PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micky Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micky Deans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Ryder's chin.

Deans
vs
Ryder

155 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micky Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deans.

Ryder gets caught napping as Deans dives in and scores a takedown. Ryder manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Deans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deans, into his guard.
Ryder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deans pulls Ryder in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryder won't allow Deans to sweep him here.
Ryder landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryder is working Deans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deans pulls Ryder in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans 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.
Deans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryder landing some decent shots from guard.
Deans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryder looking to pass the guard.
Ryder throws an elbow that misses. Deans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryder's guard. Nice move by Deans!
Ryder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryder is keeping the position for now.
Ryder wants to stand up but Deans is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deans drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryder!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryder lands a decent elbow from side control.
Deans is looking to reverse the position.
Deans gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryder slips a nice elbow through Deans's hands, connecting with Deans's forehead.
Deans is trying is best to control the position here.
Deans is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Deans tries to roll over but Ryder keeps him under control.
Ryder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryder is nestled in close to Deans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryder throwing shots but Deans is blocking nicely.
Ryder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryder lands strikes from half guard.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deans's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryder working over Deans with some ground and pound. Deans looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deans trying to control but Ryder postures up.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryder working Deans over with strikes.
Deans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryder.
Deans keeping hold of Ryder's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Deans shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Deans closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryder's guard.
Ryder keeping moving, preventing Deans from controlling successfully.

Deans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Deans, into his guard.
Jack Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deans looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder.
Ryder lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deans wants to stand and escape but Ryder is having none of it.
Ryder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryder with a nice head shot there.
Ryder lands a couple of elbows.
Deans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryder throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder working some strikes from top position.
Ryder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Deans pushes Ryder off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ryder lands with a hook. Deans tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Ryder throws a jab when Deans was well out of range.
Deans looks for a takedown but Ryder sprawls well.
Deans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Ryder misses.

Deans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Deans tries for a kimura but Ryder is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deans goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ryder has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Deans but great work by Ryder.
Ryder creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
I wouldn't like to be where Deans is right now.
Ryder landing a few strikes.
Deans wants to control but Ryder postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans tries to improve position but can't.
Deans wants to control but Ryder postures up.
Deans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deans can't do much from the bottom here.
Ryder working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryder throws an elbow but Deans slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deans struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Micky Deans 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. This is the final round!

Ryder scores with a punch to the head.
Ryder lands a jab.
Deans closes the distance and clinches up with Ryder, looking for a takedown. Deans pushes Ryder against the cage but Ryder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryder throws a looping overhand right but Deans ducks down to avoid it.
Deans slips a jab from Ryder.
Deans takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deans shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Deans's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryder scores with a jab.
Deans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Deans.
Deans needs to keep his hands up - Ryder had a free shot at his head there.

Deans is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryder defends it nicely.
Oh Deans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder throws an overhand right that drops Deans like a sack of potatoes! Ryder dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryder!