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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wan Iaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Got You Babe. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wan Iaton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ned Ryerson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryerson scoring well with a low kick there.
Iaton checks a low kick from Ryerson.
Iaton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ryerson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iaton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryerson's head.
Iaton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryerson trying to control from the bottom.
Ryerson is looking for a sweep. Iaton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iaton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryerson defending well though.
Iaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson scores with a head kick.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Iaton moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Iaton checks a leg kick.
Iaton avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
Ned Ryerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Iaton.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iaton. Ryerson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Iaton blocks the low kick.
Iaton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryerson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iaton.
Ryerson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iaton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iaton chips away with some ground and pound.
Iaton throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely.
Iaton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryerson holds on and takes a little breather.
Iaton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iaton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iaton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Iaton is one step ahead there.
Iaton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Ryerson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ryerson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iaton.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iaton.
Iaton working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Iaton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ryerson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryerson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Iaton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Iaton controlling the pace for now.
Ryerson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryerson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iaton.
Iaton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryerson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iaton thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Iaton unloads with some shots from mount but Ryerson bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iaton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iaton in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iaton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryerson because Iaton loaded up on that one.
Iaton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Iaton with good strikes from the mount here!
Ryerson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Iaton.
Iaton working Ryerson over with strikes here.
Ryerson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ryerson wants to hold on but Iaton pushes him away.
Iaton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wan Iaton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Iaton. That snapped Ryerson's head back.
Iaton checks a low kick from Ryerson.
Ryerson thumps Iaton with a low kick.
Ryerson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ryerson misses with a low kick as Iaton jumps back.
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Wan Iaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryerson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iaton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryerson moves away.
Ryerson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Iaton will feel that in the morning.
Ryerson lands a high kick!
A clash of legs there as Ryerson blocks the low kick.
Iaton blocks a jab.
Iaton takes a swing at Ryerson's ribcage but misses.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ryerson misses with a body kick.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iaton lands a nice shot that snaps Ryerson's head back.
Ryerson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Iaton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Iaton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Iaton wants to pass the guard but Ryerson is keeping the position.
Ryerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryerson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iaton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Iaton moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iaton controls Ryerson momentarily but Ryerson frees himself.
Ryerson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryerson slips nicely into half guard.
Iaton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iaton wants to sweep but Ryerson has passed to side control!
Iaton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryerson's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryerson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iaton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryerson trying to control but Iaton is working from the bottom.
Ryerson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iaton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryerson avoids the body shot from Iaton.
Iaton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iaton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iaton lands in his opponent's guard.
Iaton with a nice head shot there.
Ryerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Iaton!
Iaton tries to lock up and control but Ryerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryerson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iaton is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson controlling from mount.
Iaton is looking to improve his position but Ryerson isn't that keen on the idea.
Iaton wants to control but Ryerson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iaton tries to lock up and control but Ryerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iaton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryerson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iaton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson looking to control but Iaton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iaton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Iaton is squirming around, avoiding Ryerson's attempts to control the action.
Iaton wants to hold on but Ryerson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iaton is trying to escape the mount.
Iaton wants to control but Ryerson is having none of it.
Iaton can't escape the position.
Iaton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Iaton manages to get himself to full guard.
Ryerson tries to stand but Iaton is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wan Iaton did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ryerson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ryerson tries to score with a low kick but Iaton moves his leg out of the way.
Iaton ducks under a wild hook from Ryerson.
Iaton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ryerson at a distance.
Ryerson tries to score with a low kick but Iaton moves his leg out of the way.
Iaton has a takedown stuffed.
Ryerson stuffs the takedown.
Iaton is looking to wear down Ryerson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Iaton throws a series of punches but Ryerson moves out of range.
Iaton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryerson. Ryerson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryerson throws a head kick but Iaton moves out of range.
Iaton moves out of range as Ryerson throws a body kick.
Ryerson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryerson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Iaton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iaton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ryerson looks to score with a jab to the body but Iaton is just out of range.
Ryerson throws a leg kick but Iaton moved away.
Ryerson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Ryerson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iaton checks a low kick from Ryerson.
A big right from Ryerson misses.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson looks for the body kick but Iaton saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iaton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wan Iaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Iaton as he checks the leg kick.
Ryerson throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryerson misses with a kick to the body.
Ryerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryerson misses with a combination
and Iaton counters with a one-two to the body.
Ryerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryerson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ryerson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ryerson.
Iaton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson throws the kick towards the body but Iaton avoids it.
Ryerson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaton misses with a wild body shot.
Ryerson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Iaton throws a body punch but Ryerson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Iaton.
Ryerson checks a low kick from Iaton.
Iaton misses the shot to the body.
Ryerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Iaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryerson's guard.
Ryerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iaton.
Ryerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iaton is looking to advance position but Ryerson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Iaton is trying desperately to improve position.
Ryerson wants to control the pace but Iaton is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaton is trying to escape the mount.
Iaton tries to lock up and control but Ryerson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Iaton is working to get back to half guard.
Ryerson controlling his opponent.
Iaton regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ryerson misses with a low kick as Iaton jumps back.
Ryerson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ryerson.
Ryerson misses with a leg kick
and Iaton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryerson misses with a combination
enabling Iaton to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryerson throws a nice head kick!
Ryerson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iaton avoids a kick to the body.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryerson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Iaton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Ryerson.
Ryerson throws a body kick that misses.
Ryerson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ryerson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Iaton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryerson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryerson looks to land a body kick but Iaton moved away.
Ryerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iaton moves away.
Iaton moves out of range of the body kick from Ryerson.
Ryerson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iaton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryerson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iaton shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryerson tries to sprawl out of it but Iaton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
Iaton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ryerson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaton connects with a crisp jab.
Iaton throws out a leg kick but Ryerson moves out of range and Iaton only half commits.
Nice takedown defense from Ryerson. No joy for Iaton on that attempt.
Ryerson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iaton.
Ryerson throws a nice head kick!
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryerson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iaton's sensitive parts.
Ryerson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Iaton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryerson.
Iaton blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Ryerson.
Ryerson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ryerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iaton.
Ryerson looks to land a body kick but Iaton moved away.
Ryerson misses the jab.
Ned Ryerson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryerson misses with a body kick.
Ryerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryerson slips a jab and a cross from Iaton.
Iaton looks to land a combination but Ryerson avoids it well.
Ryerson is looking to land body kicks.
Iaton misses with a wild combination.
Iaton avoids the head kick by Ryerson.
Ryerson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick
and Iaton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryerson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryerson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iaton counters with a two punch combo.
Ryerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryerson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ryerson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ryerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryerson moves out of range of the leg kick from Iaton.
Ryerson throws a head kick that misses
and Iaton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryerson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ryerson misses with a head kick.
Iaton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Iaton is looking to score with low kicks.
Iaton throws a leg kick but Ryerson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iaton takes a swing at Ryerson's ribcage but misses.
Ryerson throws a sloppy head kick and Iaton moves out of range easily.
Iaton punishes Ryerson's body with a nice straight punch.
Iaton avoids a kick to the body.
Iaton gets the takedown into side control.
Iaton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryerson prevents Iaton from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wan Iaton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Iaton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ned Ryerson!
Ned Ryerson is the new lightweight champion!
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