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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Ryder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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165 lbs
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175 cm
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ryder! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryder shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well. Ryder drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryder working the strikes but Lee uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ryder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ryder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lee has his hands clasped together around Ryder's back. He's all about the action. Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryder lands strikes from half guard. Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryder. Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lee is trying to get back to full guard. Ryder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryder. Ryder working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lee throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryder chips away with some ground and pound. Ryder is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryder landing some decent shots from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder. Ryder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head. Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ryder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Lee working a defensive guard but Ryder passes into half guard.
Ryder thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Ryder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ryder with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard. Lee is breathing heavily. Ryder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ryder connects with a couple of short punches. Ryder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ryder slips nicely into half guard. Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Ryder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ryder scores with a couple of nice shots. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryder. Left hook, right uppercut from Lee. Ryder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Ryder getting side control. Ryder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ryder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. Ryder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lee trying to control here.
Ryder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Ryder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Ryder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. Ryder thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Ryder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ryder trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. Ryder not landing any meaningful shots this time. Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lee tries to kick Ryder off but Ryder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. 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. Ryder connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though. Ryder working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ryder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ryder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. Ryder working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryder misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard. Ryder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder. Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder. Ryder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head. Ryder postures up.
Ryder won't allow Lee to sweep him here. Ryder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ryder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Ryder lands a couple of digs. Ryder throwing strikes but missing. Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ryder content to stall in guard here. Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryder. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Ryder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ryder shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing. Lee leaves Ryder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ryder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Ryder in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends. Ryder lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee trying his best to control but Ryder has mounted him. Ryder punching from mount but Lee doing a good job of avoiding damage. Ryder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. Lee takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee tries to hold on but Ryder postures up. Lee can't escape the position.
Ryder in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ryder breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow. Ryder looking to finish with strikes here!
Ryder dominating with strikes here. Jacob Ryder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. Jacob Ryder has got the better of the ground game so far. Ryder controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jacob Ryder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Lee stuffs the takedown. Brad Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Ryder. Ryder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryder. Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryder. Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryder backs up against the cage.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryder. Brad Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ryder working away. Ryder wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. Lee wants to control but Ryder postures up. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee is trying to escape the position but Ryder is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Ryder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Ryder 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Ryder!
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energy
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RATING
49% |
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