Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL83
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colton.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target.
Bas Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Colton, which made it look bad.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Colton circles away.
Colton misses with a hook.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colton is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Anderson is fighting to break Colton's control of his arms but Colton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Colton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Colton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colton pulls Anderson in to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson dives in and grabs Colton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colton pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Colton shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.#CL#
Colton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Colton. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Colton's guard.
Anderson looks winded!
Colton is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colton continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ripp Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colton keeps the fight on the outside.
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colton avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Colton.
Colton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Colton's guard.
Colton trying to control the position here.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Colton.
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 Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton'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#
Colton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colton sprawls well. Colton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson defending well as Colton loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Colton, which made it look bad.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Colton misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Colton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Colton avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but Colton moves out of range.
Colton misses with an uppercut.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Colton regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Colton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
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!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Colton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Colton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Colton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colton 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.
Colton throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4##CL#
Colton has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Colton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Colton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Colton throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Colton misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Colton looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Bas Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Colton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Colton is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton 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#
Anderson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Colton is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Colton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bas Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Colton misses.
Colton misses with a straight left.
Anderson slips under a jab.
A jab from Colton misses.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is looking to clinch but Colton is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Colton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Colton.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch. #BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.#T4#
Colton misses with a straight right.
Colton throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton misses with a body shot.
Colton missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colton throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a fast counter high kick but Colton manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Colton closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bas Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colton, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL80
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Sidorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidorov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Colton is fending him off so far but Sidorov persists. Nope, Colton circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidorov fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Colton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidorov moves away from the strike by Colton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sidorov is defended easily by Colton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sidorov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sidorov working away.
Colton trying to remain calm as Sidorov controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colton keeps working.
Colton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colton is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sidorov slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Colton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.
Colton stuffs the takedown attempt from Sidorov. Sidorov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sidorov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Colton pinned against the cage. Colton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Sidorov gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Sidorov trying to control the action but Colton is working from the bottom.
Sidorov taking a breather here.
Colton on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colton being controlled for a moment.
Sidorov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Colton is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Colton is trying to escape the position but Sidorov is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton wants to control but Sidorov postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sidorov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Sidorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Colton is trying to defend but Sidorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sidorov is controlling the pace.
Sidorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov is trying to control. Colton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sidorov thows a huge punch but Colton dodges it nicely.
Colton is in trouble now - Sidorov has advanced to mount!
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
Colton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sidorov trying to control the pace.
Sidorov lands strikes from half guard.
Sidorov controlling the action here.
Colton wants to control but Sidorov is keeping busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sidorov trying to control the action but Colton is working from the bottom.
Colton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sidorov.
Sidorov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Colton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Colton takes a swing at Sidorov's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt.
Sidorov darts in looking for a takedown but Colton gets double underhooks and turns Sidorov into the cage.
Sidorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Colton. No joy for Sidorov on that attempt.
Ivan Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Colton trying to control the position.
Sidorov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sidorov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Colton's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Sidorov dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sidorov shoots in for a double leg but Colton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sidorov shoots for a takedown but Colton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sidorov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Colton defends it nicely.#TD#
Sidorov gets a takedown into half guard.
Sidorov is looking to stall here but Colton recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidorov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sidorov trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sidorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Sidorov ducks under a wild hook from Colton.#TD#
Sidorov scores with a takedown into Colton's guard.
Sidorov scoring with some ground and pound.
Colton is pulling down on Sidorov's head. It's preventing any offense from Sidorov, at least for the moment.
Sidorov wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Colton trying to control the position.
Sidorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target. #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.
Colton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sidorov.
Sidorov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colton as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Sidorov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Colton to the ground. Sidorov is now in Colton's guard.
Sidorov controlling from the top position.
Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sidorov is stalling in the full guard.
Sidorov landing with the ground and pound.

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 Ivan Sidorov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sidorov, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: HRL76
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.#CL#
Colton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Colton throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Colton misses with a wild body shot.
Colton throws the left hand but Strickland avoids the punch easily.
Strickland unleashes a big counter combination but Colton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Colton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colton drops his hands momentarily and Strickland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Strickland. Those never looked like landing.
Colton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dubson Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strickland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Colton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Strickland has knocked Colton down with a huge combo! Strickland steps away and waves a wobbly Colton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Colton throws a body punch but Strickland moves out of range.
A big right from Colton misses.
Strickland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Colton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Strickland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colton slips a jab and a cross from Strickland.
Colton misses the jab.
Strickland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strickland lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#Colton is rocked!
Strickland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Colton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Ripp Colton's cut is getting worse.
Strickland looks winded!
Strickland fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Colton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Colton looks to clinch but Strickland throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Colton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dubson Strickland!

Event: HRL61
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Anderson dives in and grabs Colton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colton pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Colton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Colton sprawls well.
Anderson lands a head kick. Colton smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Colton leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton misses with a straight left.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Colton gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Colton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Bas Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Colton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab. #CL#
Colton has managed to clinch.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colton tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colton to the ground. Colton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson looks winded!
Colton misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Colton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Colton gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Colton manages to retain guard.
Colton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Colton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colton passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Colton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Colton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colton in particular looking to stall.#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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#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.

Ripp Colton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton'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#
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colton throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Colton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colton wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Colton throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Colton pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Colton is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Colton back against the cage.
Colton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Colton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colton misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Colton.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Colton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colton avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.#CL#
Colton clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Colton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton misses with a hook.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.#CL#
Colton moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#T2#
Colton blocks an elbow strike from Anderson. #BC#
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Colton misses with a body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Colton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colton.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Colton throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Colton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colton.#T3#
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Colton throws a big shot that misses.
Bas Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Colton misses with a looping left.
Colton misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Colton takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Colton throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton misses the jab.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton. #T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Colton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Colton gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab. #CL#
Colton clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton'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#
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colton was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Colton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Colton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colton misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Colton throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.#T2#
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Ripp Colton is winning the standup battle so far.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Colton throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson slips under a jab from Colton.
Colton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colton throws a big shot that misses.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson defending well as Colton loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Colton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton misses with a looping right.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colton but Colton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colton missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colton misses with the combination.
No joy there for Colton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colton throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.#T4##CL#
Colton takes the fight into the clinch.
Colton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Colton back against the cage. #BC#
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Colton.
Colton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colton 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.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Ripp Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Colton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Colton moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.#BC#
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bas Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colton, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.#CL#
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Sosa'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.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Colton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sosa stalling.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colton as Sosa tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
Sosa just leaning against Colton, taking a breather. #T1#
Sosa blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Colton is trying to push Sosa away but Sosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Colton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colton tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Colton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Colton.
Kendrick Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Colton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sosa tries to clinch but Colton is having none of it.
Sosa is looking to clinch. #CL#
Sosa rushes Colton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Colton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.
Colton throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sosa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sosa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Colton's efforts to push away.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Colton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton.
Colton misses with some punches.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sosa blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa is pushing Colton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colton being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Sosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land. #T4#
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colton.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colton.
Sosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Colton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa stalls.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton 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#
Sosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colton circles away. #CL#
Sosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colton, pushing him back against the cage.
Colton throws a head punch that misses.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colton working aggressively here.
Colton tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Ripp Colton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Colton working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Sosa. #T1#
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Sosa'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.
Colton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa. #T2#
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton misses with a punch to the body.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Colton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Colton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colton misses with some punches.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton throws a head punch that misses.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Colton 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.#T3#
Colton misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Colton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Colton throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa'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.#BC2#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.
Sosa tries to clinch but Colton is having none of it.
Sosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sosa tries to clinch up.#T4#
Sosa tries to clinch but Colton is having none of it. #CL2#
Colton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sosa looking to stall.
Sosa just leaning against Colton, taking a breather.
Sosa trying to control the position but instead, Colton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sosa into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sosa has Colton pushed against the cage.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sosa is looking to clinch but Colton is avoiding it.
Colton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Colton misses. #CL#
Sosa has managed to clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton misses with the head strike.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Colton misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Colton can't break the clinch.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton.
Sosa just leaning against Colton, taking a breather.
Colton misses with a punch to the body.
Sosa is stalling here.
Colton misses with a body punch.
Sosa is pushing Colton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colton tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colton has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sosa is trying to stall.
Colton misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sosa is looking to clinch but Colton is avoiding it.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Colton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Sosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa is looking to clinch but Colton is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Colton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sosa defending well as Colton loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Sosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sosa prevents a body shot from Colton. #BC2#
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Colton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Sosa clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colton just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Sosa wants to clinch.
Sosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colton circles away.
Colton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sosa with a body shot.
Sosa tries to clinch up but Colton circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Colton misses.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Colton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch but Colton moves out of range. #CL#
Sosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Colton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sosa is struggling to control the position.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colton 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL54
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Colton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sloppy strikes from Colton. Those never looked like landing.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Sosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Colton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colton is trying to force a seperation but Sosa has the dominant position.
Sosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colton up against the cage.
Colton has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Sosa blocking some punches.
Sosa stalling the fight.
Sosa stalls.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton tries a body shot but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sosa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Sosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.#CL2#
Sosa moves into the clinch.
Colton letting Sosa take a breather here.
Colton tries to break the clinch but Sosa is controlling the position. #T2#
Colton is looking to break free of the clinch but Sosa has double underhooks.
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sosa taking a breather.
Sosa stalling the fight.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Colton tries to circle away but Sosa has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colton. #T3##BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Colton throwing a counter right hand but Sosa manages to avoid it.
Kendrick Sosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colton misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Sosa gets a clinch.
Sosa blocks a body shot from Colton.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa stalls.
Sosa taking a breather.
Sosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sosa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.
Colton loads up on a big right hand but Sosa slips the punch.
Colton throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Sosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Sosa clinches.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Sosa to work.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa is struggling to control the position.
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colton misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Colton misses with a body punch.
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 Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Sosa has managed to clinch.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Sosa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colton tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sosa.
Sosa has Colton pressed against the cage.
Colton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton misses with a punch to the body.
Colton tries to work over Sosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Colton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands. #T1#
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Colton struggles to land a body shot inside as Sosa controls his hands.
Colton misses with some punches.
Colton can't find room to land a body shot as Sosa controls the action.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Colton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sosa slows down the pace here.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa stalling the fight.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa has Colton pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sosa stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Sosa is looking to clinch.
Sosa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Colton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Colton keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sosa drives through and clinches with Colton against the cage.
Colton is trying to force a seperation but Sosa has the dominant position.
Colton swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sosa slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Colton working hard to break the clinch.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Colton has had enough of the clinch but Sosa keeps him there for the moment.
Sosa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colton up against the cage.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sosa content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa keeps control of Colton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Colton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colton throws a head punch that misses.
Sosa taking a breather. #BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Sosa darts in and clinches Colton up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is looking to control Colton's arms but Colton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sosa has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
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 Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
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#
Sosa clinches.
Colton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colton 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.#BC#
Colton breaks the clinch.
Sosa wants to clinch up but Colton keeps it at a distance.
Colton throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Colton tries to keep at a distance but Sosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Colton has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Colton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.#CL2#
Sosa moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Sosa to work.
A bit of stalling here from Sosa.
Sosa is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch up.
Sosa tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Sosa rushes Colton and presses him up against the cage.
Sosa keeps control of Colton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sosa.#T2#
Sosa keeps control of Colton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sosa blocking some punches.
Colton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sosa has him pressed against the cage.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colton has a couple of punches blocked by Sosa.
Colton letting Sosa take a breather here.
Sosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sosa avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Sosa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sosa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.
Sosa moves in looking to clinch but Colton pushes him off.
Sosa moves out of range as Colton strikes.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sosa. #CL2#
Sosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton working aggressively here.
Colton letting Sosa take a breather here.
Colton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa keeps control of Colton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sosa is pushing Colton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Sosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Sosa is pushing Colton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sosa leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kendrick Sosa.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sosa closes the distance and pushes Colton back into the cage.
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sosa presses Colton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Colton 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kendrick Sosa!

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Colton looks to land a left hand but Hedley moved out of range nicely.
Colton misses with a hook. Hedley ducked under it nicely.
Colton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hedley. #CL2#
Hedley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Hedley pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colton prevents Hedley from improving his position.
Hedley wants to control but Colton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton won't allow Hedley to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hedley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton is breathing heavily.
Hedley controls Colton momentarily but Colton frees himself.
Hedley controlling the position.
Hedley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley 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.#SUB2#
Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hedley is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hedley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedley is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Hedley wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Hedley wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hedley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Colton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Colton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Colton! #REVR#
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
Hedley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Hedley gets back to half guard.
Hedley wants to improve his position but Colton is controlling well. #SUB2#
Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton stopping the sweep attempt from Hedley.#SUB2#
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Hedley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Hedley darts in and clinches Colton up against the cage.#TD2#
Hedley jumps guard and drags Colton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hedley 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.#SUB2#
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedley is trying to control the position but Colton postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Hedley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.
Hedley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard. #REVB#
Hedley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedley is looking to pass into half guard but Colton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colton is in guard.#REVR#
Hedley pulls Colton in to control the position.
Hedley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colton is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Hedley has an active guard here but Colton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hedley tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hedley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Hedley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hedley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Colton has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hedley wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Hedley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hedley forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedley prevents a body shot from Colton.
Hedley jumps guard but Colton stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Hedley manages to pull guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet. #SUB2#
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedley pulls Colton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Hedley is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colton preventing the sweep. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet. #SUB2#
Hedley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SUB2#
Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hedley is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedley keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedley looks to move to half guard but instead Colton has passed into mount! Damn!
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Hedley trying to get back to full guard but Colton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hedley working to try and regain half guard.
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lane Hedley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedley tries to roll over but Colton keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lane Hedley.
I've got Hedley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Hedley!
After the fight, Lane Hedley 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: HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Colton successfully pulls guard.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Colton working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Colton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Banks controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Colton trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colton gets full guard.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Banks clinches up with Colton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Colton decides to pull guard.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Colton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Colton.
A lull in the action here as Banks stalls from top position.#T3#
Colton can't do much from the bottom here.
Colton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Colton tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Colton wants to control but Banks is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Banks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banks looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton tries to hold on but Banks postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Colton.#TD#
Colton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Colton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Colton working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Banks clinches. #TD2#
Banks pulls Colton into guard.
Colton trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Colton won't allow Banks to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Colton defends it easily.
Banks trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Colton defends easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Colton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Colton to the mat.
Caiden Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks pulls Colton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colton throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colton's guard. Nice move by Banks!#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Banks stands and throws Colton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Colton is looking for a sweep.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Colton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banks wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Banks controlling from mount.
Colton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Banks tries to control but Colton wriggling away.
Colton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks content just to control the position here. #T3#
Colton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Colton is looking to improve his position.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Banks drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banks looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL43
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Colton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Colton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryker tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Ryker 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.
Ryker postures up.
Ryker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Colton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryker uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Ryker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Colton!
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Colton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Colton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ryker is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The adventures of Ryker the control monster continue. Boring.
Ryker avoids the attempt from Colton to control.#T3#
Colton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Colton is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Colton is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryker has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryker controlling his opponent.
Colton is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Ryker 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##CL#
Colton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Colton successfully pulls guard.
Colton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryker controls the pace.
Ryker advances position into side control!
Ryker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colton is not content to let Ryker control the position. #T1#
Colton is looking for a sweep.
Ryker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryker controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Colton is looking to regain half guard here but Ryker keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryker controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ryker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryker tries to move to mount but Colton blocks the move with his legs. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Colton pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Colton decides to pull guard.
Colton being controlled here, momentarily.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Ryker trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Colton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Derrick Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryker content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton keeping full guard, as Ryker tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Colton moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Colton pulls Ryker into guard.
Colton keeping moving, preventing Ryker from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Colton moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.#TD#
Colton gets control of Ryker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Colton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colton looking to control.
Ryker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Colton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryker has passed into half guard!
Ryker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Colton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Colton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryker tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Ryker 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.
Ryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Colton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryker controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Colton clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Colton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryker is trying to stall. #TD#
Colton jumps into guard, dragging Ryker to the mat.
Ryker content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Colton looking for subs off his back but Ryker has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Colton actively working from the bottom here.
Colton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Colton is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryker wants to free his trapped foot but Colton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colton is looking for a sweep. Ryker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Ryker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Colton is trying to control but can't.
Ryker controlling the pace.
Colton wants to improve his position but Ryker is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Colton darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.#TD#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Ryker trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ryker stacks Colton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ryker!
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton trying to control but Ryker flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Colton trying to control the position but Ryker manages to sink in the hooks.
Colton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ryker.
Let's hope that Ryker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Colton tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Colton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Derrick Ryker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Colton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ryker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colton as Ryker tries to tie him up.
Ryker seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#TD#
Colton pulls guard successfully.
Ryker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Colton is looking for a triangle here but Ryker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ryker taking a breather here.
Colton is trying to work for a sweep but Ryker has mounted him!
Ryker prevents Colton from getting the reversal.
Colton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Derrick Ryker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryker wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton is looking to improve his position but Ryker isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ryker.#T3#
Colton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryker controlling the pace for now.
Colton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryker content just to control the position here.
Colton tries to hold on but Ryker postures up.#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.
Ryker looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryker controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Ryker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Colton closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Colton manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Colton looking for subs off his back but Ryker has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colton!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryker controlling his opponent.
Colton is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ryker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Colton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Colton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Colton stopping the sweep attempt from Ryker.#SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryker wants to control but Colton passes easily into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Ryker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Colton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ryker is trying to control but Colton manages to pass to mount!
Ryker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ryker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Colton controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryker working to try and regain half guard.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Ryker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ryker is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ripp Colton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Derrick Ryker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryker 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derrick Ryker!
Derrick Ryker gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Banks clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Colton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Colton is trying to keep Banks in close. #SUB2#
Colton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Colton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton looks winded!#T1#
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton is trying to control the position but Banks postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Banks clinches. #TD2#
Colton manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Colton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banks escapes and throws Colton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Banks wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy.
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Colton is letting Banks control him for a moment.
Colton wants to control but Banks postures up.#T3#
Colton is looking for a sweep.
Colton keeps trying to improve his position.
Colton struggling a bit here.
Colton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banks off and has taken his back!
Banks tries to break free.
Colton controlling from the back.
Colton is not going to allow Banks to sit and survive in this position.
Banks avoids the strikes from Colton. #T4#
I really don't envy Banks right now.
Banks trying to control the position but Colton manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Colton is riding his opponent, not letting Banks buck him off.
Banks trying to control the hands but Colton breaks the grip.
Banks can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton 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##CL2#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Banks jumps guard and drags Colton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks seems keen to control Colton's posture.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Colton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colton controlling from side mount.
Banks is trying to control Colton's posture but Colton avoids it.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Colton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banks wants to control but Colton postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Colton is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks 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.
Banks wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Banks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colton trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer. #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.
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is taking a breather. Colton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Banks gets control of Colton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks looking to control.
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 Caiden Banks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Colton moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Colton manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Colton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Colton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.#SUB2#
Colton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Banks seems content to control.
Further stalling from Banks.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Colton tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Colton trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks passes to side control.
Colton is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks just content to control the position.
Colton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Banks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Colton is looking to get to half guard.
Banks controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Banks wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely.
Banks avoids the attempt from Colton to control.
Ripp Colton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Colton is looking to improve his position.
Colton is trying to control but Banks passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Banks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banks trying to control the position but Colton is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Banks pulls Colton into guard. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Colton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!#T1#
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Colton keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Banks struggling a bit here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Colton controls the position from side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks tries to bench press Colton off him but Colton keeps the position.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Banks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Colton jumps into side control!#T3#
Colton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Colton rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Colton to the mat.
Banks wants to control but Colton passes easily into half guard.
Colton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Colton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
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 Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Colton pulls guard. #SUB#
Colton working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #SUB#
Colton working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Well, if Banks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg. #T1#
Colton trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colton is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Colton tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colton postures up. #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.#SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is trying to control Colton's posture but Colton avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caiden Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Colton keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Colton is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Colton is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Colton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Colton reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Colton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB2#
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Colton is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Colton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Colton there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Kivi scores with a hook to the body. Colton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kivi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kivi with a hook.
Ripp Colton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kivi catches Colton napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Colton to the canvas! #ROC#Colton 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!
Kivi loads up on a big left hand. Colton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kivi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Colton can't hide his disappointment, as Kivi celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristo Kivi!
A victorious Kristo Kivi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Colton clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Colton decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into side control.
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Banks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Colton is trying to improve his position.
Banks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Colton's legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks gets to mount! Colton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Colton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Colton is desperately trying to improve his position but Banks has a good base and remains in mount.
Colton tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Colton looks winded!
Colton keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Banks looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks prevents Colton from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Colton successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Colton wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Colton is trying desperately to improve position.
Colton is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.#T1#
Banks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Banks is stalling here but it's allowed Colton to get half guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Colton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is keen to just control but Colton is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Colton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard successfully.
Banks is pulling down on Colton's head to control his posture.
Banks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.#T4#
Colton sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Colton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Banks jumps guard.
Banks controlling Colton's posture. #SUB#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Banks is looking to control Colton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Banks is really struggling to control Colton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Colton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks trying to hold on to Colton's head to control him but Colton postures up.
Banks is pressing down on Colton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.#SUB#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Colton clinches up against the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Ripp Colton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Guirrez tries to bum rush Colton with a series of wild strikes but Colton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Guirrez drops Colton with a beautiful combination! Colton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guirrez is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Guirrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Colton gets a clinch. #TD#
Colton drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Colton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guirrez defends well.
Guirrez is looking to stand up but Colton won't let him. #SUB#
Colton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guirrez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guirrez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guirrez wants to stand but Colton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU2#
Guirrez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Colton is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Guirrez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Colton has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raul Guirrez!

Event: HRL23 Jackson vs Ayari
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Colton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Colton manages to pull guard.
Kato postures up. #SUB#
Colton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colton controls Kato momentarily but Kato frees himself.
Kato trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton looking for a triangle here. Kato is fighting it but it looks tight! Colton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kato is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL21
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton fails to pull guard.
Colton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kato to keep the fight standing.
Kato looking to stall.
Kato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Colton backwards.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripp Colton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kato looking to stall.
Colton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kato walks away with a smile on his face. Colton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kato taking a breather.
Come on Kato - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL#
Colton rushes Kato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton jumps guard but Kato stands there with Colton around his waist. Colton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kato scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.#T1#
Kato taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Kato.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kato trying to stall but Colton improves his position.
Kato pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato has closed the distance and engaged Colton in a clinch.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Kato displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colton up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Kato will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colton up against the cage.
Kato is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawunyo Kato.#CL2#
Kato moves into the clinch.
Colton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kato has Colton pushed against the cage.
Kato is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Kato's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kato looking to slow down the pace here.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #SUB#
Kato is sitting in close to Colton's body. Colton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kato is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kato is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Colton.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ripp Colton!

Event: HFL17 Colby vs Natta
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton gets a clinch.
Kato is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Kato stalling in the clinch but Colton improves position.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kato wants to stall. #TD#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kato uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Colton pushes a forearm under Kato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Kato has him pressed against the cage.
Colton tries to pull guard but Kato holds him up against the cage and eventually Colton drops back down to his feet.
Kato stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kato trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Colton pushes a forearm under Kato's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kato is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ripp Colton!

Event: HFL13:Jang Jai vs Pappalardi
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Wylde throws a head kick that Colton semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.#CL2#
Wylde forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde.
Colton jumps guard but Wylde stands there with Colton around his waist. Colton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Colton pulls guard.
Wylde controlling from the top position.
Colton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Colton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SUB2#
Wylde has gone for a leg lock! Colton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wylde's guard.#REVR#
Wylde wants to control but Colton passes easily into half guard.
Wylde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Wylde is trying to control but Colton manages to pass to mount!
Wylde is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Colton controlling the position easily from mount.
Colton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wylde is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wylde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wylde keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Colton content just to control the position here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wylde is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wylde wants to hold on but Colton pushes him away.
Wylde is looking to get to half guard.
Colton controlling the position easily from mount.
Wylde is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wylde has managed to clinch.
Wylde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Colton 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.
Colton prevents a body shot from Wylde.
Colton is trying to pull guard but Wylde turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Colton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wylde just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wylde putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Colton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Colton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wylde walks away with a smile on his face. Colton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ripp Colton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wylde rushes Colton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Colton jumps guard but Wylde stands there with Colton around his waist. Colton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wylde is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wylde working Colton over with knees to the body.
Wylde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde lands an elbow that stopped Colton in his tracks for a moment.
Wylde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wylde pressing his opponent against the cage.
Colton tries to pull guard but Wylde won't allow it. #T1#
Wylde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wylde is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wylde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wylde lands an elbow just above Colton 's eye.
Colton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wylde tries a knee to the head but Colton blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wylde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Wylde. #TD#
Colton drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Colton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wylde stays in close to Colton's body and controls the position. #T2#
Colton has his hands on Wylde's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Colton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wylde doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wylde manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wylde wants to get up but he can't break Colton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Colton is trying to control the position but Wylde postures up.
Wylde trying to control the position from guard on top but Colton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wylde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Colton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wylde tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Colton looking for a triangle here. Wylde is fighting it but it looks tight! Colton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wylde is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ripp Colton!

Event: HRL3: Oystenteller vs Lemon
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Colton tries to clinch #TD#
and Fischer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Colton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colton is trying to keep Fischer in close. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fischer postures up.
Fischer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Colton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fischer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Colton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fischer defends it easily.
Fischer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colton is trying to keep Fischer in close. #T1##SUB2#
Colton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Colton looking for a triangle here. Fischer is fighting it but it looks tight! Colton pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fischer is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ripp Colton!

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