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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mooney throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Ryan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mooney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ryan is in Mooney's guard.
Mooney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Mickey Mooney has been cut.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
Mooney wants to stand and escape but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mooney wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
Mickey Mooney's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mooney wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#
Mickey Mooney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mickey Mooney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
Ray swinging wildly here.
Ray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch.
Ray misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Ray pulls Ryan into guard.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ray wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Ryan distracts Ray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray 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.
Ray looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ray leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.#T3##SUB#
Ray is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ray is breathing heavily.
Ray trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ray trying to strike off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ray is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ray 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. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ray looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ray's head.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
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 Leopoldo Ray will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
Ray is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ryan somewhat.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ray 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.
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ray's waist but Ray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side. #CL#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Ray lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ray slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ray.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ray continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ray leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ray for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#TD#
Ray decides to pull guard. #T3#
Ray wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Ray blocks nicely.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray looking for a sweep. Not yet Ray, not yet.
Ray looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Ray's legs - danger averted.
Ryan postures up.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryan works over Ray with some ground and pound from guard.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Ray's brow.
Ryan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ray knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan won't allow Ray to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leopoldo Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Ray, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Ray against the cage but Ray circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ray is looking to counter the offense by Ryan and move into the clinch.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Ray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Ray instigates a clinch.
Ray wants to break free but Ryan has control.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Ray successfully pulls guard.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Ray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Ray!#REVR#
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopoldo Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray sets himself, and Ryan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ray avoids it this time.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Ray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Leopoldo Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
Joe Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Ryan looks for a takedown but Ray sprawls well.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ray. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ray tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Ray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ray after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Ray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
Ray is stalling here.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ray tries to break free but Ryan pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Ray breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Ray coming out on top.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Ray counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Ray has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ryan is trying to keep an underhook but Ray manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Leopoldo Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Ray controlling the action here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray 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.
Ray is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leopoldo Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ray fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leopoldo Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leopoldo Ray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Ratton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ratton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Ratton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ratton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hicky Ratton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with a takedown
and Ratton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ratton connects with the punch.
Ratton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryan back to the cage. Ratton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ratton lands with a hook. Ryan 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!
Ratton misses with a wild body shot.
Ratton throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Ryan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Ryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Ratton's guard.
Ryan works over Ratton with some ground and pound from guard.#CUT#
It looks like Hicky Ratton has been cut.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Hicky Ratton's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ratton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
The cut above Hicky Ratton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ryan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ratton's head.#CUT#
Hicky Ratton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hicky Ratton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Ryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
#KD#
Woods cracks Power with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Woods has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Power to stand back up!#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Power has been cut.#CL#
Woods moves into the clinch.#BC#
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Power gets tackled into the cage by Woods. Woods maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woods is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Power looks winded!
Woods missing with knees to the body.
Woods prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woods leaning against his opponent.
Power takes an elbow to the temple.
Woods is struggling to control the position.
Woods holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Woods has Power pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Woods takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Woods for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyrone Woods.
Woods misses with a series of wild punches.
Woods is looking to clinch but Power is avoiding it.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tyrone Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Woods closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
The referee calls for Woods to work.
Woods leaning his opponent against the cage.
Woods has Power pressed against the cage.
Woods lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Woods breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.#TD2#
Power drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Woods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Power stopping the sweep attempt from Woods.
Woods has his hands on Power's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Woods pushes Power off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
#T3#
Woods cracks Power with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Power falls to his knees and Woods doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Woods!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Boyko counters with a shoot takedown. Ryan fights it but they end up in guard.
Boyko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boyko controls the pace.
Boyko landing with the ground and pound.
Boyko throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boyko's guard. Nice move by Ryan!#REVR#
Boyko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyko is trying to keep Ryan in close.
Boyko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boyko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Ryan postures up in Boyko's guard and throws a big left but Boyko blocks it.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyko has wrist control.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Boyko wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Ryan stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Boyko has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ryan manages to get his head free but now Boyko has transitioned to an armbar! Ryan grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Boyko! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavlo Boyko!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan. #CL#
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jimmy Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryan.
Burns prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
Burns is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan 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.
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ryan is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Ryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Burns regains guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Ryan stops Burns from standing up.
Burns pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns punching from the bottom - just letting Ryan know he's still in a fight.
Burns is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Ryan lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
Burns is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Ryan is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burns trying to control here.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Burns is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Burns could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Ryan pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ryan working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burns avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Burns 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.
Burns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ryan holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Burns would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryan controlling Burns's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burns wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burns missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.#ES#
Burns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ryan is on him like a limpet, forcing Burns back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Burns is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ryan can't fight it off and eventually Burns manages to take the fight to the floor. Ryan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan is pulling down on Burns's head. It's preventing any offense from Burns, at least for the moment.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burns wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns wants to stand and escape but instead Ryan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Ryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns trying to control the position.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Burns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Burns pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Burns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Ryan is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan throws a strike but Burns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burns wants to stand and escape but instead Ryan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Burns has wrist control.
Burns working a defensive guard here.
Ryan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burns's head.
Ryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryan throwing shots but Burns is blocking nicely.
Burns trying to control here.
Ryan is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burns is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
#T4#
Ryan thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burns is holding on to half guard well.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan working over Burns with some ground and pound. Burns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns wants to control but Ryan is keeping busy.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Ryan!
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