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AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Hitler (ranked 3822 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Izzy Fishet (ranked 420 p4p, 508 weight class). Hitler's entrance music is Russian Dancing Men. A fine choice. Fishet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Girl. Adolf Hitler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Hitler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Izzy Fishet!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitler throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hitler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fishet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fishet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fishet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fishet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Fishet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hitler prevents Fishet from improving position.
Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Fishet drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishet has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hitler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fishet yanks on the arm and Hitler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fishet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Izzy Fishet!
Izzy Fishet spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lewandowski (ranked 4423 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Malcolm Menard (ranked 543 p4p, 419 weight class). Malcolm Menard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Lewandowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malcolm Menard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski looks for a takedown but Menard sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewandowski.
As Lewandowski backs off Menard throws a huge counter combo but Lewandowski manages to avoid it all.
Lewandowski darts in looking for a takedown but Menard gets double underhooks and turns Lewandowski into the cage.
Menard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lewandowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown.
Lewandowski looking for a takedown.
Lewandowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menard's efforts to push away.
Menard throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Robert Lewandowski has been cut.
Lewandowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Menard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Menard is trying to break the clinch but Lewandowski is controlling him.
Menard misses with an elbow over the top.
Menard drops Lewandowski with a big knee straight up the middle! Lewandowski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Lewandowski is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski shoots in and drives through. Menard sprawls well.
Menard tries to counter with a clinch but Lewandowski shakes him off and moves away.
Oh Lewandowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lewandowski looks for a takedown but Menard sprawls well.
Lewandowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewandowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewandowski is breathing heavily.
Lewandowski shoots for a double leg takedown but Menard sprawls well. He's pushed Lewandowski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewandowski shoots and misses
and Lewandowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lewandowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menard is looking to clinch.
Menard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewandowski.
Menard tries to clinch but Lewandowski is having none of it.
Menard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lewandowski.
Despite the aggression on Menard's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Menard.
Lewandowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewandowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Menard stuffs the takedown attempt from Lewandowski. Lewandowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Menard stuns Lewandowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lewandowski with a poor takedown
and Menard counters with a left and a right that stings Lewandowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewandowski tries to avoid it but Menard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewandowski to the ground. Lewandowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lewandowski shoots in and drives through. Menard sprawls well.
Menard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck for Lewandowski with that takedown attempt.
Lewandowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski misses with a takedown
and Menard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Menard - that landed with a thud.
Menard drops Lewandowski with a big knee straight up the middle! Lewandowski is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewandowski.
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!
Lewandowski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound but Menard is defending the strikes.
Lewandowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Menard parries the strikes from Lewandowski easily there. Lewandowski is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Menard to escape.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menard defending against the ground and pound.
Lewandowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Menard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lewandowski cracks Menard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lewandowski landing strikes.
Lewandowski 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.
Lewandowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menard keeps working.
Lewandowski is putting a hurting on Menard here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Menard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lewandowski's cut.
That's time! Lewandowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menard as he avoids it easily.
Menard wants to counter the offense by Lewandowski and move into the clinch position.
Lewandowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Menard counters with a series of strikes. Lewandowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robert Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewandowski shoots in and bounces Menard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Menard keeps moving.
Menard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewandowski landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewandowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski pushes down on Menard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lewandowski winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Lewandowski working Menard over with strikes.
Lewandowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski winds up and cracks Menard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewandowski has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Menard defend it? Lewandowski steps over the head and cranks it - Menard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lewandowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Lewandowski!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nilson Acacio (ranked 4089 p4p, 24565 weight class) and Luke Moxley (ranked 373 p4p, 543 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nilson Acacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Moxley !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acacio misses the jab.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but Acacio shows good takedown defense.
Moxley has his takedown stuffed
and Acacio counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Luke Moxley has been cut.
Moxley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown. Acacio tries to sprawl out of it but Moxley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Acacio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Moxley .
Moxley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moxley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Acacio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt
and Acacio counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Acacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt
and Acacio counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Moxley out cold! What a finish! Acacio is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nilson Acacio!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Bankole (ranked 3296 p4p, 5172 weight class) and Dustinick Cruzier (ranked 319 p4p, 425 weight class). Cruzier has chosen The Boss as his entrance music. Dustinick Cruzier has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Bankole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustinick Cruzier!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankole dodges the punch combination from Cruzier.
Cruzier looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruzier stalks Bankole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bankole's face. Bankole staggers backwards, shaken.
Cruzier swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Cruzier. Those never looked like landing.
Cruzier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bankole.
No joy there for Cruzier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dustinick Cruzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bankole moves in looking to clinch but Cruzier pushes him off.
Cruzier throws a series of punches but Bankole moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankole shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bankole was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cruzier tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
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!
Bankole dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Bankole connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cruzier in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cruzier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bankole sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bankole landing punches.
Bankole content just to control the position here.
Bankole working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cruzier turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bankole off and cradles Cruzier's limp body as Bankole celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kwame Bankole!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fox Marsh (ranked 5468 p4p, 24898 weight class) and Muhammad Arslan (ranked 629 p4p, 746 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fox Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Muhammad Arslan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Marsh does no damage.
Fox Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Marsh misses.
Arslan moves in looking to clinch but Marsh pushes him off.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arslan shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Arslan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Arslan connects with the punch.
Arslan moves into the clinch.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch but Arslan keeps him there for the moment.
Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Arslan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marsh stands up from Arslan's guard - Marsh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Arslan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marsh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arslan.
Arslan decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marsh misses with the combination.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arslan gets a takedown into half guard.
Arslan stops Marsh from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position.
Arslan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marsh kicks Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Arslan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Arslan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Marsh tries to escape but Arslan is in control.
Marsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Marsh takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet but Arslan drags him back down.
Arslan decides to stand back up. Arslan steps back and let's Marsh get back to his feet.
Arslan clinches up against the cage.
Arslan jumps guard.
Arslan pulls Marsh in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh wants to get up but he can't break Arslan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arslan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arslan has his hands on Marsh's head, controlling the position.
Marsh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marsh preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arslan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh wants to stand but Arslan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arslan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Arslan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arslan dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Arslan's head and hops out.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Marsh misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Muhammad Arslan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Marsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Marsh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Arslan is controlling him
Arslan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marsh has one foot on Arslan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan tries to clinch up.
Arslan wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arslan shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arslan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Marsh does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marsh throws a left and a right that both miss
so Arslan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arslan stops Marsh from standing up.
Arslan looking to pass the guard.
Arslan postures up and lands a big shot to Marsh's brow.
Arslan lands a couple of elbows.
Marsh is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arslan is controlling him.
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh swinging wildly here.
Arslan lands a head kick!
Arslan shoots in and drives through. Marsh sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Marsh. No joy for Arslan on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arslan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marsh's half guard.
Marsh pushes Arslan off and gets back to his feet.
Marsh misses with a combination
and Arslan counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arslan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fox Marsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arslan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Arslan gets to his feet - Marsh follows without any prompting.
Arslan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marsh throws a series of punches but Arslan avoids them all with ease.
Marsh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marsh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arslan eats them both and turns towards Marsh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Marsh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arslan.
Arslan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arslan prevents Marsh from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marsh is pressed up against the cage. Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marsh down to the mat. Marsh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Arslan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marsh did well to prevent Arslan getting side control.
Marsh is looking to escape.
Muhammad Arslan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arslan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is pressing down on Marsh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marsh is holding on for now.
Arslan stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marsh's knee momentarily.
Arslan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fox Marsh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marsh throws a nice looking combination but Arslan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marsh misses with a two punch combination.
Arslan feints the counter takedown.
Arslan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arslan decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Arslan misses.
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh throws a combination that misses
and Arslan counters with a big head kick but Marsh shrugs it off.
Nice body punch from Arslan.
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!
Arslan connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arslan is defended easily by Marsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh tries to bum rush Arslan with a series of wild strikes but Arslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslan connects with a single shot there.
Marsh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arslan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Arslan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marsh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marsh wants to get back to his feet.
Arslan is controlling the pace.
Arslan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marsh tries to kick Arslan off but Arslan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arslan moves nicely into side control.
Marsh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arslan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Arslan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Marsh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Arslan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Arslan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Arslan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marsh down.
Marsh is not content to let Arslan control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arslan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arslan controlling from side mount.
Marsh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Marsh gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage.
It looked like Marsh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arslan scores with a head kick.
Fox Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arslan throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arslan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arslan fails with a takedown attempt.
Fox Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Arslan.
Arslan dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Arslan has managed to clinch.
Arslan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marsh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Arslan fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh tries to circle away but Arslan has him pinned against the cage.
Marsh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arslan has him pressed against the cage.
Marsh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arslan breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Muhammad Arslan.
I think Arslan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Muhammad Arslan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ghoragdush Gro Kashug (ranked 24908 p4p, 5013 weight class) and Anthony Harris (ranked 719 p4p, 596 weight class). Anthony Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghoragdush Gro Kashug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in and bounces Gro Kashug off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gro Kashug throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gro Kashug throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gro Kashug thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gro Kashug throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gro Kashug on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gro Kashug tries to get out of the position.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gro Kashug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gro Kashug thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gro Kashug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris is looking to stand up but Gro Kashug isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Gro Kashug content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gro Kashug preventing the sweep.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug with a nice head shot there.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris wants to stand up but Gro Kashug is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gro Kashug accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gro Kashug stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gro Kashug tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gro Kashug tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gro Kashug tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harris dodges the ground and pound from Gro Kashug.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gro Kashug in side control, throwing shots but Harris defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Harris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gro Kashug smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gro Kashug. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gro Kashug looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harris is avoiding damage well.
Gro Kashug working away.
Gro Kashug misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Gro Kashug.
Harris tries to buck Gro Kashug off but Gro Kashug is having none of it.
Harris is trying to control Gro Kashug's posture but Gro Kashug avoids it.
Harris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Gro Kashug looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harris is avoiding damage well.
Harris wants to control but Gro Kashug postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gro Kashug knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gro Kashug takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gro Kashug striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gro Kashug wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gro Kashug manages to get back to half guard.
Gro Kashug is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gro Kashug trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gro Kashug trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gro Kashug keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gro Kashug trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Kashug is on top in guard.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Gro Kashug is having none of it.
Gro Kashug postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harris controls Gro Kashug momentarily but Gro Kashug frees himself.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gro Kashug is one step ahead there.
Gro Kashug 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.
Gro Kashug in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gro Kashug defends well.
Gro Kashug throws a big right hand that misses.
Gro Kashug postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing.
Gro Kashug throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Gro Kashug working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gro Kashug trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gro Kashug throws a big elbow that misses.
Gro Kashug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Gro Kashug passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gro Kashug lands a few punches from side control.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug in the domination position with Harris hanging on.
Gro Kashug throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Gro Kashug are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Gro Kashug are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gro Kashug in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ground and pound from Gro Kashug seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Gro Kashug tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gro Kashug working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gro Kashug creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gro Kashug working the ground and pound but Harris is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Gro Kashug seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gro Kashug.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Harris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gro Kashug was covering up waiting for the punch and Harris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gro Kashug throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gro Kashug trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gro Kashug is on top in guard.
Gro Kashug missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gro Kashug throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Harris looking to control.
Gro Kashug loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gro Kashug passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gro Kashug lands strikes from half guard.
Gro Kashug thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gro Kashug thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gro Kashug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris tries to roll over but Gro Kashug keeps him under control.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Gro Kashug thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Gro Kashug is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gro Kashug throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Gro Kashug not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gro Kashug.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gro Kashug sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gro Kashug takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gro Kashug missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anthony Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gro Kashug throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gro Kashug 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghoragdush Gro Kashug!
Ghoragdush Gro Kashug seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Cruz (ranked 4406 p4p, 6068 weight class) and Kulli Suuhun (ranked 488 p4p, 575 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dustin Cruz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dustin Cruz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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25
170
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155
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dustin Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulli Suuhun!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Suuhun as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz gets a double leg takedown into Suuhun's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Suuhun has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.
Suuhun is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Suuhun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz has hold of Suuhun's hands but Suuhun slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is trying to stand.
Cruz is trying to escape back to his feet but Suuhun uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Suuhun cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Suuhun working the ground and pound.
Cruz bucks up and tries to throw Suuhun off but instead Suuhun has got his back!
Suuhun is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cruz has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Suuhun has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cruz taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Suuhun doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kulli Suuhun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ryan (ranked 3738 p4p, 4371 weight class) and Kevin Gates (ranked 474 p4p, 538 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is dababy-masterpiece . The key to victory for Jordan Ryan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Gates!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is not content to let Gates control the position.
Gates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gates's guard! Nice work there by Ryan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates is trying to hold Ryan in close to prevent damage but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates is positioning himself well to prevent Ryan advancing to mount.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryan is now in half guard.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Gates is defending the position.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Gates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Gates up and slammed him! Gates can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gates, who protects the arm well.
Gates tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Gates controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan 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.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ryan punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gates turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Gates is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates manages to get to full guard.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates trying to control the position here.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is pressing down on Gates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gates, into his guard.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Gates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gates manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Gates's guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gates has Ryan in his guard.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gates tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Ryan is really struggling to control Gates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gates has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jordan Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Gates postures up.
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gates defends well.
Gates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates looking for a sweep. Not yet Gates, not yet.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Gates's legs - danger averted.
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Gates gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Gates is keeping the position.
Gates is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Gates eventually gives up the hold.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gates.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!
Gates defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
Gates is really stuck here.
Ryan is trying to stick to Gates's back but Gates is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gates.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
Gates is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan!
Gates is looking to reverse the position.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gates's guard.
Gates is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gates's guard.
Gates is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gates defends the submission attempt.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Gates is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan 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.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jordan Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates is trying to reverse the position but instead Ryan has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Ryan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gates is keeping busy.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Gates manages to turn into his guard.
Gates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top!
Gates trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
Gates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gates 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates controlling Ryan's posture.
Kevin Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gates keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jordan Ryan said 'Let'ssss goooooo'.
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