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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Gridlock
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Riddle circles away.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Dunn counters by moving into the clinch.
Dunn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dunn jumps guard.
#SU#
Riddle gets to his feet - Dunn follows without any prompting.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
Dunn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddle.
#TD2#
Riddle gets caught napping as Dunn dives in and scores a takedown. Riddle manages to retain guard.
Riddle pushes Dunn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Dunn is looking for the big counter here.
Riddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddle.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Riddle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riddle showed some decent athleticism there.
Dunn is looking to escape.#T1#
Dunn trying to control here.
Dunn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dunn.
Dunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dunn keeping full guard, as Riddle tries to pass.
Dunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Dunn keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dunn wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Dunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dunn controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riddle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dunn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dunn wants to stand but Riddle has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riddle throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riddle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riddle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dunn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunn fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gu Riddle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Riddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Riddle. Those never looked like landing.
Riddle throws out a leg kick but Dunn moves out of range and Riddle only half commits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddle.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Dunn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle throws a head kick that misses.
Riddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunn lands a right hook to the body.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Riddle circles away.
Dunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Dunn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Riddle takes a step back to recover.
Riddle fails to land the takedown.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Riddle.
An inside leg kick from Riddle misses.
Riddle swings for the body but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Dunn scores with a takedown into Riddle's guard.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet but Dunn passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Dunn prevents Riddle from improving his position.#T2#
Riddle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dunn.
Dunn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dunn trying to control from half guard but Riddle is working away.
Dunn is looking to advance position but Riddle won't allow it.
Dunn trying to control the action but Riddle is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dunn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riddle is refusing to be controlled, as Dunn sits in half guard.
Dunn is thwarting Riddle's attempts to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riddle!
Dunn content just to control the position here.
Dunn with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Dunn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Riddle is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Dunn has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Dunn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dunn lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Riddle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Riddle tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riddle.
Dunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riddle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riddle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Riddle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dunn defends well.#T1##SUB#
Riddle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dunn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Riddle.#SUB2#
Dunn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Riddle is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dunn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.
Riddle gets back to half guard.
Dunn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cole Dunn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunn wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Dunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Dunn is keen to just control but Riddle is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Riddle looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dunn passes into side control!
Dunn working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dunn taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dunn 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Dunn!
Cole Dunn gave a mention to Going The Distance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WOVA Fight Night: Vendetta
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Cordova missing with a left hand there. Riddle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Cordova.
Cordova lands with a right hand.
Cordova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riddle.#CUT#It looks like Gu Riddle has been cut.#CL2#
Riddle forces Cordova back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Cordova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Riddle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cordova off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordova lands a jab to the nose.
Cordova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riddle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cordova connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cordova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cordova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riddle's hands.#CL2#
Riddle moves into range and clinches up with Cordova.
Cordova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cordova gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riddle.
Riddle avoids a wild elbow strike from Cordova.#T1##TD#
Cordova turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cordova manages to end up in side control.
Riddle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sloppy strikes from Cordova. Those never looked like landing.
Cordova with the inside leg kick.
Cordova jabs Riddle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Riddle wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Devin Cordova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova catches Riddle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cordova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Riddle tries to get set, Cordova tries to push him back and clinch up but Riddle manages to avoid the attempt.
Cordova lands a jab to Riddle's midsection.#T2#
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cordova.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordova swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Riddle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cordova was covering up waiting for the punch and Riddle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.
Riddle won't allow Cordova to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cordova trying to strike off his back.
Riddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Riddle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cordova has his foot on Riddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Riddle 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.#T3#
Riddle wants to control from the top but Cordova keeps moving.
Riddle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Riddle trying to control but Cordova is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddle pushes down on Cordova's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Riddle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cordova is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Riddle has latched onto it... Big trouble! Riddle pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cordova is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Riddle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gu Riddle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Riddle tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Mcdonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Mcdonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Riddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcdonald pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mcdonald is working for a kimura but Riddle is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Mcdonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
Mcdonald trying to mount his opponent but Riddle defends it.
Mcdonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcdonald wants to pass to mount but Riddle is defending the position. #ES#
Riddle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcdonald is on him like a limpet, forcing Riddle back against the cage.#T2#
Mcdonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Riddle won't allow it.
Mcdonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Riddle to keep the fight standing.
Riddle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mcdonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mcdonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riddle avoids it.#TD#
Riddle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Riddle trying to control from half guard but Mcdonald is working away. #SUB#
Riddle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcdonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Riddle wants to pass to mount but Mcdonald is defending the position. #T3#
Mcdonald tries to get to full guard but Riddle has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riddle.
Mcdonald is trying is best to control the position here.
Riddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working. #SUB#
Riddle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcdonald is just riding it out for now. Riddle eventually gives up the hold.
Mcdonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riddle is working away from the top position though.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mcdonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcdonald.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Riddle from controlling successfully.
Mcdonald working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mcdonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Riddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gu Riddle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Mcdonald'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##CL#
Riddle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mcdonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riddle is defending well.#TD2#
Mcdonald jumps guard.
Riddle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle postures up.#T1##SUB#
Riddle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcdonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Riddle but great work by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald just content to control the position.
Mcdonald scores with punches from side control.
Mcdonald works to advance to full mount. Riddle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2#
Mcdonald looking for a guillotine from mount but Riddle is having none of it.
Mcdonald landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mcdonald with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Mcdonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mcdonald trying to control but Riddle is having none of it. #T2#
Mcdonald content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Mcdonald goes for an armbar but Riddle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Riddle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddle trying to control but Mcdonald is working from the bottom.
Mcdonald wants to sweep here but Riddle controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Riddle is looking to stand up but Mcdonald won't let him.
Riddle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Riddle wants to stand and escape but instead Mcdonald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcdonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Riddle looking for subs off his back but Mcdonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mcdonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riddle has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Mcdonald seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nick Mcdonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcdonald working the head and body with strikes.
Mcdonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcdonald is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riddle is staying active underneath Mcdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Mcdonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcdonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Mcdonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Mcdonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Riddle darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mcdonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Riddle's guard.
Mcdonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Riddle is retaining full guard.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald prevents Riddle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Riddle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcdonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcdonald is looking to advance position but Riddle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Mcdonald tries to reverse the position but Riddle maintains control.
Riddle tries to control but Mcdonald wriggling away.
Mcdonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcdonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Riddle is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcdonald wants to get back to full guard.
Riddle is pressing down on Mcdonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcdonald is holding on for now. #T2#
Riddle is trying to control. Mcdonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddle passes to side control.
Mcdonald is looking to reverse the position.
Riddle wants to control for a moment but Mcdonald uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to improve his position but Riddle is controlling well.
Riddle wants to advance to full mount but Mcdonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Riddle won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here. #T3#
Mcdonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mcdonald is adopting a defensive guard.
Riddle passes Mcdonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcdonald wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy.
Riddle is stalling here. Mcdonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Riddle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mcdonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Riddle gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Mcdonald is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riddle is staying active underneath Mcdonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcdonald stops Riddle from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Mcdonald.
I think Mcdonald 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nick Mcdonald!
Nick Mcdonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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