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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ned Ryerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ryerson's choice of entrance music: I Got You Babe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 cm
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160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
24
163 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Daniels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ned Ryerson! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Daniels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Daniels is trying to control. Ryerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ryerson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Ryerson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels. Ryerson wants to improve his position but Daniels is controlling well.
Ryerson moves into full guard.
Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ryerson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control. Ryerson is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up. Ryerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Daniels controls from within his opponent's guard. Ryerson is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Ryerson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels! Daniels really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryerson fails to advance to Daniels's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ryerson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daniels is looking to escape. Ryerson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ryerson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Ryerson trying to keep a closed guard but Daniels is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Daniels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jack Daniels just wasn't active enough. Daniels looks to throw a body kick and Ryerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Daniels doesn't succeed with the takedown and Ryerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Ryerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels is rocked! Ryerson throws a head kick but Daniels moves out of range.
Ned Ryerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Daniels has his takedown stuffed and Ryerson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryerson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily. Ryerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Ryerson circles away easily and Ryerson counters with a head kick. That will keep Daniels thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ryerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daniels seems to have got his legs back now. Ryerson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ryerson! Daniels in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Daniels can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryerson is looking to escape. Ryerson gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Ryerson dominated that round. That's time! Daniels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryerson is looking for a sweep. Ryerson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Ryerson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ryerson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ryerson trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it. Ryerson seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels is trying to stand up here but Ryerson is controlling him well. Ryerson is looking to take a break and control but Daniels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryerson trying to pass the guard but Daniels defending well. Ryerson prevents Daniels from improving his position. Ryerson throws a strike but Daniels avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Ryerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now. Ryerson looking to sit in guard and control but Daniels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
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. Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack Daniels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Daniels checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch and Ryerson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Daniels's knee momentarily. Ryerson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Daniels sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Daniels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Daniels fails with the takedown. Ryerson misses with a shot to the body and Ryerson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Daniels jabs Ryerson right on the nose. Ryerson blinks but takes it well. Ryerson throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side. Ryerson misses with a left hand and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryerson throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ned Ryerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daniels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryerson did well to prevent Daniels getting side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ryerson is trying to maintain the position but Daniels is very close to passing his half guard. Ryerson is breathing heavily. Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Daniels thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ryerson to regain full guard. Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ryerson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ned Ryerson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniels avoids the body shot from Ryerson.
Ryerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels. Ned Ryerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ryerson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Daniels counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daniels. Ryerson looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely. Daniels thows a big elbow that misses. Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Daniels connects with a couple of short punches. Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control. Daniels is working Ryerson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Daniels scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Daniels wants to control from the top but Ryerson keeps moving. Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryerson is retaining full guard. Daniels controlling from the top position. Ryerson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Daniels is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ryerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daniels has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daniels! Daniels thows a big elbow that misses. Ryerson keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully. Ryerson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Daniels throwing strikes from guard but Ryerson blocks nicely. Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryerson has wrist control. Daniels chips away with some ground and pound. Daniels throwing strikes but missing. Jack Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Daniels works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ryerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Daniels trying to control from half guard but Ryerson is working away. Daniels controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Daniels throwing shots but Ryerson is blocking nicely. Daniels scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Daniels throwing shots but Ryerson is blocking nicely. Ryerson tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg. Ryerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Daniels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryerson's head. Daniels content to control rather than advance. Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ned Ryerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Daniels prevents Ryerson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ryerson 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Ryerson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
58% |
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