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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen Freestyler as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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160 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ben Dingdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brad Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ben Dingdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingdown throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryan connects with a nice short shot to Dingdown's temple.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Dingdown is defending the position.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dingdown is looking to escape.
Dingdown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan.
Ryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ryan is trying to control. Dingdown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dingdown won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Dingdown is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryan moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dingdown to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dingdown keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
Dingdown pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
Ryan trying to mount his opponent but Dingdown defends it.
Ryan throwing shots but Dingdown is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan prevents Dingdown from standing back up.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Dingdown is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ryan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dingdown on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Dingdown misses.
Dingdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dingdown pinned against the cage. Dingdown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dingdown tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan takes one on the button.
Dingdown fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Dingdown shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Dingdown misses the target.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingdown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Dingdown's head.
Dingdown misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Dingdown throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dingdown.
Dingdown tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Dingdown tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan punishes Dingdown's body with a nice straight punch.
Dingdown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Dingdown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dingdown takes one to the side of the head.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ryan distracts Dingdown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan pushes down on Dingdown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Dingdown is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dingdown throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dingdown throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Dingdown tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dingdown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan drives through and clinches with Dingdown against the cage.
Dingdown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingdown leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dingdown jabs at Ryan's body.
Dingdown misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dingdown won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
Ryan throws an elbow but Dingdown slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Dingdown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dingdown is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dingdown is pushing Ryan's head away, looking to escape. Ryan manages to hold on to the position though.
Ryan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dingdown, who protects the arm well.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryan tries to move to mount but Dingdown blocks the move with his legs.
Ryan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dingdown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dingdown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ryan is controlling him well.
Dingdown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dingdown keeps working.
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dingdown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dingdown is trying to buck Ryan off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dingdown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Dingdown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Dingdown throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dingdown.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingdown.
Dingdown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dingdown throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Dingdown prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Dingdown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan taking a breather.
Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dingdown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dingdown is pressed up against the cage. Ryan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dingdown down to the mat. Dingdown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Dingdown misses the target.
Dingdown misses with a double jab
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dingdown is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea.
Dingdown keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Dingdown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dingdown fakes the leg kick and cracks Ryan in the body.
Dingdown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryan fails to land the takedown.
Dingdown just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Dingdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dingdown sprawls well. Dingdown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Dingdown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingdown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dingdown misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Dingdown didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan prevents Dingdown from getting back to his feet.
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dingdown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dingdown stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ben Dingdown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Ryan.
Ryan tries to score a body lock takedown but Dingdown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryan fails to pull guard.
Dingdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dingdown misses with a combination
and Ryan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dingdown!
Ryan scoring with strikes but Dingdown is staying in there.
Ryan wants to control the pace but Dingdown is squirming around nicely.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan throws some wild stikes that Dingdown manages to avoid easily.
Ryan throws some wild stikes that Dingdown manages to avoid easily.
Ryan goes for an armbar but Dingdown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dingdown.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dingdown postures up in Ryan's guard and throws a big left but Ryan blocks it.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
Ryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dingdown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing Dingdown from standing up.
Dingdown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dingdown sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dingdown punching from the bottom.
Dingdown is staying active underneath Ryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stalling.
Dingdown pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Dingdown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dingdown misses with a straight right.
Dingdown scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
Dingdown misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a leg kick.
Dingdown throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Dingdown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dingdown throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dingdown's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ryan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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