PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Ryan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Fanoogon
vs
Ryan

176 cm
23
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
27
199 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Real Fighters Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanoogon connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Christopher Ryan has been cut.
Fanoogon shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fanoogon has his takedown stuffed

and Ryan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fanoogon!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Ryan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fanoogon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fanoogon and Ryan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fanoogon keeps working.
Fanoogon is looking to reverse the position.
Fanoogon is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fanoogon keeps Ryan under control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ryan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fanoogon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ryan's guard! Nice work there by Fanoogon!
Fanoogon postures up.
Ryan pulls Fanoogon in close to prevent any damage.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Fanoogon looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.

Richie Fanoogon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ryan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fanoogon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ryan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fanoogon seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
Fanoogon looking to control.
Ryan won't allow Fanoogon to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.
Ryan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Ryan.

Ryan drives through with a takedown into Fanoogon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ryan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Fanoogon is not content to let Ryan control the position.

Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fanoogon has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fanoogon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fanoogon sneaks back into half guard.

Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fanoogon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fanoogon is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fanoogon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryan stalling away here and it's allowed Fanoogon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fanoogon drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ryan is looking for a triangle but Fanoogon pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Ryan is trying to hold Fanoogon in close to prevent damage but Fanoogon has managed to pass into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Fanoogon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon postures up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Fanoogon keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to get back to full guard but Fanoogon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fanoogon tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Fanoogon cracks Ryan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon wants to control the pace but Ryan is squirming around nicely.
Ryan tries to lock up and control but Fanoogon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working to try and regain half guard.
Fanoogon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryan to take his back!
Ryan turns into Fanoogon and is now in his guard.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fanoogon is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Fanoogon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Fanoogon has wrist control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fanoogon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fanoogon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fanoogon is looking for a triangle but Ryan pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fanoogon looking to control.
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fanoogon regains half guard, as Ryan was trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ryan works his way into side control.

Ryan tries for a kimura but Fanoogon is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanoogon struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fanoogon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Christopher Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fanoogon not allowing Ryan to control his hands.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fanoogon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fanoogon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Fanoogon is controlling well.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Fanoogon.
Fanoogon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanoogon working the head and body with strikes.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Fanoogon has control of the leg.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Fanoogon in his half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon is just content to waste time from the top position. Ryan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fanoogon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanoogon wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Ryan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.

Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fanoogon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan looking for subs off his back but Fanoogon has passed one foot through into half guard.

Fanoogon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.

Fanoogon 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Fanoogon sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Richie Fanoogon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
That's time! Fanoogon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fanoogon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fanoogon struggling a bit here.

Ryan swings around for an armbar but Fanoogon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Fanoogon looking to pass the guard.

Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanoogon lands a couple of elbows.
Fanoogon advances position into side control!
Fanoogon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan is trying to control Fanoogon's posture but Fanoogon avoids it.
Ryan is looking to regain half guard here but Fanoogon keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Fanoogon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fanoogon landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fanoogon controlling the pace for now.
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!
Fanoogon misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Fanoogon has a good base and remains in mount.
Fanoogon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fanoogon lands a big shot there that rocks Ryan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ryan tries to control Fanoogon's body but Fanoogon pushes him off. Ryan squirms to his side and now Fanoogon has his back!
Ryan is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fanoogon not allowing Ryan to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Fanoogon avoiding Ryan 's attempts to control his hands.
Fanoogon tries to keep control of the position but Ryan is staying busy.
Fanoogon controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fanoogon punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon had his way with Christopher Ryan in that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fanoogon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fanoogon tries to score with some ground and pound. Ryan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fanoogon is staying tight to Ryan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sloppy strikes there by Fanoogon.
Ryan is not content to let Fanoogon control the position.
Ryan struggling a bit here.
Ryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fanoogon's best efforts.
Fanoogon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan regains half guard.
Fanoogon trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Fanoogon postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pulls Fanoogon in close to his closed guard and prevents Fanoogon from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fanoogon postures up.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fanoogon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fanoogon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fanoogon fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fanoogon does no damage.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fanoogon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fanoogon dives in and grabs Ryan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes down on Fanoogon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Fanoogon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.
Fanoogon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fanoogon off to one side.
Nice defenses there by Ryan.

Ryan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fanoogon's head.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Fanoogon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan is working Fanoogon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan trying to control but Fanoogon is working from the bottom.
Fanoogon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christopher Ryan.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christopher Ryan!
Christopher Ryan is the new middleweight champion!