeau keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha prevents Riendeau from getting back to his feet.
Riendeau is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Buddha works over Riendeau with some ground and pound from guard.
Buddha throwing strikes but missing.
Riendeau trying to control the position here.
Buddha pushes down on Riendeau's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Riendeau moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Riendeau wants to sweep here but Buddha controlling him for the moment.
Buddha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Buddha looking to pass the guard.
Buddha throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riendeau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buddha with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Buddha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buddha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riendeau wants to sweep but no luck.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Riendeau is retaining full guard.
Riendeau lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Riendeau won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Riendeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Buddha has his foot on Riendeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riendeau works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddha is trying to keep Riendeau in close.
Riendeau sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Riendeau trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
Riendeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riendeau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buddha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Buddha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Riendeau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Buddha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB#
Riendeau content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Riendeau is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Riendeau has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 632
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Holy moves into the clinch.
Holy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Holy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Holy takes the fight into the clinch.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holy tries to pull guard but Riendeau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Riendeau.
Holy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly Holy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Holy.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Holy fails to pull guard.
Holy jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Holy around his waist. Holy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Holy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holy.
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riendeau to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Riendeau.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holy blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Holy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riendeau to keep the fight standing.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holy blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a body punch. #TD#
Holy pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Holy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riendeau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riendeau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riendeau trying to control but Holy is working from the bottom.
Holy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Holy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riendeau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riendeau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Holy keeping moving, preventing Riendeau from controlling successfully.
Riendeau throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Riendeau has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Holy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Riendeau is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Holy pulls down on the head and he's put Riendeau to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Olly Holy!
During a confident post fight interview, Olly Holy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Riendeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Riendeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Solomon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Riendeau tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Riendeau.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Solomon misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Riendeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Solomon lands a body punch.
Riendeau keeps control of Solomon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau cracks Solomon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon looks winded!
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Solomon tries to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling the position.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses. #KD#
Riendeau drops Solomon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Solomon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#Solomon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
Riendeau throws a big uppercut that drops Solomon! More strikes from Riendeau and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Solomon lies dazed against the cage as Riendeau celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
After the fight, Eric Riendeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: APEX 5
Date: Oct 08, 2023

#R1#
Riendeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.
Solomon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riendeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon jabs Riendeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Solomon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riendeau misses with an uppercut
enabling Solomon to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Solomon there.#CL#
Riendeau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Solomon, pushing him back against the cage.
Solomon misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon lands an uppercut.
Solomon blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Solomon throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau. #T1#
Solomon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Solomon.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Solomon.
A left hand lands to the body for Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Solomon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Solomon circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Solomon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Solomon is having none of it.
Riendeau lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Solomon tries to keep at a distance but Riendeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solomon.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Solomon fails to land. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon looks winded!
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau pushes Solomon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Riendeau lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Solomon is rocked!
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Solomon or not.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riendeau dips a shoulder and cracks Solomon with a mighty uppercut! Solomon falls back against the cage and Riendeau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Solomon 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 - Riendeau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
A very excited looking Eric Riendeau rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMFL 23 - Riendeau v Raikov 3
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Raikov is looking to clinch.
Raikov avoids the body shot from Riendeau.
Raikov is looking for the big counter here.
Riendeau is looking to clinch but Raikov is avoiding it.
Raikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Riendeau throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Raikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raikov.
Raikov trying to control but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riendeau's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riendeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riendeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Riendeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Raikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riendeau wants to control but Raikov postures up.
Riendeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Raikov on the ground.
Raikov trying to control the action but Riendeau is working from the bottom.
Riendeau is looking for a sweep.
Riendeau stops Raikov from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Raikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Riendeau is looking to regain half guard here but Raikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Riendeau is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ludus Magnus that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Raikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau is trying to escape the position but Raikov is controlling the position.
Riendeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riendeau tries to get out of the position.
Riendeau is not content to let Raikov control the position.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Riendeau prevents Raikov from moving into mount.
Riendeau tries to improve position but can't.
Raikov works to advance to full mount. Riendeau defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Raikov lands a big elbow.
Riendeau tries to lock up and control but Raikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riendeau is looking to escape. #T3#
Raikov forces the positional change into back control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Raikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Raikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Raikov is cranking Riendeau's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Riendeau! He's tightened the choke and Riendeau is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov is the new middleweight champion!
Ivan Raikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMFL 20 - Suomi Vahva
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Riendeau tries to clinch there but Raikov circles away.
Riendeau misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Riendeau rushes Raikov and presses him up against the cage.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Raikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raikov's gas tank.
Raikov taking a breather.
Riendeau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Raikov or not.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov wants to stall.
Raikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raikov looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raikov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Raikov blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
The referee calls for Raikov to work.
Raikov taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Raikov.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raikov fails with the takedown
and Riendeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Raikov takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Riendeau forces Raikov back against the cage and clinches.
Raikov just leaning against Riendeau, taking a breather.
Raikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Raikov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Raikov blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raikov.
Raikov trying to control the position but instead, Riendeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raikov into the cage.
Raikov taking a breather. #T2#
Riendeau being controlled against the cage.
Riendeau being controlled against the cage.
Raikov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ivan Raikov.
Riendeau swings for the body but Raikov moves out of range. #CL2#
Riendeau forces Raikov back against the cage and clinches.
Raikov blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Riendeau gets an underhook and turns Raikov into the cage.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Raikov controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Raikov is breathing heavily.
Riendeau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riendeau gets through Raikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to work over Raikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
Raikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Raikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raikov trying to control the position but instead, Riendeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raikov into the cage.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Riendeau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raikov.
Raikov is looking to control Riendeau's arms but Riendeau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raikov has his back to the cage.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raikov wants to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Raikov has Riendeau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Riendeau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Riendeau tries a body shot but Raikov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau tries to work over Raikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
A right hook to the body lands for Riendeau.
Riendeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riendeau lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raikov stalling in the clinch but Riendeau improves position.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raikov tries to stall but Riendeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau is pressed up against the cage. Raikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riendeau down to the mat. Riendeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Riendeau drives through and clinches with Raikov against the cage.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eric Riendeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Raikov is pushing Riendeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raikov tries for a takedown but Riendeau manages to get underhooks.
Riendeau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riendeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riendeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikovs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raikov tries for a takedown but Riendeau manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Raikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riendeau works on Raikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Riendeau works on Raikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Riendeau lands a shot to the body.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Raikov.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Raikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riendeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
Raikov is trying to stall.
Riendeau presses Raikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Riendeau as Raikov tries to tie him up.
Riendeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riendeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Riendeau lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Raikov is rocked!
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Raikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Raikov to his knees! Riendeau keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Eric Riendeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMFL 18 - Raikov vs. Solomon
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage.
Riendeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riendeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riendeau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Riendeau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Riendeau misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A frustrated look appears on Thibodeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Riendeau instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Riendeau.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a body punch.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Thibodeaux avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Riendeau gets a clinch.
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thibodeaux or not.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riendeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Riendeau's knee momentarily.
Riendeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Riendeau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Riendeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Riendeau takes it in his stride.
Riendeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thibodeaux - that will leave a mark!
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Riendeau.
Riendeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.#T3##CL#
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries for a takedown but Riendeau manages to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.#CL#
Riendeau has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux in a clinch.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau holds him up against the cage and eventually Thibodeaux drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to pull guard but Riendeau won't allow it.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux can't get the takedown.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Riendeau walks away with a smile on his face. Thibodeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thibodeaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riendeau defends it nicely.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Riendeau. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riendeau clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riendeau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
Riendeau 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.
A right hand to the body from Riendeau. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau misses with a body punch
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Riendeau clinches.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Thibodeaux jumps guard but Riendeau stands there with Thibodeaux around his waist. Thibodeaux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1##CL#
Riendeau clinches with his opponent.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
Eric Riendeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt - Riendeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.#CL#
Riendeau takes the fight into the clinch.
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riendeau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau wants to clinch.
August Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riendeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Riendeau tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux circles away and keeps his distance.
Eric Riendeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Riendeau has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux wants to break free but Riendeau has control.
Nice body punch from Riendeau.
Thibodeaux changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riendeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
Riendeau moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.#CL#
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riendeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riendeau tries to bum rush Thibodeaux with a series of wild strikes but Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riendeau swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Riendeau pushes Thibodeaux up against the cage in a clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Riendeau misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks from the clinch.
Riendeau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riendeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riendeau.
Thibodeaux wants to counter with a clinch but Riendeau pushes him away.
Riendeau tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves away
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riendeau thinking.
Thibodeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Riendeau misses the target.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riendeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Riendeau scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Riendeau gets double underhooks and turns Thibodeaux into the cage. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Riendeau has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux is looking to clinch but Riendeau is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Riendeau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Riendeau wants to clinch but Thibodeaux slips to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riendeau tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Riendeau dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Riendeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riendeau tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riendeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux feints the counter takedown.
Riendeau takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Riendeau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up but Riendeau circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Riendeau closes the distance and clinches.
Riendeau prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riendeau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
Thibodeaux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Riendeau keeps control of Thibodeaux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux goes for a takedown in the clinch but Riendeau prevents it.
Eric Riendeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of August Thibodeaux.
Riendeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riendeau scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Riendeau cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocking some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux is trying to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling him.
Thibodeaux taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Riendeau forces Thibodeaux back against the cage and clinches.
Riendeau has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch. #T3#
Riendeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riendeau is defending well.
Riendeau digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Riendeau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riendeau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Thibodeaux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Riendeau drops Thibodeaux with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thibodeaux looks back up at him and smiles so Riendeau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Riendeau fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Thibodeaux to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Thibodeaux looks to clinch but Riendeau throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Thibodeaux taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMFL 15 - Chretien vs. Raikov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1##CL#
Raikov gets tackled into the cage by Riendeau. Riendeau maintains the clinch.
Raikov has Riendeau pressed against the cage.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Riendeau is pressed up against the cage. Raikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riendeau down to the mat. Riendeau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Raikov clinches up against the cage.
Riendeau being controlled against the cage.
Riendeau letting Raikov take a breather here.
Riendeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Riendeau fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Riendeau closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Riendeau.
Raikov blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Raikov.
Raikov leaning against his opponent.
Raikov looking to stall.
Raikov wants to stall. #T1##TD2#
Raikov has picked Riendeau up - he's going for a ride! Raikov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Riendeau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riendeau tries to get out of the position.
Raikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raikov prevents Riendeau from improving his position.#SUB2#
Raikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Riendeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raikov.
Riendeau tries to get to full guard but Raikov has control of the leg.
Raikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raikov avoids the attempt from Riendeau to control.#SUB2#
Raikov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Riendeau can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Raikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
Raikov moves to his opponent's back but Riendeau bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Raikov.
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!#SUB2#
Raikov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Riendeau throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raikov's body to avoid the submission. Raikov has instead reached around Riendeau's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raikov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Raikov!
Ivan Raikov is the new middleweight champion!
Ivan Raikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMFL 10 - The Arrival
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Chretien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear with the counter takedown but Chretien avoids it easily.
Chretien misses with a hook. Bear ducked under it nicely.
Chretien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bear tries for a takedown but Chretien sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chretien swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bear fails with the takedown.
Chretien scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Russian Bear has been cut.
Chretien takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BAM! Chretien delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bear like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jean Chretien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMFL 8 - Chretien vs. Nimitz
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Chretien throws a body shot but no joy.
Chretien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chretien slaps away a takedown attempt from Nimitz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Chretien clinches.
Nimitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chretien fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Chretien forces Nimitz back against the cage and clinches.
Chretien stops a takedown attempt from Nimitz.
Jean Chretien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chester Nimitz.
Nimitz wants to take the fight to the mat but Chretien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nimitz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chretien fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Chretien moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimitz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chretien prevents it.
Chretien lands with a right to the head.
Nimitz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chretien pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chretien lands a left hand.
Chretien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Chretien lands with a short shot to the head.
Nimitz tries for a takedown. No joy. #T1#
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nimitz looks winded!
Chretien lands a hook that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Chretien throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chretien gets through Nimitz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chretien lands a shoulder strike.
Chretien is leaning against Nimitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chretien is working Nimitz over against the cage.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chretien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Nimitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Nimitz's ribcage. Nimitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Chretien lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Nimitz is rocked!
Nice body punch from Chretien.
Nimitz is still on wobbly legs! Can Chretien finish him?
Chretien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nimitz backwards.
Nice body punch from Chretien - that landed with a thud.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chretien.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chretien lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Nimitz to his knees! Chretien keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien is the new middleweight champion!
Jean Chretien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMFL 6
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chretien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chretien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greyvine stalling in the clinch but Chretien improves position.
Chretien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greyvine has a couple of punches blocked by Chretien.
Greyvine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chretien scores with a shot to the side of Greyvine's head.
Chretien lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greyvine.
Chretien misses with a punch to the body.
Greyvine wants to stall.
Greyvine throws a punch but it's blocked by Chretien.
Chretien misses with a punch on the inside.
Greyvine blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chretien.
Chretien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chretien as Greyvine tries to tie him up.
Greyvine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greyvine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greyvine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chretien is keeping busy.#BC2#
Greyvine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Chretien throws a hook but Greyvine avoids it easily.
Chretien lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Greyvine at a distance.
Greyvine throws a shot from downtown. Chretien moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Chretien has Greyvine up against the cage in a clinch.
Greyvine blocks an uppercut.
Chretien lands with a light punch inside.
Greyvine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greyvine trying to stall but Chretien improves his position.
Greyvine is trying to break free.
Greyvine taking a breather.
Greyvine holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Greyvine breaks from the clinch.
Chretien jabs Greyvine to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Chretien moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chretien.
A short body shot lands from Chretien as the two fighters clinch.
Greyvine looks winded!
Chretien lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chretien. #T2#
Chretien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chretien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chretien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chretien lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chretien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Greyvine is rocked!
Chretien creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Greyvine with a big uppercut! Greyvine tries to clinch up but Chretien pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Greyvine to the mat! Greyvine covers up and Chretien unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien 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: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Shanahan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Chretien tries to keep at a distance but Shanahan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chretien lands a body punch.
Shanahan looks winded!
Chretien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shanahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chretien has him pressed against the cage.
Chretien lands with a light punch inside.
Shanahan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chretien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chretien stops a takedown attempt from Shanahan.
Chretien lands with a left to the head.
Chretien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shanahan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Chretien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Chretien.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chretien.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chretien.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chretien lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chretien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chretien lands with a short shot to the head.
Chretien lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#Shanahan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Columbcille Shanahan has been cut.
Chretien definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Chretien lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shanahan to his knees! Chretien keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien 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: VFC 102 Schwarzschild vs Welch
Date: Aug 08, 2022

#R1#
Python cracks Chretien with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Python lands.
Chretien has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tappelukerho in the buildup to the fight.
Chretien takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chretien takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Chretien has Python up against the cage in a clinch.
Chretien pushes Python back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chretien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Python wants to break free but Chretien has control.
Chretien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Python is looking to break free of the clinch but Chretien has double underhooks.
Chretien cracks Python with a nice body shot.
Chretien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Python backwards.
Python is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Python is trying to break the clinch but Chretien has him pressed against the cage.
Chretien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
Python tries to break the clinch but Chretien is controlling the position.
Python is trying to push Chretien away but Chretien has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Python looks winded!
Chretien lands with a right to the head.
Chretien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Python has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chretien lands with a left to the head.
Python looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chretien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chretien.
Chretien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chretien lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chretien scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chretien. #CUT#It looks like Henry Python has been cut.
Python wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chretien pushes Python back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chretien lands a right hand. #ROC#Python is rocked!
Chretien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pythons head.
Python is still on wobbly legs! Can Chretien finish him?
Chretien throws a big uppercut that drops Python! More strikes from Chretien and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Python lies dazed against the cage as Chretien celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 13, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Chretien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finn dips to his left and cracks Chretien with an uppercut!
Finn connects with a single shot there.
Finn drops Chretien with a straight right hand, right on the button! Finn follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antti Finn!
During a confident post fight interview, Antti Finn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 82 Da Silva Jr vs Graham
Date: May 27, 2022

#R1#
Chretien misses with a hook. Dover ducked under it nicely.
Dover tries to counter by clinching up but Chretien breaks away and moves out of range.
That kick from Dover tenderised Chretien's leg. Chretien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dover fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chretien.
Dover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Dover has closed the distance and engaged Chretien in a clinch.
Chretien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Chretien.
Chretien keeps control of Dover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chretien lands with a right to the head.
Chretien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chretien lands a body shot.
Chretien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Chretien.
Chretien keeps control of Dover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chretien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chretien scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Chretien lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Chretien.
Dover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Chretien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Chretien.
A nice left hand lands by Chretien.
Dover working hard to break the clinch.
Chretien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chretien pushes Dover back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Chretien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chretien scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Dover is rocked!
Dover tries to circle away but Chretien has him pinned against the cage.
Chretien lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Dover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chretien creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dover with a big uppercut! Dover tries to clinch up but Chretien pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dover to the mat! Dover covers up and Chretien unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Chretien!
Jean Chretien decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Welch lunges at Chretien with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chretien's hand.
Chretien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Welch cracks Chretien with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chretien has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chretien takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Chretien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Welch misses with the head strike.
Chretien has Welch pushed against the cage.
Chretien stalling.
Chretien receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chretien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chretien stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Chretien.
Chretien misses with a body punch.
Welch pushes Chretien back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Welch fails to land.
Chretien lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Welch misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Welch swings wildly with an uppercut but Chretien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chretien lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chretien - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Welch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Welch.
Chretien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chretien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chretien tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Welch misses with the head strike.
Chretien stalls.
Chretien blocking some punches.
Chretien has Welch pushed against the cage.
Welch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Welch can't find room to land a body shot as Chretien controls the action.
Welch trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Chretien struggles to land a body shot inside as Welch controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Welch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Welch throws a punch but it's blocked by Chretien.
Nice body punch from Chretien.
Welch tries to land knees in the clinch but Chretien avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Chretien.
Welch takes a shot to the head.
Welch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chretien misses with a punch to the body.
Welch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chretien is defending well for now.
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!
Chretien lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Welch.
Chretien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chretien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Welch throws a head punch that misses.
Chretien gets through Welch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chretien. #T3#
Welch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chretien effectively controlling the action here.
Chretien struggles to land a body shot inside as Welch controls his hands.
Come on Chretien - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Welch fails to land.
Welch misses with some punches.
Chretien can't find room to land a body shot as Welch controls the action.
A short right from Chretien.
Chretien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Welch backwards. #BC#
Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chretien tries to clinch but Welch moves out of range.
Welch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chretien.
Welch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Welch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Chretien throws a jab when Welch was well out of range.
Welch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Welch scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Welch connects with a jab.
Welch lands an overhand right.
Welch with a nice cross.
Chretien throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Welch to counter with a crisp jab.
Welch misses with a low kick as Chretien jumps back.
Welch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Chretien is rocked!
Welch drops Chretien with a straight right hand, right on the button! Welch follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Welch!
Paul Welch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1#
Forking shoots in for a takedown but Chretien shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Forking has Chretien up against the cage in a clinch.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
Chretien lands a body punch.
Forking is breathing heavily.
Chretien lands an uppercut.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Chretien.
Chretien lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chretien works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Chretien.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chretien.
Chretien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chretien.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chretien.
Chretien lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
Chretien scores with a shoulder strike.
Chretien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Chretien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chretien digs a right hand into Forking's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forking's gas tank.
Chretien cracks Forking with a nice body shot.
Chretien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chretien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chretien lands a shot to the body.
Chretien scores with a hook to the body.
Chretien gets through Forking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Forking is rocked!
Chretien digs a right hand underneath Forking's ribcage. Forking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Forking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Chretien on the inside.
Chretien lands a shot to the body.
Chretien lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chretien lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Forking to his knees! Chretien keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Chretien!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Chretien ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crazy moves away.
Crazy slips under a jab from Chretien.
Chretien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crazy feinted with a counter takedown.
Chretien misses with a looping left.
Crazy feinted with a counter takedown.
Chretien misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Chretien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crazy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chretien is defending well.
Crazy is trying to drag Chretien to the mat but Chretien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Chretien.
Chretien cracks Crazy with a nice body shot.
Chretien is working Crazy over against the cage.
Crazy is breathing heavily.
Chretien digs a right hand into Crazy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crazy's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Chretien scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chretien lands a body punch.
Chretien scores with a shot to the side of Crazy's head.
Crazy takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Crazy is rocked!
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 uppercut to the body lands inside from Chretien.
Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chretien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chretien scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Chretien.
Chretien working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Chretien.
A right hook to the body lands for Chretien.
Chretien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chretien creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crazy with a big uppercut! Crazy tries to clinch up but Chretien pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crazy to the mat! Crazy covers up and Chretien unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Chretien!

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