Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 118
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Norton stuns Ridley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Norton misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ridley throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Ridley walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton misses the body punch #CL2#
and Ridley counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridley tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ridley back against the cage.
Norton tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Norton misses with some punches. #BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily. #T1#
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Leonard Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridley misses with a body punch
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley connects with a body shot that sends Norton's belly button to the back.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
BOOM! Norton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ridley. Ridley tries to recover but Norton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ridley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Ridley throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ridley throws a front kick aimed at Frost's knee but Frost avoids it well.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost. #TD#
Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ridley on his heels. He'll look to pass Ridley's guard now, I'm sure.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ridley wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A low kick from Ridley is predictable there #TD#
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridley!
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Ridley regains half guard.
Frost controlling the pace.
Ridley manages to get to full guard.
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Frost wants to pass the guard but Ridley is keeping the position.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frost wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ridley throws a body shot but no joy. #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.
Frost ducks right into an uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley misses the jab.
Frost slips under a jab.
Ridley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Ridley throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Frost counters with a single leg into guard. Ridley didn't expect that.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ridley for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Frost dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ridley misses with a wild body shot.
Ridley throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ridley avoids it really well and circles away.
Ridley throws a hook but Frost avoids it easily.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Ridley is quick to defend against it.
Ridley misses with a hook #TD#
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ridley's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ridley's guard.
Ridley trying to control but Frost postures up.
Ridley 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.
Ridley is not content to let Frost control the position.#T1##SUB#
Frost is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ridley is just riding it out for now. Frost eventually gives up the hold.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Frost trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura but Ridley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Frost is looking to pass Ridley's guard but actually Ridley recovers to full guard.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Frost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Frost wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridley misses with a hook. Frost ducked under it nicely.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Ridley misses with a straight left.
A big left from Ridley misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost darts in looking for a takedown but Ridley gets double underhooks and turns Frost into the cage.
Ridley tries to circle away but Frost has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Ridley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frost defending well as Ridley loads up on a big left hand.
Frost dives in and grabs Ridley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ridley pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley scores with a jab to the head.
Ridley fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridley sprawls and moves away.
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Ridley.
Frost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley 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.#R3#
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Ridley avoids it well and moves away.
Ridley throws a front kick aimed at Frost's knee but Frost avoids it well.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Ridley digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridley as he avoids it easily.
Ridley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Ridley falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Frost counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ridley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Frost dives into side control. #T1##REVB#
Frost is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Frost swings around for an armbar but Ridley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Frost's guard.
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Ridley stays in close to Frost's body and controls the position.
Ridley stands and throws Frost's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Frost is trying to get back to half guard.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ridley taking a breather here. #T3#
Frost is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it.
Ridley trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost tries to buck Ridley off but Ridley is having none of it.
Frost regains half guard.
Frost holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Frost is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ridley works his way into side control.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Ridley happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley misses with a low kick.
Frost tries to counter with a takedown but Ridley is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ridley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Frost slips under a jab.
Ridley misses with a double jab.
Ridley misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Frost decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ridley's guard.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Frost taking a breather here.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frost wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Ridley is looking to regain half guard here but Frost keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost wants to control for a moment but Ridley uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ridley is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ridley won't allow Frost to pass to mount.
Frost slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Frost slips a straight right by Ridley.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ridley won't be happy with that.
Ridley is not content to let Frost control the position.
Frost misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Frost stalls from top position.#SUB#
Frost tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Ridley can't do much from the bottom here.
Ridley trying to remain calm as Frost controls from the top position.
Frost tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Frost trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
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.

Eric Frost had his way with Luke Ridley in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ridley scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Ridley misses. #TD#
Frost fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ridley to the ground. Frost is now in Ridley's guard.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ridley pulls Frost in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridley jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A swing and a miss from Ridley.#TD#
Frost shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ridley's guard.
Frost is stalling in the full guard.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ridley is adopting a defensive guard.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ridley throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ridley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from Ridley misses.
Ridley throws a series of punches but Frost avoids them all with ease.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley is the new welterweight champion!
Luke Ridley very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MILF 120 Jovonovich vs Ridley
Date: Sep 11, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Jovonovich misses the target. #CL#
Jovonovich has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Jovonovich gets control of Ridley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jovonovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jovonovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jovonovich keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass. #SUB#
Jovonovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jovonovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley 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.
Ridley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Jovonovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Jovonovich throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridley uses it to pass to side control.
Jovonovich is trying to control Ridley's posture but Ridley avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face as Ridley controls the position.
Jovonovich tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jovonovich trying to remain calm as Ridley controls from the top position.
Jovonovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jovonovich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Ridley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jovonovich is looking to reverse the position.
Ridley controlling the position.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Ridley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jovonovich will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Jovonovich is trying to escape the position but Ridley is controlling the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ridley tries to stand but Jovonovich is controlling his head.
Jovonovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jovonovich wants to control but Ridley postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ridley controls the position.
Jovonovich struggling a bit here.
Jovonovich is trying to escape the position but Ridley is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt. #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.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jovonovich instigates a clinch.
Ridley throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ridley breaks from the clinch.
Jovonovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridley.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Jardani Jovonovich has been cut.
Ridley misses with a low kick as Jovonovich jumps back.
Jovonovich wants to clinch.
Jovonovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich'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#
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and clinches.
Ridley misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridley needs to keep his hands up - Jovonovich had a free shot at his head there.
Ridley avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.#BC2#
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Jovonovich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ridley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Jovonovich forces Ridley back against the cage and clinches.
Ridley working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ridley.
Ridley working hard to break the clinch.
Jovonovich fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Jovonovich pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1##SUB#
Jovonovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
My spies in Roosters Coop inform me that Ridley has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Jovonovich has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jovonovich is looking to get back to full guard here but Ridley has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jovonovich being controlled for a moment.
Jovonovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Luke Ridley has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Ridley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ridley controlling the position.
Jovonovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ridley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ridley working away.
You can see the frustration on Jovonovich's face as Ridley controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jardani Jovonovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Ridley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jovonovich jumps guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Ridley's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Ridley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jovonovich holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ridley can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Ridley breaks from the clinch.
Jovonovich tries to clinch there but Ridley circles away.
Luke Ridley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jovonovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ridley.
Jovonovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovonovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by Jovonovich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Ridley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jovonovich.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridley misses with a looping right.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jardani Jovonovich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jovonovich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jardani Jovonovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jovonovich's hands.
Some wild striking there from Ridley.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jovonovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ridley tries to keep at a distance but Jovonovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ridley tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but Ridley has him pressed against the cage.
Ridley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovonovich tries to pull guard but Ridley holds him up against the cage and eventually Jovonovich drops back down to his feet.
Ridley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridley.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jovonovich stalling. #T1#
Ridley tries to break free but Jovonovich pushes him back against the cage.
Jovonovich has Ridley pressed against the cage, preventing Ridley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jovonovich leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ridley wants to break free but Jovonovich has control.
Jovonovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ridley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jardani Jovonovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jovonovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ridley walks away with a smile on his face. Jovonovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ridley cracks Jovonovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridley swings for the body but Jovonovich moves out of range.
Ridley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Ridley scores with a shot to the body.
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jovonovich dodges the punch combination from Ridley.
Jovonovich tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it. #T2##TD#
Jovonovich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ridley!
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!
Jovonovich trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Jovonovich tries to advance to mount but Ridley denies him.
Jovonovich is looking to take a break and control but Ridley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ridley is trying to improve his position.
Jovonovich wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Jovonovich tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jovonovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ridley, who protects the arm well.
Jovonovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ridley keeps working.
Jovonovich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ridley can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovonovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Jovonovich avoids it with no problem.
Jovonovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jovonovich walks into a straight right hand from Ridley.
Luke Ridley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jovonovich missing with a left hand there. Ridley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ridley 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Luke Ridley waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Ridley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahim tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rahim has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Rahim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ridley regains guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridley is retaining full guard.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Ridley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Ridley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Ridley's brow.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ridley is trying to control but can't.
Rahim is nestled in close to Ridley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Rahim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ridley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Rahim defends easily.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ridley's head.
Rahim trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Ridley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ridley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ridley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rahim frees his head nicely. Oh but Ridley has switched to an armbar! Rahim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MILF 113 Ridley vs Vargas
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ridley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Ridley avoids it with no problem.
Ridley lands with an overhand left.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Ridley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vargas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vargas's guard now, I'm sure.
Vargas wants to control the position but Ridley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ridley is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position.
Ridley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Ridley drops an elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Ridley is looking to advance position but Vargas won't allow it. #SUB#
Ridley wants to work for an arm triangle but Vargas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridley lands a nice short elbow.
Ridley working Vargas over with strikes.
Ridley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Ridley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Ridley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vargas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T2#
Ridley lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vargas is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Ridley tightening his grip on Vargas, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB#
Ridley working for the choke.
Ridley thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vargas is trying to break free. #T3#
Vargas trying to control the action but Ridley just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ridley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vargas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ridley throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Ridley working for the choke.
Ridley lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vargas's head.#T4##SUB#
Ridley is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Vargas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ridley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Ridley!
A relieved looking Luke Ridley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MILF 107 Montana vs Ridley
Date: Jul 26, 2024

#R1##CL#
Montana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ridley to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Ridley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Montana darts in and clinches Ridley up against the cage.
Montana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ridley's efforts to push away.
Ridley misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Montana drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Montana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Montana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.#SUB#
Montana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Montana has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Montana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Montana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ridley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Montana is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley stays in close to Montana's body and controls the position.
Montana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Montana is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ridley rolls with it to try and escape but Montana cranks on the arm and Ridley is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Montana!

Event: MILF 103 Enter the Mainland
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Frost passes Ridley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ridley is controlling Frost's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ridley tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ridley defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ridley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ridley trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up. #SUB#
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Ridley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost trying to pass the guard but Ridley defending well. #SUB#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
Frost wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ridley trying to get back to full guard but Frost takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Frost's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Frost looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ridley wants to control but Frost is having none of it.
Ridley can't escape the position. #SUB#
Frost is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ridley is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Frost!
Eric Frost retains his lightweight title!
Eric Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 09, 2024

#R1#
Ridley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Ridley.
Schlager is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlager was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Schlager tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ridley takes a swing at Schlager's ribcage but misses.
Schlager takes one to the chin there.
Ridley lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ridley scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Schlager checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schlager steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Ridley there.
Schlager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Schlager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridley.
Ridley scores with a body shot. #T1#
Ridley scores with a decent looking hook.
Ridley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schlager.
Ridley misses the jab.
Schlager tries to counter by closing the distance.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlager uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridley.
Ridley sets himself, and Schlager steps forward looking for the clinch! Ridley avoids it this time.
Ridley punishes Schlager's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Schlager 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ridley throws a right and a left that Schlager avoids nicely.
Schlager steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ridley.
Ridley lands with a right hand.
Ridley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schlager looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Schlager wants to clinch
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schlager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridley.
Jab by Ridley.
Schlager has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ridley finds it's way round the side to connect with Schlager's head.
Schlager wants to clinch.#CL2#
Schlager has closed the distance and engaged Ridley in a clinch. #T3#
Schlager tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ridley smiles and moves away.
Ridley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Schlager darts in and clinches Ridley up against the cage.
Schlager effectively controlling the action here.
Schlager jumps guard but Ridley stands there with Schlager around his waist. Schlager gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schlager leaning against his opponent. #TD2#
Schlager jumps guard and drags Ridley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ridley.
Ridley content to control rather than advance.
Schlager is pressing down on Ridley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Ridley works over Schlager with some ground and pound from guard.
Schlager being controlled here, momentarily.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlager is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Schlager working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ridley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ridley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Schlager has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ridley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ridley 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. #SUB2#
Schlager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ridley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Schlager is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ridley with a nice cross.
Ridley catches Schlager with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by Schlager.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
Ridley lands with a nice combination. Schlager backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager walks into a straight right hand from Ridley.#CL2#
Schlager has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlager stalling in the clinch but Ridley improves position. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schlager avoiding damage as Ridley throws knees to the body. #BC#
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Ridley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schlagers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ridley misses with a hook.
Schlager wants to counter the offense by Ridley and move into the clinch position.
Ridley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schlager wants to counter the offense by Ridley and move into the clinch position.
Ridley misses the jab.
Luke Ridley is winning the standup battle so far.
Schlager is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
Ridley looks to land a right hand but Schlager moved out of range.
Schlager takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ridley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Ridley's corner calls for a 1-2. Ridley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ridley lands with a cross.
Ridley scores with a sloppy right hand. Schlager should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ridley lands a nice shot that snaps Schlager's head back.
Ridley throws a shot from downtown. Schlager moves away and avoids it.
Schlager takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Schlager slips the punch.
Schlager wants to counter the offense by Ridley and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Ridley swings for the body but Schlager moves out of range.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlager can do to turn this around?
Schlager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlager's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schlager scrambles back to his feet.
Ridley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridley misses the shot to the body.
Schlager tries to counter by closing the distance.
A left lands for Ridley.
Schlager tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley throws the kick towards the body but Schlager avoids it.
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlager tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
A jab from Ridley finds it's way through Schlager's defenses.
Ridley sizes up Schlager with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schlager moves out of range of the strikes.
Schlager is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Ridley - just one landing.
Schlager has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schlager takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schlager takes one to the chin there.
Schlager wants to clinch
and Ridley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schlager avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ridley throws a good cross that connects.
Schlager avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schlager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridley digs a good body shot into Schlager's ribs.
Ridley lands a jab to Schlager's midsection.
Schlager wants to clinch
and Ridley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager wants to clinch.#T1#
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schlager moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Ridley lands a body shot.
Schlager dodges the punch combination from Ridley.
Ridley misses with a hook. Schlager ducked under it nicely.
Ridley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schlager. Schlager circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Ridley misses. #T2#
Schlager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridley.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ridley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schlager at a distance.
Ridley scores with a shot to the body.
Schlager uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridley.
Ridley scores with a jab.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridley. Schlager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schlager.
Schlager takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Ridley scores with a nice strike.
Ridley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schlager doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schlager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Ridley.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlager was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Ridley misses with a hook.
Schlager tries to clinch
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridley. Schlager does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schlager tries to clinch
letting Ridley counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Ridley.
Ridley swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Schlager holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schlager jumps guard but Ridley stands there with Schlager around his waist. Schlager gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Ridley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley lands with a right hand.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schlager wants to counter the offense by Ridley and move into the clinch position.
Marc Schlager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridley jabs Schlager to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridley, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luke Ridley!

Luke Ridley wins by unanimous decision!
As Luke Ridley got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That was awesome the 12th and the 9th end up in the championship. Two fighters who had bumps along the road and still believed. Thx MILF for an awesome season!'.

Event: The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 08, 2024

#R1#
Leeuwenhoek tried to score with a low kick but Ridley checks it.
Leeuwenhoek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leeuwenhoek connects with the punch.
Ridley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek moves forwards but Ridley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leeuwenhoek slips a jab from Ridley.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Leeuwenhoek slips the punch.
Ridley throws a sloppy head kick and Leeuwenhoek moves out of range easily.
Leeuwenhoek with a nice calf kick.
A head kick from Leeuwenhoek lands but Ridley takes it in his stride.
Remy Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley misses with a looping left.
Leeuwenhoek feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ridley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridley swings for the body but Leeuwenhoek moves out of range.
Ridley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a solid leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ridley at a distance. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leeuwenhoek, as that shot connected.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ridley swings widly with a right hand
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a good low kick that Ridley was not able to check.
A jab from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek feints and then cracks Ridley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridley down.
Ridley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
Leeuwenhoek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ridley. That did some damage!
Ridley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Ridley looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeuwenhoek is just out of range.
A lazy left from Leeuwenhoek finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley throws out a loose jab but Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Ridley misses with a double jab.
Leeuwenhoek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridley. #T2#
Leeuwenhoek throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ridley.
Ridley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leeuwenhoek tries a head kick but it misses.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leeuwenhoek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridley.
Leeuwenhoek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Leeuwenhoek throws a chopping leg kick but Ridley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leeuwenhoek as he jumps to the side.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leeuwenhoek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leeuwenhoek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Ridley is predictable there
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a low kick, right behind Ridley 's knee.
Leeuwenhoek feints and then cracks Ridley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridley down. #T3#
Leeuwenhoek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick that misses
and Ridley counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Leeuwenhoek misses
and Ridley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Remy Leeuwenhoek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
Ridley misses with an uppercut
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ridley is out of range and Leeuwenhoek settles back down.
Ridley looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeuwenhoek is just out of range.
Ridley misses with a jab to the body
and Leeuwenhoek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leeuwenhoek swivels and escapes.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a leg kick but Ridley saw it coming and moves away.
Ridley tries to counter with a takedown but Leeuwenhoek is quick to defend against it.
Leeuwenhoek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeuwenhoek throws a sloppy head kick and Ridley moves out of range easily.
That kick from Leeuwenhoek tenderised Ridley's leg. Ridley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leeuwenhoek.#T4#
Leeuwenhoek throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Leeuwenhoek tenderised Ridley's leg. Ridley is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Leeuwenhoek misses its intended target.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head kick but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Ridley.
Ridley misses with a right hand
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridley blocks a low kick nicely.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a jab.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a head kick.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a leg kick.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leeuwenhoek feints and then cracks Ridley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ridley down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick from Leeuwenhoek lands but Ridley takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leeuwenhoek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek slips a jab from Ridley.
Leeuwenhoek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridley's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Ridley does it's job there.
Ridley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridley.
Ridley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leeuwenhoek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ridley looks to score with a jab to the body but Leeuwenhoek is just out of range.
Leeuwenhoek moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy right hand but Ridley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a straight left.
Ridley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leeuwenhoek lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridley's sensitive parts. #TD#
Ridley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leeuwenhoek napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ridley scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leeuwenhoek to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Ridley crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Ridley are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Ridley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Leeuwenhoek!
Ridley lands a big shot there that rocks Leeuwenhoek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ridley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ridley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #SUB#
Ridley looking for a guillotine from mount but Leeuwenhoek is having none of it. #SUB#
Ridley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Leeuwenhoek can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ridley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leeuwenhoek is looking to escape.
Ridley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Leeuwenhoek because Ridley loaded up on that one. #T2#
Ridley lands a couple of good shots and Leeuwenhoek has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeuwenhoek can't escape the position. #SUB#
Ridley is persistently looking for the submission but Leeuwenhoek is defending it well.
Leeuwenhoek covering up well and avoiding damage. #SUB#
Leeuwenhoek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ridley.
Leeuwenhoek tries to escape but Ridley has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3#
Ridley punches the canvas rather than the man.
Ridley scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Leeuwenhoek is looking for a way out.
Ridley throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Leeuwenhoek!
Ridley has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Leeuwenhoek.
Ridley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Ridley has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Leeuwenhoek is defending well but eventually Ridley manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Leeuwenhoek has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 07, 2024

#R1#
Frost is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ridley.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Frost has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Ridley. Those never looked like landing.
Ridley throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ridley sprawls and moves away.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ridley connects with a crisp jab.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley misses with a wild body shot.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost slips a jab from Ridley.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridley connects with a crisp jab.
Frost slips under a jab.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost blocks a jab.#T1#
Ridley looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Ridley throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Ridley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frost to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Frost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost pushes down on Ridley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Ridley.
Frost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Ridley working for a triangle but Frost defends it easily.
Ridley keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass. #SUB#
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ridley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ridley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Frost wants to sweep but no luck.
Ridley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Frost throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ridley uses it to pass to side control. #T4#
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Ridley throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ridley wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ridley working away.
Frost regains half guard.
Frost tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frost defending well though.
Frost wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy.
Ridley winds up and cracks Frost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ridley slips a nice elbow through Frost's hands, connecting with Frost's forehead.
Ridley wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Frost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Some wild striking there from Ridley.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ridley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Ridley avoids it well and moves away.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost feinted with a counter takedown.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Ridley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridley takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Frost closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ridley to the mat! Ridley manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Ridley striking off his back but it's not causing Frost any problems.
Ridley 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.#T1#
Frost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Frost drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ridley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ridley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ridley! #REVB#
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Frost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Frost tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Frost is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ridley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Frost actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Frost is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley.
Frost moves into full guard.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost is pulling down on Ridley's head to control his posture. #T3#
Ridley connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Frost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ridley is looking to work some ground and pound but Frost has wrist control.#SUB#
Frost is looking for a triangle here but Ridley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ridley wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Ridley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frost gets back to half guard.#T4#
Frost is trying is best to control the position here.
Frost continues to stall.
Ridley drops an elbow to the side of Frost's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Frost manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ridley avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ridley defends well.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ridley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ridley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Frost's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ridley!
Ridley gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Frost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Frost is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frost pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frost with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Frost is trying to control the action in half guard but Ridley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Frost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Frost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frost is looking to advance position but Ridley won't allow it.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frost tries to pass to full mount but Ridley defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Ridley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Frost wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frost in particular looking to stall.
Ridley is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard. #SUB#
Frost is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ridley sees it coming and defends easily.
Frost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ridley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ridley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley is still trying to improve position.
Frost wants to free his trapped foot but Ridley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eric Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Frost seems to be looking for submissions.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Frost prevents Ridley from getting a body triangle.
Ridley scores with punches to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ridley 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luke Ridley!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Luke Ridley!

Luke Ridley wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Luke Ridley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 15, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Ridley's head but Ridley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Ridley saw that one coming.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ridley throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Ridley tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Ridley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ridley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ridley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridley. That snapped Williams's head back.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ridley does it's job there.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ridley defends well and Williams ends up having to push Ridley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ridley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Williams 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!
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridley finish him?
Ridley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ridley checks a low kick from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Ridley misses the target.
Ridley throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Ridley slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Ridley counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Ridley thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
Ridley scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridley.
Ridley jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Williams tries to clinch
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ridley looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a hook but Ridley blocks it.
Jab from Ridley.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ridley checks a low kick from Williams.
Ridley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ridley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Ridley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ridley counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Williams walks straight into a right hand from Ridley - that's dropped him! Ridley jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Williams from any more punishment! Williams complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Ridley!
A victorious Luke Ridley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MILF 99 Night of Champions
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Ridley throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ridley 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.
Frost trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Frost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Frost wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ridley, who protects the arm well.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Frost wants to free his trapped foot but Ridley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Frost is looking for a kimura here.
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ridley trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Frost manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Frost wants to control the pace but Ridley is squirming around nicely.
Frost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Frost is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Frost extends the arm and Ridley is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Frost!
Eric Frost retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Eric Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MILF 91 Jovonovich vs Rahim
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Ridley catches From Statefarm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Jake From Statefarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from From Statefarm misses.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ridley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ridley throws a body punch but From Statefarm moves out of range.
The fighters circling - From Statefarm throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
From Statefarm pushes Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
From Statefarm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ridley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ridley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ridley working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Statefarm.
Ridley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch but From Statefarm keeps him there for the moment.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but Ridley holds him up against the cage and eventually From Statefarm drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridley.
Ridley misses with the head strike.
From Statefarm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
From Statefarm managing to block the knees to the body from Ridley. #TD2#
From Statefarm jumps into guard, dragging Ridley to the mat.
From Statefarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
From Statefarm looking for subs off his back but Ridley has passed one foot through into half guard.
From Statefarm tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
From Statefarm trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
From Statefarm trying to hold on to Ridley's head to control him but Ridley postures up.
From Statefarm is trying to control but Ridley passes into side control!
From Statefarm is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ridley controls the position.
Ridley working the head with strikes.
From Statefarm struggling a bit here.
From Statefarm tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Ridley in side control, throwing shots but From Statefarm defends.
From Statefarm is looking for a sweep.
From Statefarm sneaks back into half guard.
From Statefarm is trying is best to control the position here.
Ridley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
From Statefarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ridley is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
From Statefarm wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
From Statefarm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
From Statefarm is looking to improve his position.
Ridley with the ground and pound but From Statefarm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
From Statefarm has control of Ridley's left arm, preventing Ridley from doing any damage.
Ridley content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Ridley tries to stand but From Statefarm is controlling from the bottom.
Ridley tries to free his leg and advance position but From Statefarm is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
From Statefarm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now From Statefarm is on top in guard. #REVB#
From Statefarm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley looking for a sweep. Not yet Ridley, not yet.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - From Statefarm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
From Statefarm misses with a head kick.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from From Statefarm.
Ridley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
From Statefarm fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
From Statefarm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ridley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Ridley moves out of range as From Statefarm throws a body kick.
From Statefarm walks into a straight right hand from Ridley.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Ridley moves away
and Ridley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
From Statefarm has closed the distance and engaged Ridley in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Statefarm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridley letting From Statefarm take a breather here.
Ridley is trying to break the clinch but From Statefarm is controlling him.
Ridley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
From Statefarm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ridley smiles and moves away.
From Statefarm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridley.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridley circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
From Statefarm just misses with a punch to the body.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from From Statefarm. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
Ridley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ridley throws a shot to the body.
From Statefarm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridley.
From Statefarm moves in looking to clinch but Ridley pushes him off.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that From Statefarm can do to turn this around?
Ridley throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
From Statefarm clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ridley.
Ridley swings wildly with an uppercut but From Statefarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Ridley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ridley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridley.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
From Statefarm closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luke Ridley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luke Ridley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake From Statefarm.
From Statefarm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #TD2#
From Statefarm decides to pull guard.
Ridley postures up.
Ridley wants to pass the guard but From Statefarm is keeping the position.
Ridley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
From Statefarm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
From Statefarm being controlled here, momentarily.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley scoring with some ground and pound.
Ridley is stalling in the full guard.
From Statefarm working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom.
From Statefarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
From Statefarm has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
From Statefarm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ridley uses from the top position.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
From Statefarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ridley is one step ahead there.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake From Statefarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Ridley.
From Statefarm misses with a head kick.
From Statefarm throws a lazy head kick
and Ridley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luke Ridley is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but From Statefarm circles away quickly and effectively.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully.
From Statefarm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ridley tries to break free but From Statefarm pushes him back against the cage.
Ridley wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.#CL2#
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
From Statefarm jumps guard and drags Ridley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
From Statefarm looking for a guillotine here but Ridley defends easily.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Ridley is proving a slippery customer.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
From Statefarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
From Statefarm controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Ridley connects with a couple of short punches.
Ridley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
From Statefarm is looking for a triangle but Ridley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
From Statefarm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Ridley controlling from the top position.
From Statefarm keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
From Statefarm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
From Statefarm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
From Statefarm controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself. #SUB2#
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ridley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ridley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
From Statefarm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. From Statefarm is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridley, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: MILF 77 Frost VS Walls
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Igor scoring well with a low kick there.
Igor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Igor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ridley on the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Ridley.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freaky Igor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley throws a lazy right hand but Igor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Igor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Igor moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Ridley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igor.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igor.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igor manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Ridley.#CL#
Igor has managed to clinch.
Ridley wants to take the fight to the mat but Igor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Igor on the inside.
Igor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Igor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Igor is defending well for now.
Igor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Igor stalling in the clinch but Ridley improves position. #T1#
Igor stalling the fight.
Ridley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Igor blocks a body shot from Ridley.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ridley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ridley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ridley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Igor digs a right hand into Ridley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ridley's gas tank.
Ridley working aggressively here.
Ridley is struggling to control the position.
A short body shot lands from Igor as the two fighters clinch.
Igor working aggressively here.
Igor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Igor tries to throw a body punch but Ridley avoids it by throwing Igor back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Igor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Igor digs a right hand into Ridley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ridley's gas tank.
Ridley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Igor up against the cage.
Igor blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Igor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ridley wants a takedown but no success here.
Ridley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igor stalling in the clinch.
Igor pushes Ridley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Igor throws a head punch that misses.
Igor lands a shoulder strike.
Ridley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ridley prevents a body shot from Igor.
Igor working aggressively here.
Igor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ridley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igor backwards.
Igor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Igor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridley controls his hands.
Igor works on Ridley's body with a couple of short punches.
Ridley throws a punch but it's blocked by Igor. #T3#
Ridley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Igor has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Igor as Ridley tries to tie him up.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Igor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Ridley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Igor uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ridley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridley tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Igor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Igor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Igor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Igor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Igor defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ridley has his foot on Igor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Igor works his way back into a safe position though.
Igor preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Ridley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igor is aware though and is defending well.
Ridley controls Igor momentarily but Igor frees himself. #SUB2#
Ridley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Igor defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Igor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Igor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ridley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igor tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Igor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ridley, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Ridley taking a breather.
Igor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridley has a couple of punches blocked by Igor.
Igor struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridley controls his hands.
Igor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridley's elbow.
Ridley misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Igor.
Ridley blocking some punches.
Igor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ridley.
Igor lands a hook that snaps the head of Ridley backwards. #T1#
Ridley stalling in the clinch but Igor improves position.
Igor lands a nice shot to the body.
Igor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Igor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Igor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ridley blocks a body shot from Igor.
Igor lands a left hand. #BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igor.
Ridley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Igor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igor connects with a leg kick.
Igor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ridley.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Igor.
Igor defending well as Ridley loads up on a big left hand.
Igor lands a nice shot that snaps Ridley's head back.
Igor throws a hook but Ridley blocks it.
Igor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ridley.
Igor throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igor thumps Ridley with a low kick.
Ridley misses with an uppercut. Igor saw that one coming.#T2#
Ridley checks a low kick from Igor.
Igor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Igor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ridley's head backwards.
Ridley throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Ridley scores with a nice right hand.
Igor tries to clinch there but Ridley circles away.
Igor blocks a jab.
Igor tries to clinch there but Ridley circles away.
Igor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Igor throws a solid leg kick but Ridley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Igor.
Ridley looks to land a right hand but Igor moved out of range.
Igor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ridley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Ridley is rocked!
Igor avoids the body shot from Ridley.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Igor finish him?
Ridley misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Igor.
Igor tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.
Ridley seems to have recovered his senses.
Igor connects with a crisp jab.
Igor scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Igor as he connects with a hook.
Ridley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Igor defending well as Ridley loads up on a big left hand.
Ridley checks a leg kick.
Freaky Igor is winning the standup battle so far.
Igor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Igor.
Igor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridley's sensitive parts.
Ridley checks a leg kick nicely.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Igor avoids it easily.
Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igor.
Igor jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Igor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Igor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ridley working aggressively here.
Igor lands with a left to the head.
Ridley working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ridley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Igor moves in looking to clinch but Ridley pushes him off.
Igor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridley walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Igor. #T4#
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!
Ridley misses with a hook.
Ridley throws an overhand right that lands on Igor's shoulder, as Igor tries to avoid the shot.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Ridley throws a shot from downtown. Igor moves away and avoids it.
Igor scores with a nice strike.
Igor tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Ridley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch lands to the side of Igor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Igor throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Igor throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ridley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Igor!
Ridley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ridley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Igor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ridley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Freaky Igor dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Igor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily.
Good exchange - Igor coming out on top.#CL#
Igor pushes Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
Igor pushes Ridley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Igor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridley throws a head punch that misses.
Igor dips a shoulder and cracks Ridley with a mighty uppercut! Ridley falls back against the cage and Igor unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ridley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Igor screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Igor!

Event: MILF 68 Serrano VS Walton 2
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Walls is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ridley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walls lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Luke Ridley has been cut.#TD2#
Walls throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ridley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Walls is in Ridley's guard.
Walls preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Ridley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Walls passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Ridley prevents Walls from improving position.
Walls is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ridley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Walls.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Ridley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ridley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Walls off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walls manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ridley's guard. Nice work there by Walls.
Ridley looking for a sweep. Not yet Ridley, not yet. #T1#
Ridley is working hard here to advance position.
Ridley pulls Walls in close to prevent any damage.
Walls passes Ridley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls is pressing down on Ridley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ridley is holding on for now.
Walls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ridley!
Walls throws some wild stikes that Ridley manages to avoid easily.
Walls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#Ridley is rocked!#SUB2#
Walls working for a guillotine from mount but Ridley is in no mood to give up.
Oh Ridley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridley working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Walls jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ridley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walls grinds an elbow into Ridley's temple. #T2#
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Walls has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ridley seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Walls with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Walls lands a big shot to the head and Ridley winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Augustus Walls!
Augustus Walls took some time post fight to say the following; 'I CLEARLY FELT THE TAP!'.

Event: MILF 61 Reilly vs Leeuwenhoek
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
Ridley connects with a right hand. Knight shakes it off.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Ridley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ridley misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ridley to regain full guard.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight 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.
Ridley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knight's head.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley throws an elbow that misses. Knight uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ridley's guard. Nice move by Knight!#REVB#
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Ridley has wrist control.#T1#
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ridley is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Knight stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ridley has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Knight manages to get his head free but now Ridley has transitioned to an armbar! Knight grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ridley! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Ridley!
A relieved looking Luke Ridley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MILF 49 Igwe vs Young
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ridley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington trying to control the position but instead, Ridley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Washington into the cage.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington jumps guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Ridley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington misses with a hook.
Ridley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridley.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and pushes Ridley back into the cage.#BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Washington tries to clinch but Ridley is having none of it. #T1##CL#
Ridley gets tackled into the cage by Washington. Washington maintains the clinch.
Ridley trying to land knees to the body.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ridley walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ridley misses with a straight right.
Washington wants to clinch up but Ridley keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington moves in looking to clinch but Ridley pushes him off.
Ridley lands a really nice looking cross but Washington seems unphased.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley unleashes a big counter combination but Washington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ridley misses with the combination.
Ridley slips a jab from Washington.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Ridley tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington tries to pull guard but Ridley won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington avoiding damage as Ridley throws knees to the body.
Ridley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ridley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ridley is looking to break free of the clinch but Washington has double underhooks.
Washington is looking to control Ridley's arms but Ridley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridley is defending well for now.#BC2#
Ridley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ridley throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.#CL#
Washington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ridley, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridley.
Washington prevents Ridley from breaking the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Washington decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Washington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ridley 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.
Ridley works over Washington with some ground and pound from guard.
Ridley trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley is working Washington over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Ridley defends easily. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ridley is pushing down on Washington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Ridley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ridley passes to side control. #T4#
Washington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ridley moves nicely into side control.
Washington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Washington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ridley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Washington wants to improve his position but Ridley is controlling well.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ridley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily.
Ridley slips a nice elbow through Washington's hands, connecting with Washington's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Washington tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridley circles away.
Ridley throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ridley throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ridley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington misses with a straight left.
Ridley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Washington slips a jab from Ridley.
Washington seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
Washington clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
Washington blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##TD2#
Ridley has picked Washington up - he's going for a ride! Ridley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Washington is staying active underneath Ridley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley moves nicely into side control.
Ridley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Washington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ridley. #SUB2#
Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Ridley. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Ridley is keen to just control but Washington is a slippery customer.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a triangle but Ridley pushes his legs off easily.
Ridley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Washington has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley pushes down on Washington's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Ridley there. #T3#
Ridley winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Washington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes.
Ridley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley controlling the pace. #SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Washington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Washington taking some punishment here, with Ridley in his half guard.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well. #SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Washington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ridley pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Ridley winds up and cracks Washington with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Washington actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but Washington defending well. #SUB#
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washington is not content to let Ridley control the position.#SUB2#
Ridley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ridley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ridley lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Justice Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ridley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luke Ridley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridley misses with a hook.
Ridley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ridley lands with a nice body punch.
Washington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Washington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ridley cracks Washington with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Washington falls to his knees and Ridley doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Featherweight
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Pierce misses with an uppercut. Ridley saw that one coming.
Pierce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley misses with the combination.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierce moves away from the strike by Ridley.
Pierce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pierce just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
It seemed like Ridley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Pierce slips the punch.
Pierce is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ridley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pierce is able to avoid easily.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.#CL2#
Ridley closes the distance and pushes Pierce back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Ridley tightens his grip and picks Pierce up, before dumping him to the ground. Pierce manages to land in guard.
Pierce controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ridley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierce wants to sweep here but Ridley controlling him for the moment.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ridley stops Pierce from standing up.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierce has Ridley pulled in close to control his posture.
Pierce definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridley postures up in Pierce's guard and throws a big left but Pierce blocks it. #SUB2#
Ridley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ridley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Ridley is working Pierce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ridley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ridley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierce's guard.
Ridley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ridley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pierce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ridley.
Pierce is looking to improve his position.
Pierce is trying to stand up here but Ridley is controlling him well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley prevents Pierce from improving his position.
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Ridley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Pierce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pierce tries to roll over but Ridley keeps him under control.
Pierce wants to control but Ridley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ridley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pierce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ridley on the ground.
Ridley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pierce wants to get back to his feet.
Pierce missing with punches from the bottom.
Ridley working the head and body with strikes.
Pierce trying to control but Ridley postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridley lands a nice short elbow.#ROC2#Pierce is rocked!
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Ridley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Pierce is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierce tries to kick Ridley off but Ridley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Pierce trying to hold on to Ridley's head to control him but Ridley postures up.
Pierce seems to have got his legs back now.
Ridley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pierce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ridley working over Pierce with some ground and pound. Pierce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pierce is trying to get back to full guard.
Ridley winds up and cracks Pierce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ridley trying to control from half guard but Pierce is working away.
Ridley winds up and cracks Pierce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pierce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierce tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ridley lands strikes from half guard.
Ridley prevents Pierce from standing back up.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
Ridley is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Pierce misses with a hook. Ridley ducked under it nicely.
Ridley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ridley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierce defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pierce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Ridley wants to clinch up but Pierce keeps it at a distance.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ridley drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Pierce avoiding damage as Ridley throws knees to the body.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Pierce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridley scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Pierce is trying to break the clinch but Ridley is controlling him.
Pierce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pierce is trying to force a seperation but Ridley has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce tries to break free but Ridley pushes him back against the cage.
Ridley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pierce fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierce keeps the fight on the outside.
Pierce throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Ridley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ridley cracks Pierce with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin Pierce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley misses with a straight left.
Pierce was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierce moves away.#T2#
Ridley throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ridley finds it's way through Pierce's defenses.
Ridley throws a body punch but Pierce moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pierce misses the target.
Pierce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pierce manages to avoid it.
Pierce throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Pierce's head but Pierce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martin Pierce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley slips under a jab from Pierce.
Ridley blocks a jab.
Ridley misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierce is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Pierce. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ridley moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Pierce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
Ridley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pierce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pierce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ridley throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ridley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ridley throws a lazy uppercut
and Pierce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ridley drives through and clinches with Pierce against the cage.
Ridley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ridley lands a left hand. #T4#
Pierce is trying to push Ridley away but Ridley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pierce tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Ridley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ridley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierce tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Pierce throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridley.
Pierce working aggressively here.
A short right from Ridley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley tries a body shot but Pierce blocks it.
Pierce lands with a left to the head.
Ridley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridley is leaning against Pierce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch but Ridley keeps him there for the moment.
Ridley scores with a hook to the body.
Ridley is stalling here.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce is looking to break free of the clinch but Ridley has double underhooks.
Pierce can't break the clinch.
Pierce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley 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#
A punch combination from Ridley misses.
Pierce misses with a hook.#CL2#
Ridley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierce blocking some punches.
Ridley prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Ridley prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pierce working hard to break the clinch.
Ridley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pierce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierce.
A right hand to the body from Ridley.
A right hand to the body from Ridley.
Pierce is trying to push Ridley away but Ridley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Ridley gets through Pierce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pierce wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ridley has him pressed against the cage.
Ridley just leaning against Pierce, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ridley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ridley tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierce avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierce.
Pierce being controlled against the cage.
Pierce is trying to break free.
Pierce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pierce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Ridley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pierce uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ridley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierce tries to stand but Ridley is controlling from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierce wants to stand but Ridley has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Pierce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ridley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierce has managed to get both his arms back between Ridley's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pierce is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ridley has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pierce is looking to defend but Ridley has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pierce! Ridley pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pierce taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MILF Playoff R2 Lightweights
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Machado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Machado has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
Machado jumps guard but Ridley stands there with Machado around his waist. Machado gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ridley misses with a body punch. #TD#
Ridley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Machado can't fight it off and eventually Ridley manages to take the fight to the floor. Machado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machado is trying to control the position but Ridley postures up. #SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machado has his foot on Ridley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ridley works his way back into a safe position though.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Machado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between Machado's legs - danger averted.
Ridley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ridley defends well.#SUB2#
Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ridley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Machado looking for a triangle here. Ridley is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ridley is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alvro Machado!
Alvro Machado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MILF Playoff R1 Lightweights
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Preston swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Preston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.
Ridley throws out a powerful jab.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Preston digs a good hook to Ridley's body.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Ridley's shoulder, as Ridley tries to avoid the shot.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Preston counters with a series of strikes. Ridley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Ridley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Preston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley darts in looking for a takedown but Preston gets double underhooks and turns Ridley into the cage.
A slow jab from Ridley misses its intended target.
Ridley slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ridley.
Preston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ridley's head.
Ridley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Preston blocks a jab.
Ridley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ridley misses with a takedown attempt
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston takes one on the button.#T2#
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
Ridley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Preston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Preston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Ridley swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Preston counter with a right hand.
Ridley works Preston's body with a nice hook.
Preston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ridley in his tracks.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridley has his takedown stuffed
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston slips a straight right by Ridley.#T3#
Ridley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Nice cross by Ridley.
Ridley slips under a jab.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Preston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridley swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
It looked like Preston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridley.
Ridley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preston defends well and Ridley ends up having to push Preston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ridley loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Ridley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big right from Preston misses.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Preston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridley drops his hands momentarily and Preston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Ridley is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ridley. Beautiful body shot.
Preston takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ridley lunges at Preston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Preston's hand.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridley as he connects with a hook.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
Ridley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Preston eats them both and turns towards Ridley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Ridley.
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 Mike Preston will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Preston needs to keep his hands up - Ridley had a free shot at his head there.
Preston walks into a jab.
Preston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Preston misses its target.
Ridley looks to throw the jab but Preston is out of range.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Preston misses the target.
Ridley misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
Preston throws a big counter combination but Ridley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Preston lands with a cross.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Preston avoids it easily.
Preston throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Ridley misses with a straight left.
Preston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ridley.
It looked like Preston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Ridley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridley.
Preston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike Preston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ridley shoots in but no luck this time.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Mike Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ridley moves away from the strike by Preston.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ridley, as that shot connected.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Preston slips a jab and a cross from Ridley.
Preston throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Preston.
Preston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Preston misses with a looping left.
Preston cracks Ridley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ridley misses with a takedown
and Preston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is looking to counter punch.
Ridley misses with a lunging right hand
and Preston counters with a left to the body.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridley.
Ridley misses with a left hand
and Preston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridley thinking.
Preston moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Preston connects with a body shot.
Preston fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ridley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ridley looks to clinch but Preston throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ridley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Preston!

Event: MILF 32
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Knight is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it. #TD#
Knight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is looking for a sweep.
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight cracks Ridley with a big right hand but Ridley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Ridley parries the strikes from Knight easily there. Knight is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ridley to escape.
Ridley is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Ridley defending against the ground and pound.
Ridley is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Ridley is trying to control Knight's posture but Knight avoids it.
Knight lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ridley avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knight.
Knight working the head with strikes.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knight cracks Ridley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ridley is not content to let Knight control the position.
Knight throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Knight in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Knight are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T2#
Check out the look on Knight's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ridley to see if he's OK.
Ridley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knight's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knight's back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Ridley looking to break Knight's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Knight remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ridley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ridley lands shots from the back.
Knight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knight covering up well and avoiding damage.
Knight trying to control the hands but Ridley breaks the grip. #T3#
Ridley struggling to land strikes to the head as Knight covers up.
Ridley connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Knight to escape the position.
Ridley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knight has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Ridley.
Knight trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Knight defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ridley's arms. #SUB2#
Ridley is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ridley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ridley punches Knight on the ear. #T4#
Ridley is trying to control but Knight is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Knight is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Knight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ridley.
Ridley tries to control but Knight wriggling away.
Ridley punching from mount but Knight doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ridley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley landing shots from mount.
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 Xavier Knight will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Knight misses.
Knight tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Knight somewhat.#TD#
Knight shoots in and bounces Ridley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ridley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Ridley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knight's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Knight seems keen to control Ridley's posture.
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it. #T1#
Ridley postures up in Knight's guard and throws a big left but Knight blocks it.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ridley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Knight dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ridley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ridley pushes down on Knight's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xavier Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Knight trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley wants to take a breather but Knight is having none of it.
Ridley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ridley connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple.
Knight avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridley.
Knight on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knight tries to get out of the position.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ridley is working away from the top position though.
Ridley trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridley's back!
Ridley tries to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Knight manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Knight avoiding Ridley 's attempts to control his hands.
Knight scores with strikes from the back.
Ridley can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley manages to reverse the position and now he's in Knight's guard. Nice work there by Ridley.
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Ridley from controlling successfully. #T4#
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ridley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ridley.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ridley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luke Ridley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridley! But no joy.
Ridley cracks a nice hook into Knight's ribs.
Knight tries for a takedown but Ridley circles away easily
and Ridley counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Knight looks for a takedown but Ridley sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Knight. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knight's head backwards.
Knight misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Ridley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ridley as he avoids it easily.
Ridley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ridley gets a double leg takedown into Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
Knight working a defensive guard here.
Ridley throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ridley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ridley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knight manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB2#
Ridley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ridley, into his guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ridley holds on and takes a little breather.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ridley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ridley is trying to control the position but Knight postures up.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##SUB2#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight cracks Ridley with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ridley is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ridley wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Ridley postures up. #T4#
Ridley throws a big elbow that misses.
Ridley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ridley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ridley landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is not content to let Ridley control the position. #SUB2#
Ridley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ridley 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Ridley!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Ridley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Jab by Ridley.
Ridley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haraguchi backs up against the cage.
Haraguchi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haraguchi blocks a jab.
Ridley catches Haraguchi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haraguchi fails with a takedown attempt.
Haraguchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haraguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ridley throws out the jab. #TD2#
Haraguchi looking to score a takedown here. Ridley is defending well but Haraguchi drives through and ends up in Ridley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Haraguchi from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haraguchi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ridley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haraguchi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ridley tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ridley is looking for a triangle but Haraguchi pushes his legs off easily.
Haraguchi passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ridley actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ridley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haraguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ridley!
Haraguchi prevents Ridley from getting the reversal.#T3#
Ridley is squirming around, avoiding Haraguchi's attempts to control the action.
Ridley working to try and regain half guard.
Ridley tries to hold on but Haraguchi postures up.
Haraguchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ridley is wriggling around trying to escape.
Haraguchi raining down shots from the mount!
Ridley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haraguchi is keen to just control but Ridley is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Haraguchi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haraguchi wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Haraguchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley wants to sweep here but Haraguchi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Haraguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Luke Ridley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haraguchi throws a nice looking combination but Ridley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haraguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ridley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haraguchi.
Haraguchi misses with a takedown attempt - Ridley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haraguchi shoots and misses
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Haraguchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ridley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ridley duly obliges.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley looks to land a combination but Haraguchi avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Ridley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley lands an overhand right.
Ridley lands a jab to the head.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Haraguchi walks into a left hand.
Ridley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haraguchi's head backwards.
Luke Ridley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haraguchi throws a right hand that Ridley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridley also avoids with ease.
Ridley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luke Ridley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shin Haraguchi.
Haraguchi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ridley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haraguchi somewhat.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haraguchi can do to turn this around?
Haraguchi is breathing heavily.
Ridley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridley scores with a punch to the head.
Ridley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridley scores with a nice strike.
Ridley lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Haraguchi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haraguchi's hands.
Ridley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ridley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ridley scores with the left hand. Haraguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Ridley misses with a hook
enabling Haraguchi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ridley misses. #TD2#
Haraguchi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ridley is trying to defend but Haraguchi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shin Haraguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ridley wants to control but Haraguchi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Ridley trying to get back to full guard but Haraguchi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ridley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ridley taking shots to the head.
Ridley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Haraguchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ridley wants to hold on but Haraguchi pushes him away.
Haraguchi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haraguchi landing punches.
Ridley is desperately trying to improve his position but Haraguchi has a good base and remains in mount.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Haraguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Haraguchi throwing strikes here but Ridley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Haraguchi looking to control but Ridley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ridley gets back to half guard.
Haraguchi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ridley controlling the position for now.
Ridley is looking for a sweep. Haraguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Haraguchi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Ridley lands a nice hook to Haraguchi's body. Haraguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Ridley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haraguchi doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Haraguchi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ridley was covering up waiting for the punch and Haraguchi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ridley controls Haraguchi momentarily but Haraguchi frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley seems keen to control Haraguchi's posture.#SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Haraguchi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haraguchi works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Haraguchi being controlled here momentarily.
Haraguchi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haraguchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ridley is tightening it up a little... Haraguchi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Haraguchi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Haraguchi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ridley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Ridley!
Our winner, Luke Ridley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UIW 10: Road to Champions 4
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Ellison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellison's waist but Ellison gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ridley off to one side.
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ellison throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ridley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Ellison.
Ridley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellison lands a slapping body shot.
Lee Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison throws a right and a left that Ridley avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridley misses the jab.
Ellison scores with a three punch combo!
Ellison misses with a body shot
and Ridley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Lee Ellison has been cut.
Ellison staying out of range there.
Ellison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Ellison throws a series of strikes that have Ridley backpedaling.
Ridley looks for a takedown but Ellison sprawls well.
Ridley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ellison circles away.
Lee Ellison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Ridley.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ridley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ridley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellison throws a combination. Ridley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Ridley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Ellison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ellison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ellison lands a jab.
Ellison just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee Ellison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Ellison. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ellison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ellison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ridley with a hook.
Ellison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ridley moves away.
Ellison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Ellison.
Ridley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ellison takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison scores with a body shot.
Ellison is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ellison is looking to wear down Ridley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ridley tries to bum rush Ellison with a series of wild strikes but Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ellison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Ridley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Ridley finds it's way through Ellison's defenses. #TD2#
Ridley shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellison's guard.
Ellison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ellison wants to stand but Ridley is controlling the position.
Ridley is working Ellison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ridley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ellison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ridley on the ground.
Ridley stops Ellison from standing up.
Ridley lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ellison is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Ellison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ellison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ellison lunges at Ridley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ridley's hand.
Ridley throws a hook to the side of Ellison's head but Ellison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ellison tries to bum rush Ridley with a series of wild strikes but Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Ridley feints the counter takedown.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily.
Ellison tries to bum rush Ridley with a series of wild strikes but Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ridley can do to turn this around?
Ridley avoids the body shot from Ellison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a body shot.
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellison.
Lee Ellison is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ellison misses with a body shot.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range. #T1#
Ellison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Ridley misses.
Ellison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ellison throws a series of punches but Ridley avoids them all with ease.
Ridley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Ellison.
Ellison lands a nice shot that snaps Ridley's head back.
Ellison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellison.
Ellison lands a nice looking body shot.
Ridley throws the left hand but Ellison avoids the punch easily.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
Ellison cracks a nice hook into Ridley's ribs.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range. #T2#
Ellison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ridley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ridley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellison.
Ridley wants to counter with a clinch but Ellison pushes him away.
Ellison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ridley backs up against the cage.
Ellison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ellison takes one to the chin there.
Ellison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ridley circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellison throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Ellison. No joy for Ridley on that attempt.
Ellison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ridley throws a jab when Ellison was well out of range.#T3#
Ellison misses with a double jab.
Ellison scores with a hook to the body. Ridley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ellison throws out a powerful jab.
Ridley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellison misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridley! But no joy.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ridley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellison misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Ridley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellison looks to score with a jab to the body but Ridley is just out of range.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ellison lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ridley backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellison with a nice cross.
Ellison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellison.
Ellison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ellison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridley. Ridley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ellison slips a jab and a cross from Ridley.
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ellison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellison misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Ellison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ellison'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ellison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ellison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Ridley tries to counter it with a takedown but Ellison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Ellison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellison scores with a body shot.
Ellison takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Ridley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellison misses with a straight right.
Ridley with the counter takedown but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley throws a hook but Ellison blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison swings for the body but Ridley moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Ridley misses the target.
Ellison ducks under a wild hook from Ridley.
It looked like Ellison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ridley.
Ellison scores with a shot to the body.
Ridley dodges the punch combination from Ellison.
Ellison misses with a two punch combination.
Ridley shoots in for a double leg but Ellison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ellison jabs at Ridley's body.
Ellison throws a right hand that Ridley ducks under and follows up with a left that Ridley also avoids with ease.
Ellison lands a body shot.
Ridley lands a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellison. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellison catches Ridley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Ridley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Ellison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ellison throws a body punch but Ridley moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ridley. That snapped Ellison's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellison misses with a few strikes there.
Ridley slips a jab from Ellison.
Ellison cracks Ridley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ellison looks to throw the jab but Ridley is out of range.
Ridley slips a jab and a cross from Ellison.
Ellison cracks a nice hook into Ridley's ribs.#KD2#
Ridley bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ellison! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Ellison is rocked!
Ridley gets to his feet and stands over Ellison, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ellison felt that one! Ridley unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ellison from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Ridley!
A relieved looking Luke Ridley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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