Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BBFC FIGHT NIGHT 10
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ryuunosuke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo is working Ryuunosuke over against the cage.
Bravo misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Ryuunosuke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryuunosuke controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bravo advances position into side control!#SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Bravo controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke is looking to reverse the position.
Ryuunosuke keeps trying to improve his position.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuunosuke keeps working.
Ryuunosuke is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuunosuke keeps working.
Ryuunosuke is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Bravo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bravo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bravo trying to control the position but Ryuunosuke is working away. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bravo has hold of Ryuunosuke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ryuunosuke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bravo cranks the arm and Ryuunosuke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ryuunosuke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Edgar Bravo!
A very excited looking Edgar Bravo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BBFC Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 26, 2021

#R1#
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryuunosuke's waist but Ryuunosuke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ryuunosuke. #CL2#
Ryuunosuke has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch. #TD2#
Ryuunosuke jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turner has gone for a leg lock! Ryuunosuke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.#REVB#
Turner being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryuunosuke defends well.#SUB#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryuunosuke defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ryuunosuke seems to have locked his on tight now - Turner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ryuunosuke, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Checkmate Championship 18
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye moves away
and Ryuunosuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuunosuke is looking to clinch but Hematopoye is avoiding it.
Hematopoye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryuunosuke moves in looking to clinch but Hematopoye pushes him off.
It seemed like Hematopoye was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hematopoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hematopoye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hematopoye takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hematopoye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hematopoye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hematopoye circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye swinging wildly here.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Hematopoye keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuunosuke takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Hematopoye's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ryuunosuke under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Hematopoye circles away.
Hematopoye doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Hematopoye is having none of it.
Hematopoye unleashes a big counter combination but Ryuunosuke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Ryuunosuke clinches up with Hematopoye and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Hematopoye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up but Hematopoye circles away and keeps his distance.
Hematopoye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryuunosuke moves to clinch but Hematopoye breaks away
and Hematopoye counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryuunosuke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hematopoye paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hematopoye tries to keep at a distance but Ryuunosuke has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hematopoye breaks from the clinch.
Hematopoye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryuunosuke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ryuunosuke has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hematopoye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryuunosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Hematopoye circles away.
Hematopoye goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryuunosuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Ryuunosuke is rocked!
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Hematopoye keeps it at a distance.
Oh Ryuunosuke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Hematopoye has cracked Ryuunosuke with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Hematopoye lands another huge swinging hook and Ryuunosuke tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ryuunosuke, before Hematopoye can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nou Hematopoye!
Our winner, Nou Hematopoye, 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: Checkmate Contenders 9
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Conner forces Ryuunosuke back against the cage and clinches.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryuunosuke controls his hands.
Conner is working Ryuunosuke over against the cage.#BC2#
Conner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch.#CL2#
Conner moves into range and clinches up with Ryuunosuke.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke can't get the takedown. #TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Conner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Conner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conner has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Conner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Conner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryuunosuke has his foot on Conner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conner works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Conner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ryuunosuke has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Conner is looking to defend but Ryuunosuke has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Conner! Ryuunosuke pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Conner taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
A very excited looking Rikuto Ryuunosuke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Checkmate Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Buchanan wants to clinch.#CL#
Ryuunosuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Buchanan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buchanan uses it to pass to side control.
Ryuunosuke is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan advances nicely into full mount.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to improve his position but Buchanan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryuunosuke is squirming around, avoiding Buchanan's attempts to control the action.
Ryuunosuke tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Ryuunosuke looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Ryuunosuke is looking to get to half guard.
Ryuunosuke is working hard here to advance position.
Buchanan avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Ryuunosuke can't escape the position. #T2#
Buchanan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ryuunosuke is trying desperately to improve position.
Buchanan controlling the position easily from mount.
Buchanan trying to control but Ryuunosuke is having none of it.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Ryuunosuke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buchanan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Buchanan avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Ryuunosuke bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Buchanan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buchanan keeping moving, preventing Ryuunosuke from controlling successfully.
Ryuunosuke wants to pass the guard but Buchanan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Buchanan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Buchanan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Buchanan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryuunosuke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Ryuunosuke drops back looking for a leg! Buchanan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buchanan manages to kick Ryuunosuke off! Ryuunosuke jumps back into Buchanan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Buchanan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryuunosuke is aware though and is defending well.
Ryuunosuke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buchanan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryuunosuke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buchanan defends it well.
Buchanan is trying to control but can't.
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 Rikuto Ryuunosuke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Ryuunosuke drives through and clinches with Buchanan against the cage. #TD#
Ryuunosuke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Buchanan uses from the top position.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buchanan trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for subs off his back but Buchanan has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Buchanan is looking to take a break and control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke trying to hold on to Buchanan's head to control him but Buchanan postures up.
Buchanan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buchanan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryuunosuke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Buchanan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Buchanan trying to control but Ryuunosuke is having none of it.
Buchanan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Buchanan trying to control but Ryuunosuke is having none of it.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away. #T3#
Ryuunosuke is squirming around, avoiding Buchanan's attempts to control the action.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape the mount.
Buchanan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryuunosuke wants to hold on but Buchanan pushes him away.
Ryuunosuke is working to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke tries to lock up and control but Buchanan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buchanan looking to control but Ryuunosuke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buchanan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryuunosuke to take his back!#T4#
Ryuunosuke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Buchanan wants to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Ryuunosuke tries to get to full guard but Buchanan has control of the leg.
Buchanan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryuunosuke!
Buchanan wants to control the pace but Ryuunosuke is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuunosuke is working to get back to half guard.
Buchanan misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Buchanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Ryuunosuke forces Buchanan back against the cage and clinches.
Buchanan tries to pull guard but Ryuunosuke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ryuunosuke pulls Buchanan into guard. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for a guillotine here but Buchanan defends easily.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buchanan wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Ryuunosuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buchanan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buchanan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Buchanan uses it to pass to side control.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Buchanan keeps moving and retains side control.
Buchanan gets to mount! Ryuunosuke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Buchanan wants to control the pace but Ryuunosuke is squirming around nicely.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Buchanan is having none of it.#T2#
Ryuunosuke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Buchanan postures up.
Ryuunosuke gets back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke is trying to get back to full guard.
Buchanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuunosuke keeps working.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Buchanan is keeping busy. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Buchanan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Buchanan!
Ryuunosuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ryuunosuke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ryuunosuke trying to control from the bottom.
Buchanan is keen to just control but Ryuunosuke is a slippery customer.
Buchanan is taking a breather. Ryuunosuke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buchanan is keen to just control but Ryuunosuke is a slippery customer.
Ryuunosuke is looking to control Buchanan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryuunosuke avoid being mounted?
Buchanan trying to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke defending well. #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.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryuunosuke has a hand on Buchanan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Buchanan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ryuunosuke is looking to get to half guard.
Buchanan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ryuunosuke is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buchanan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryuunosuke is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chase Buchanan.
I think Buchanan 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Buchanan!

Event: Checkmate Contenders 7
Date: Nov 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up
and Manson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Manson throws a nice looking combination but Ryuunosuke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Ryuunosuke pushes Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryuunosuke.
Manson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manson tries to bum rush Ryuunosuke with a series of wild strikes but Ryuunosuke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Manson is having none of it.
Ryuunosuke takes one to the chin there.
Manson lands a nice looking body shot.
Manson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryuunosuke at a distance.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryuunosuke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryuunosuke's head.#CL#
Ryuunosuke has closed the distance and engaged Manson in a clinch.
Ryuunosuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Manson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke 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##SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manson is aware though and is defending well.
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryuunosuke is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Manson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manson has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Ryuunosuke wants to hit a sweep here but Manson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ryuunosuke there!
Manson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Manson is having none of it.#T2#
Manson looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Manson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ryuunosuke to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ryuunosuke shrugs it off.
Ryuunosuke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Manson's arms. #SUB2#
Manson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ryuunosuke! Can he survive? No! He's out! Manson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Manson!
A relieved looking Charles Manson 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: Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a right hand that Ryuunosuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryuunosuke also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ryuunosuke gets a clinch.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryuunosuke is defending well.#TD#
Ryuunosuke gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryuunosuke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryuunosuke keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas wants to stand but Ryuunosuke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Ryuunosuke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thomas!
Sloppy strikes there by Thomas.#T1#
Thomas tries to stand but Ryuunosuke is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ryuunosuke is looking to reverse the position.
Ryuunosuke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thomas pushes Ryuunosuke off looking to stand but Ryuunosuke dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryuunosuke. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is trying for a kimura here. Thomas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ryuunosuke wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Checkmate Championship 9
Date: Sep 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Blackburn misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuunosuke looks to clinch
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryuunosuke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Blackburn keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Blackburn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuunosuke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn lands with a cross. #CL2#
Ryuunosuke gets a clinch.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Blackburn. #TD2#
Ryuunosuke pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackburn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blackburn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Blackburn 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 Ryuunosuke.
Ryuunosuke takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Blackburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blackburn wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy.
Blackburn is really struggling to control Ryuunosuke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryuunosuke is not content to let Blackburn control the position. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryuunosuke down.
Blackburn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Blackburn working over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound. Ryuunosuke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Ryuunosuke taking some punishment here, with Blackburn in his half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Blackburn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blackburn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackburn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackburn slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Blackburn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blackburn moves into full mount! Ryuunosuke won't be happy about that!
Ryuunosuke wants to hold on but Blackburn pushes him away.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Ryuunosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke tries to hold on but Blackburn postures up.
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Blackburn tries to control but Ryuunosuke wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blackburn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blackburn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Ryuunosuke.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryuunosuke can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Ryuunosuke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackburn uses from the top position.
Blackburn trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle but Blackburn pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Ryuunosuke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has an active guard here but Blackburn has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Ryuunosuke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blackburn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryuunosuke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blackburn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Blackburn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blackburn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blackburn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape the mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Blackburn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blackburn wants to control the pace but Ryuunosuke is squirming around nicely.
Blackburn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn breaks from Ryuunosuke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blackburn cracks Ryuunosuke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blackburn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ryuunosuke is in a horrible position here. Blackburn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ryuunosuke really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Blackburn controlling the position easily from mount.
Ryuunosuke working to try and regain half guard.
Blackburn lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackburn avoids the attempt from Ryuunosuke to control.
Blackburn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Blackburn lands a big elbow. #ROC#Ryuunosuke is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke tries to lock up and control but Blackburn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackburn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ryuunosuke looks a forlorn figure.
Ryuunosuke is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?#T4#
Blackburn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackburn has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ryuunosuke's face.
A big strike lands for Blackburn! That's really hurt Ryuunosuke and he's turned his back - Blackburn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Blackburn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn very nearly forgot to thank Conviction 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: Checkmate Championship 7
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett takes a swing at Ryuunosuke's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ryuunosuke moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ryuunosuke drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke has his feet on Tomsett's thighs here. He's pushed Tomsett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tomsett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn scores with a body shot.
Ryuunosuke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryuunosuke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chulalongkorn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chulalongkorn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chulalongkorn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up.
Ryuunosuke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chulalongkorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryuunosuke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chulalongkorn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryuunosuke is looking to clinch. #T1#
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Rikuto Ryuunosuke has been cut.
Ryuunosuke doesn't manage to clinch there - Chulalongkorn circles away.
Ryuunosuke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryuunosuke moves away from the strike by Chulalongkorn.
Ryuunosuke misses with a body shot.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch but Chulalongkorn moves away
and Chulalongkorn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch up but Chulalongkorn keeps it at a distance.
Chulalongkorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryuunosuke momentarily.
Ryuunosuke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rikuto Ryuunosuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuunosuke moves in looking to clinch but Chulalongkorn pushes him off.
Chulalongkorn takes a swing at Ryuunosuke's ribcage but misses.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch there but Chulalongkorn circles away.
Ryuunosuke wants to clinch but Chulalongkorn slips to the side
and Chulalongkorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ryuunosuke tries to close the distance and clinch but Chulalongkorn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chulalongkorn misses the target.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch
letting Chulalongkorn counter with a right hand.
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!
Chulalongkorn keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chulalongkorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chulalongkorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chulalongkorn misses with a straight left.
Chulalongkorn throws a good cross that connects. #ROC#Ryuunosuke is rocked!
Chulalongkorn drops Ryuunosuke with a naaaaasty hook - Ryuunosuke is in real trouble here! Chulalongkorn dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnificent Chulalongkorn!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn is the new featherweight champion!
Magnificent Chulalongkorn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryuunosuke misses with a head kick.
Ryuunosuke moves in looking to clinch but Blackburn pushes him off.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryuunosuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryuunosuke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackburn, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard. #SUB2#
Blackburn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryuunosuke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blackburn has managed to get both his arms back between Ryuunosuke's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) inform us that Ryuunosuke has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blackburn passes Ryuunosuke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Blackburn is pressing down on Ryuunosuke's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryuunosuke is holding on for now.
Ryuunosuke is refusing to be controlled, as Blackburn sits in half guard.
Blackburn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Blackburn.
Blackburn is looking to take a break and control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn trying to control the action but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom.
Ryuunosuke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing that Blackburn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn looking to pass the guard.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blackburn passes into half guard.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Ryuunosuke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke moves into full guard.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
Blackburn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackburn defends it easily.#T3#
Blackburn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryuunosuke controls Blackburn momentarily but Blackburn frees himself.
Blackburn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blackburn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for a guillotine here but Blackburn defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blackburn is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blackburn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryuunosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackburn passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Blackburn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ryuunosuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blackburn controls the position.
Ryuunosuke can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Blackburn stalls from top position.
Ryuunosuke manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn wants to free his trapped foot but Ryuunosuke is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn content to control rather than advance. #T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blackburn passes to side control.
Blackburn tries to move to mount but Ryuunosuke blocks the move with his legs.
Blackburn is working hard here to advance position.
Ryuunosuke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Ryuunosuke defends it.
Blackburn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryuunosuke keeps working. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blackburn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ryuunosuke tries to get to full guard but Blackburn has control of the leg.
Blackburn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blackburn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryuunosuke is refusing to be controlled, as Blackburn sits in half guard.
Blackburn is looking to advance position but Ryuunosuke won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.
Ryuunosuke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryuunosuke.
Emiliano Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blackburn is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle here but Blackburn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blackburn lands a nice forearm strike.
Blackburn working the body and head with strikes.
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Ryuunosuke is not content to let Blackburn control the position.
Ryuunosuke tries to buck Blackburn off but Blackburn is having none of it.
Blackburn wants to control but Ryuunosuke is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blackburn is chipping away with strikes.
Ryuunosuke tries to improve position but can't.
Blackburn controlling the position.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryuunosuke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blackburn trying to control the position but Ryuunosuke is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuunosuke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryuunosuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn looks to throw the jab but Ryuunosuke is out of range. #TD#
Blackburn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackburn showed some decent athleticism there.
Blackburn winds up and cracks Ryuunosuke with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn tries to pass to full mount but Ryuunosuke defends it. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blackburn pulls his head out easily.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blackburn passes into side control!
Ryuunosuke is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackburn works to advance to full mount. Ryuunosuke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ryuunosuke is looking to improve his position but Blackburn isn't that keen on the idea.
Blackburn working Ryuunosuke over with strikes here.
Blackburn controlling his opponent.
Ryuunosuke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryuunosuke can do to turn this around?
Ryuunosuke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Blackburn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke actively working from the bottom here.
Blackburn wants to pass the guard but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Blackburn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blackburn trying to mount his opponent but Ryuunosuke defends it.
Blackburn working over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound. Ryuunosuke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blackburn. Oh but Ryuunosuke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blackburn goes limp - he's gone! Ryuunosuke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - HC looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
HC gets tackled into the cage by Ryuunosuke. Ryuunosuke maintains the clinch.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikuto Ryuunosuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryuunosuke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
I was talking to Ryuunosuke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HC walks away with a smile on his face. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from HC. #T1#
Ryuunosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
As HC tries to get set, Ryuunosuke tries to push him back and clinch up but HC manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HC, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
HC throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
HC avoiding damage.
HC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HC tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
HC controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
HC is struggling to control the position.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HC walks away with a smile on his face. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL#
Ryuunosuke moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps into guard, dragging HC to the mat. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. HC defends it easily.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing HC from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HC is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HC doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HC manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
HC must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
HC working some strikes from top position.
HC postures up in Ryuunosuke's guard and throws a big left but Ryuunosuke blocks it.
HC lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Ryuunosuke has his foot on HC's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HC works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryuunosuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryuunosuke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HC works over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound from guard.
HC postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HC throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HC is aware though and is defending well.
HC trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom.
HC distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryuunosuke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HC chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HC scoring with some ground and pound.
HC wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reece HC will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HC, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ryuunosuke decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! HC has his hands clasped together but Ryuunosuke extends and breaks HC's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryuunosuke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
An out of breath Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Conquest XI: Kindzal v Ryuunos
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kindzal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryuunosuke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kindzal has his hands clasped together but Ryuunosuke extends and breaks Kindzal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryuunosuke.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Conquest VIII: Name v Unknown
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Taistelija cracks a nice hook into Ryuunosuke's ribs.
Taistelija pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ryuunosuke has managed to clinch.
Ryuunosuke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taistelija is defending well.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taistelija just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but Taistelija holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikuto Ryuunosuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Taistelija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryuunosuke being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Taistelija's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Taistelija is trying to force a seperation but Ryuunosuke has the dominant position.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but Taistelija stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryuunosuke manages to pull guard.
Taistelija stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryuunosuke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Taistelija should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ryuunosuke has tightened it up now! Taistelija should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC - Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 04, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Gilchrist tries to keep at a distance but Ryuunosuke has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gilchrist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Gilchrist has hold of one of Ryuunosuke's legs. Ryuunosuke is fighting the takedown attempt but Gilchrist gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilchrist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilchrist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryuunosuke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilchrist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilchrist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gilchrist passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ryuunosuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gilchrist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryuunosuke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Gilchrist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gilchrist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryuunosuke tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gilchrist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryuunosuke can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gilchrist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ryuunosuke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryuunosuke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gilchrist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Ryuunosuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#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.
Ryuunosuke tries to buck Gilchrist off but Gilchrist is having none of it.
Gilchrist is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ryuunosuke's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ryuunosuke is trying to control Gilchrist's posture but Gilchrist avoids it.
Ryuunosuke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryuunosuke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Gilchrist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilchrist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilchrist looking to control. #SUB#
Gilchrist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryuunosuke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gilchrist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryuunosuke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryuunosuke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryuunosuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryuunosuke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryuunosuke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryuunosuke trying to control but Gilchrist is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke drops back looking for a leg! Gilchrist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gilchrist manages to kick Ryuunosuke off! Ryuunosuke jumps back into Gilchrist's guard.
Ryuunosuke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryuunosuke pushing down on Gilchrist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gilchrist is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryuunosuke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rikuto Ryuunosuke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Ryuunosuke drives through and clinches with Gilchrist against the cage. #TD2#
Ryuunosuke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gilchrist uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gilchrist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryuunosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has an active guard here but Gilchrist has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke is trying to control but Gilchrist passes into side control!
Ryuunosuke struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a sweep.
Gilchrist working the body and head with strikes.
Ryuunosuke struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gilchrist is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Gilchrist'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#
Gilchrist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryuunosuke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Ryuunosuke manages to get back to half guard.
Ryuunosuke manages to get to full guard.
Gilchrist with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle here but Gilchrist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryuunosuke can't do much from the bottom here.
Gilchrist lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryuunosuke down. #SUB#
Gilchrist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Ryuunosuke is trying to control Gilchrist's posture but Gilchrist avoids it.
Ryuunosuke sneaks back into half guard.
Ryuunosuke gets full guard.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a triangle but Gilchrist pushes his legs off easily.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Gilchrist from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gilchrist drops back looking for a leg! Ryuunosuke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryuunosuke manages to kick Gilchrist off! Gilchrist jumps back into Ryuunosuke's guard.
Gilchrist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryuunosuke is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilchrist is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gilchrist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryuunosuke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryuunosuke has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ryuunosuke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gilchrist keeping full guard, as Ryuunosuke tries to pass.
Ryuunosuke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuunosuke throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryuunosuke forces his way into half guard.
Ryuunosuke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rikuto Ryuunosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3##CL2#
Ryuunosuke rushes Gilchrist and presses him up against the cage.
Gilchrist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryuunosuke just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke jumps guard and drags Gilchrist to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilchrist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gilchrist has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Gilchrist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryuunosuke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryuunosuke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilchrist is aware though and is defending well.
Ryuunosuke can't keep his opponent in guard - Gilchrist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gilchrist seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for subs from the bottom but Gilchrist mounts him!
Ryuunosuke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryuunosuke regains half guard.
Ryuunosuke gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has his foot on Gilchrist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilchrist works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryuunosuke is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gilchrist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryuunosuke defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryuunosuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Gilchrist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryuunosuke wants to pass the guard but Gilchrist is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke has gone for a leg lock! Gilchrist slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryuunosuke's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gilchrist is aware though and is defending well.
Gilchrist trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryuunosuke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gilchrist uses it to pass to side control.
Gilchrist working away.#SUB#
Gilchrist tries for a kimura but Ryuunosuke is defending well.
Ryuunosuke wants to get back to his feet.
Ryuunosuke is looking to regain half guard here but Gilchrist keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Gilchrist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gilchrist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gilchrist looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Ryuunosuke wants to control but Gilchrist postures up.
Gilchrist lands some shots froms side control.
Ryuunosuke gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gilchrist pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sonny Gilchrist did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilchrist.
Gilchrist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryuunosuke defends it nicely.
Ryuunosuke throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gilchrist counters with a single leg into guard. Ryuunosuke didn't expect that.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Gilchrist from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gilchrist drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gilchrist jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gilchrist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke working for submissions but it's allowed Gilchrist to get to half guard. #T1#
Gilchrist is thwarting Ryuunosuke's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gilchrist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryuunosuke is just riding it out for now. Gilchrist eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke with the active half guard here but Gilchrist passes nicely into side control.#SUB#
Gilchrist tries for a kimura but Ryuunosuke is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Ryuunosuke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryuunosuke tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Gilchrist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ryuunosuke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilchrist is just riding it out for now. Ryuunosuke eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke seems to be working for a kimura but Gilchrist defends the submission attempt.
Gilchrist is refusing to be controlled, as Ryuunosuke sits in half guard.
Gilchrist missing with punches from the bottom.
Gilchrist is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilchrist defends it well. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryuunosuke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilchrist keeps working.
Ryuunosuke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gilchrist defending well though. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gilchrist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rikuto Ryuunosuke dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ryuunosuke tries to clinch up.
Gilchrist drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryuunosuke sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Ryuunosuke pulls guard successfully.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing Gilchrist from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gilchrist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gilchrist has gone for a leg lock! Ryuunosuke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gilchrist's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gilchrist working for a triangle but Ryuunosuke defends it easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Gilchrist is looking for a triangle but Ryuunosuke pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Ryuunosuke trying to control but Gilchrist is working from the bottom.
Ryuunosuke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Gilchrist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryuunosuke postures up in Gilchrist's guard and throws a big left but Gilchrist blocks it.
Ryuunosuke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gilchrist works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Gilchrist escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryuunosuke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gilchrist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryuunosuke controlling from the top position.
Gilchrist controls Ryuunosuke momentarily but Ryuunosuke frees himself.
Ryuunosuke with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke 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.
Ryuunosuke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryuunosuke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryuunosuke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Gilchrist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryuunosuke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Gilchrist can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryuunosuke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gilchrist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is trying to work for a kimura but Gilchrist is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Ryuunosuke 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.
Ryuunosuke is thwarting Gilchrist's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ryuunosuke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilchrist sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilchrist is trying to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ryuunosuke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Rikuto Ryuunosuke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HFC 1 - Genesis
Date: Jan 24, 2020

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Hearts moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hearts has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Hearts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koreshkov lands a slapping body shot.
Koreshkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hearts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koreshkov. Koreshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hearts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hearts!
Hearts ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koreshkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koreshkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hearts moves away.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Hearts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koreshkov eats them both and turns towards Hearts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koreshkov throws a hook but Hearts blocks it.#T1#
Hearts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koreshkov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koreshkov trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up. #SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for submissions off his back.
Hearts drops an elbow to the side of Koreshkov's head.
Hearts is keen to just control but Koreshkov is a slippery customer.
Koreshkov is looking to control Hearts's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koreshkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Koreshkov looking for subs from the bottom but Hearts mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts landing strikes, looking to finish! #T2#
Hearts controlling the pace for now.
Hearts lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koreshkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Koreshkov tries to lock up and control but Hearts gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Koreshkov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Koreshkov taking some punishment here, with Hearts in his half guard.
Koreshkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Hearts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hearts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hearts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Koreshkov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hearts throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Koreshkov's body to avoid the submission. Koreshkov has instead reached around Hearts's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Koreshkov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrey Koreshkov!
Andrey Koreshkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DFC 2: Proving Grounds
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Carver enables Makunouchi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Carver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Carver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Carver advances to half guard.
Makunouchi wants to get back to full guard.
Carver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Carver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Makunouchi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Carver!

Event: HFC 19 Andenowski vs. Vega
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Dickinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fang wants to free his trapped foot but Dickinson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura here.
Fang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Fang is working for a submission of some sort.
Fang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fang wants to pass to mount but Dickinson is defending the position.
Dickinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Fang seems to be looking for submissions.
Fang lands with a punch from half guard.
Fang working over Dickinson with some ground and pound. Dickinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Fang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickinson trying to control here. #SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fang to get the leverage.
Fang prevents Dickinson from improving his position.#SUB#
Fang is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fang to get the leverage. #T2#
Fang controlling the action here. #SUB#
Fang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dickinson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Fang!

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