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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jens Ryden (ranked 2861 p4p, 3006 weight class) and Two Kickman (ranked 326 p4p, 344 weight class). Two Kickman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jens Ryden's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jens Ryden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Two Kickman! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryden stuffs the takedown attempt from Kickman. Kickman gets slowly back to his feet. Kickman ducks under a wild hook from Ryden. Ryden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kickman momentarily.
Ryden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kickman moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've been told by Ryden's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ryden throws a looping overhand right but Kickman ducks down to avoid it. Ryden scores with a jab to the head.
Kickman misses with a wild combination.
Kickman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ryden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryden throws a hook but Kickman blocks it. Ryden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kickman staying out of range there. Ryden has Kickman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryden gets through Kickman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kickman tries to circle away but Ryden has him pinned against the cage. Ryden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickmans head. Kickman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kickman misses with a punch to the body.
Kickman working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kickman tries to work over Ryden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ryden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kickman up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Ryden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. A short uppercut from Ryden. Kickman prevents a body shot from Ryden. Ryden blocks a body shot from Kickman. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kickman misses with a short punch on the inside. Ryden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickman controls his hands.
Kickman misses with a body punch.
Ryden scores with a shoulder strike. Ryden prevents Kickman from breaking the clinch. Kickman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryden. A body shot lands from Ryden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryden.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kickman misses with the head strike.
Kickman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kickman misses the shot to the body. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Kickman keeps the fight on the outside. Ryden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Ryden pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kickman misses with a looping left. Kickman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryden pinned against the cage. Ryden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kickman ducks under a wild hook from Ryden. Kickman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Ryden jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kickman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Ryden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kickman throws a low kick but Ryden moves out of range easily. Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kickman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Ryden tries to clinch up but Kickman circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kickman throws a right and a left that both miss. Kickman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kickman throws a right and a left that both miss. Ryden throws a big shot that misses. Ryden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kickman. Ryden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kickman. Jens Ryden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Kickman. Ryden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ryden misses with a punch to the body.
Ryden is pushing Kickman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Ryden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kickman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Ryden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ryden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kickman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Kickman misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Ryden.
Ryden pushes Kickman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kickman misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ryden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kickman tries to land a front kick but Ryden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. As Kickman tries to get set, Ryden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kickman manages to avoid the attempt. Kickman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryden pinned against the cage. Ryden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kickman thuds his shin into the meat of Ryden's side. Kickman takes a swing at Ryden's ribcage but misses. Ryden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kickman at a distance.
Ryden has closed the distance and engaged Kickman in a clinch.
Ryden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A hook to the body from Ryden.
Ryden prevents a body shot from Kickman. Kickman misses with the head strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Kickman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kickman tries to work over Ryden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Ryden scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Two Kickman has been cut. Ryden gets through Kickman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ryden presses Kickman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ryden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kickman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Ryden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickman's elbow. Kickman wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryden won't allow it.
Ryden looking to slow down the pace here. Kickman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ryden scores with a nice hook to the head. Ryden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ryden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Ryden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryden looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Ryden backs off Kickman throws a huge counter combo but Ryden manages to avoid it all. Kickman misses with a double jab.
Ryden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ryden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryden misses with a body shot.
Kickman on the wrong end of a nice jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ryden lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryden. Kickman does a little dance to reset his feet. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ryden. Ryden lands with an uppercut that bounces Kickman off the cage and back into range. Kickman throws a sloppy head kick and Ryden moves out of range easily. Kickman misses with a head kick.
Ryden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Kickman. Ryden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickman. Sloppy strikes from Ryden. Those never looked like landing. Kickman slips a jab from Ryden. Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ryden tries to clinch but Kickman moves out of range.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Ryden.
A head kick misses from Kickman. Ryden is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kickman. Ryden misses with a few strikes there.
Kickman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryden. Kickman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryden.
Kickman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryden misses the shot to the body. Ryden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Kickman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickman takes a swing at Ryden's ribcage but misses. Kickman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryden rather than just go for the knockout. Kickman misses with an uppercut. Ryden with a jab. Kickman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Ryden throws a nice looking combination but Kickman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kickman throws a lazy head kick and Ryden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Kickman tries to throw a body punch but Ryden avoids it by throwing Kickman back against the cage. Kickman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryden taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryden is pushing Kickman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ryden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jens Ryden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kickman misses with a wild body shot. Ryden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kickman. Kickman cracks Ryden with a good jab. Kickman throws a head kick but Ryden moves out of range.
Ryden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kickman paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kickman misses with a head kick.
Kickman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryden. Kickman gets tackled into the cage by Ryden. Ryden maintains the clinch. Ryden lands with a light punch inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ryden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kickman backwards. Ryden lands a body shot. Ryden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Kickman.
Kickman tries a body shot but Ryden blocks it.
Ryden misses with a body punch.
Ryden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryden stalling in the clinch.
Kickman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kickman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kickman throws a push kick but Ryden slaps the foot to one side. Kickman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kickman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kickman is looking to score with low kicks. Ryden connects with a crisp jab. Kickman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kickman on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Kickman digs a good hook to Ryden's body.
Ryden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryden is looking to clinch but Kickman is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Ryden dominated that round. The cut man is working on Two Kickman's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Ryden blocks the body kick.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Ryden lands a nice shot that snaps Kickman's head back.
Ryden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryden tests Kickman's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice straight punches there by Kickman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kickman. Two Kickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Ryden as Kickman shoots in. Kickman throws a leg kick that misses. Jens Ryden is winning the standup battle so far. Ryden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kickman, pushing him back against the cage. Ryden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kickman throws a body punch but Ryden moves out of range. Ryden moves out of range of the strikes. A swing and a miss from Ryden. Ryden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickman can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryden looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickman is just out of range. Ryden moves out of range of the strikes. Kickman misses with an uppercut. Ryden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kickman throws a right and a left that both miss. Jens Ryden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice jab there from Ryden. 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! Ryden thuds a left hand into Kickman's body. Kickman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kickman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryden's sensitive parts. Kickman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kickman is breathing heavily. Ryden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ryden moves into the clinch. Ryden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryden tries to clinch but Kickman is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Kickman. Those never looked like landing. Kickman throws a series of punches but Ryden avoids them all with ease. Kickman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryden manages to avoid it. A looping hook to the body misses from Ryden. Kickman does a little dance to reset his feet. Ryden moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKickman. Ryden tries to clinch up. Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ryden lands with a straight right. Kickman didn't see that one coming. Kickman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ryden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kickman - the referee stops the clock and Ryden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kickman. Ryden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Ryden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ryden lands with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kickman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ryden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kickman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kickman slips under a jab from Ryden. Kickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryden ducks under a wild hook from Kickman. Ryden cracks Kickman with an open hand slap. A jab lands there for Ryden. Ryden rushes Kickman and presses him up against the cage. Kickman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ryden has Kickman pressed against the cage, preventing Kickman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kickman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryden tries a body shot but Kickman blocks it.
Ryden lands a nice shot to the body. Ryden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ryden moves into range and connects with a jab. Nice uppercut lands for Ryden. That snapped Kickman's head back.
Ryden scores with a jab to the head.
Kickman is rocked! Ryden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kickman can pounce on him.
Kickman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryden finish him? Kickman scores with a nice body kick.
Kickman seems to have recovered his senses. Kickman throws a right hand that Ryden ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryden also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kickman walks into a stiff left hand from Ryden. Kickman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ryden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ryden lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ryden presses Kickman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jens Ryden has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ryden scores with a shoulder strike. Ryden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ryden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kickman swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kickman unleashes a big counter combination but Ryden bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kickman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryden manages to avoid it. Ryden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ryden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A cross from Ryden lands. Kickman tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kickman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryden lands with a nice body punch. Ryden scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryden is looking to clinch. A swing and a miss from Kickman. Kickman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryden was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickman. Kickman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickman misses with a leg kick. Ryden gets a clinch. Ryden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kickman misses with an uppercut. Ryden avoids a kick to the body.
Ryden avoids a kick to the body.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ryden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Ryden catches Kickman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickman throws a half hearted mid kick. Ryden wants to clinch up but Kickman keeps it at a distance. Ryden wants to clinch. Ryden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ryden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickman.
That's five minutes gone in the round. The fighters circling - Ryden throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ryden swinging wildly here.
Kickman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryden. A jab from Ryden finds it's way through Kickman's defenses. Kickman misses with a takedown attempt - Ryden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jens Ryden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Two Kickman. Ryden misses the jab. Kickman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryden is able to avoid easily. Ryden fails in his attempt to clinch. Ryden connects with a jab. Ryden clinches up with Kickman and pushes him back against the cage. Ryden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kickman up against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryden. Kickman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryden backwards.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Kickman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ryden breaks the clinch.
Ryden scores with a one two! Kickman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Kickman lands a leg kick that knocks Ryden off balance momentarily. Kickman throws a chopping leg kick but Ryden manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kickman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kickman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ryden tries to clinch but Kickman is having none of it. Kickman swings for the body but Ryden moves out of range.
Kickman throws a head kick but Ryden moves out of range.
Ryden connects with a crisp jab. Kickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kickman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ryden dips to his left and cracks Kickman with an uppercut! Kickman misses with a double jab.
As Kickman tries to get set, Ryden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kickman manages to avoid the attempt. Kickman throws a push kick but Ryden slaps the foot to one side. A decent looking cross lands there for Ryden. Ryden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ryden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. A big left from Kickman misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kickman. Ryden does a little dance to reset his feet. Kickman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ryden misses with an uppercut. Ryden getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kickman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kickman slips under a jab from Ryden. Ryden takes a kick to the side of the head. Ryden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ryden duly obliges. Kickman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Ryden does it's job there. Ryden sizes up Kickman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kickman throws a push kick but Ryden slaps the foot to one side. Kickman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kickman throws a head kick but Ryden moves out of range.
Kickman misses with a kick to the body.
Ryden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. The fight moves into the clinch position. Kickman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Ryden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ryden cracks Kickman with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Ryden.
Ryden scores with a shoulder strike. Ryden displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kickman up against the cage. Ryden struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickman controls his hands.
Ryden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kickman up against the cage. Ryden lands a hook to the side of the head. Ryden lands a hook that snaps the head of Kickman backwards. A head punch on the inside from Kickman fails to land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Kickman. Kickman can't find room to land a body shot as Ryden controls the action.
Ryden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kickman can't find room to land a body shot as Ryden controls the action.
Kickman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Ryden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kickman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryden controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A short right from Ryden on the inside. Kickman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryden misses with a punch to the body.
Two Kickman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jens Ryden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kickman misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Jens Ryden showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ryden 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jens Ryden! Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jens Ryden! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jens Ryden!
Jens Ryden wins by unanimous decision!
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