PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ryker
vs
Alexander

150 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 Sydney, Jack Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker misses with a straight right.
Alexander is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryker leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Alexander tries to get set, Ryker tries to push him back and clinch up but Alexander manages to avoid the attempt.

Ryker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexander drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander is working for takedown but Ryker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker presses Alexander against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Fred Alexander has been cut.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Alexander is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryker is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryker lands a nice elbow.

Alexander is rocked!
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryker finish him?
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Ryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Ryker won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Ryker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander tries to pull guard but Ryker holds him up against the cage and eventually Alexander drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryker tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ryker tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ryker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alexander.

Ryker closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ryker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander looks winded!
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Alexander's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ryker throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryker just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Jack Ryker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryker pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Alexander looking for a guillotine here but Ryker defends easily.
Ryker looking to sit in guard and control but Alexander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker is trying to keep Alexander in close.
Ryker can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ryker is looking to control Alexander's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryker avoid being mounted?

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.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Ryker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ryker wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander controlling the pace.
Ryker is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Ryker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander moves nicely into side control.

Alexander stands up.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryker pinned against the cage. Ryker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryker tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Ryker throws a hook to the side of Alexander's head but Alexander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryker.
Ryker misses with a few strikes there.
Ryker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Ryker looks to land a right hand but Alexander moved out of range.
Alexander steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jack Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alexander circles away quickly and effectively.
Alexander is trying to counter with his kicks.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt - Ryker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.

Ryker drives through and clinches with Alexander against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryker gets underhooks to prevent Alexander's takedown attempt.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Alexander's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Alexander tries to keep at a distance but Ryker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryker is defending well.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is looking for a takedown.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Alexander.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Ryker can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander wants to stall.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Ryker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Ryker.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Alexander shrugs off.
Ryker tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryker lands an elbow that stopped Alexander in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander jumps guard but Ryker stands there with Alexander around his waist. Alexander gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Alexander's defenses.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexander.
Alexander tries to throw a body punch but Ryker avoids it by throwing Alexander back against the cage.
Ryker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexander takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Alexander 's eye.
Alexander has Ryker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ryker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ryker creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Alexander! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Ryker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Ryker!