|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Girlfriend. Gusi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. Jake Ryan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
|
|
|
186 cm
30
199 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
|
175 cm
30
195 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gusi misses the shot to the body. Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gusi. Danga de danga de dang - Gusi scores with a four punch combination! Gusi scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard. Gusi looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Gusi trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom. Ryan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gusi throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely. Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sasa Gusi was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Gusi's shoulder, as Gusi tries to avoid the shot. Nice uppercut lands for Gusi. That snapped Ryan's head back.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gusi throws out the jab. Gusi dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard. Gusi with a flurry of punches that miss. Ryan keeping moving, preventing Gusi from controlling successfully. Gusi pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gusi not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gusi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gusi in particular looking to stall. Gusi wants to free his trapped foot but Ryan is holding on for dear life with his legs. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gusi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusi wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan tries to roll over but Gusi keeps him under control. Gusi wants to control but Ryan is keeping him busy. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gusi controlling the action here. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Gusi is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sasa Gusi wasn't active enough on the ground. Gusi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gusi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gusi. Ryan scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Gusi.
Gusi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan. A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Gusi does a little dance to reset his feet. Gusi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gusi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ryan is trying to control the position but Gusi postures up. Gusi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ryan working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Gusi dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gusi.
Ryan cracks Gusi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Gusi looks to land a combination. Ryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Gusi misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely. Gusi lands with a good body shot. Gusi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily. Ryan looks to land a combination but Gusi avoids it well. Ryan misses with a body shot.
Gusi misses with a straight left. Gusi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryan is fending him off so far but Gusi persists. Nope, Ryan circles away and we're back to standing. Good shot there by Ryan. Gusi lands with an overhand left. Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gusi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan misses with a wild body shot. Ryan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Ryan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Gusi counters with a lovely shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Gusi misses the target. An inside leg kick from Ryan misses. Gusi throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gusi shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gusi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Gusi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gusi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ryan - the referee stops the clock and Gusi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ryan. Gusi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Gusi throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Gusi misses with a body shot.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Gusi. A slow jab from Gusi misses its intended target. Ryan misses with a straight right. Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusi moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Donk. Ryan catches Gusi right on the button with a cross. Gusi checks a leg kick. Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusi is just out of range. Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gusi.
Ryan sizes up Gusi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gusi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ryan takes the fight into the clinch. Gusi tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Gusi takes an elbow to the forehead. Ryan lands a nice uppercut. Ryan tries to stall but Gusi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gusi. Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gusi pulls Ryan into guard.
Gusi wants to sweep but no luck. Gusi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Gusi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gusi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Gusi up and slammed him! Gusi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control! Ryan stands up and beckons Gusi to his feet. Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Gusi shoots in for a double leg but Ryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ryan punishes Gusi's body with a nice straight punch. Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far. Gusi is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Gusi. Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ryan misses with a looping right. Gusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan lands a right hook to the body.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet. Ryan throws out a loose jab but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gusi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure. Gusi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sasa Gusi's cut. 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. This is the final round!
Ryan closes the distance and pushes Gusi back into the cage. Ryan trying to control the position but instead, Gusi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryan into the cage. Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Ryan lands a right hand. Gusi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gusi can't get the takedown.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gusi.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Gusi uses good head movement to avoid it. Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head. Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Gusi goes for a takedown attempt but Ryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sasa Gusi. Ryan cracks Gusi with a right hand to the side of the head. Gusi throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily. Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusi keeps the fight on the outside. Gusi misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely. A cross from Ryan lands. Ryan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Ryan digs a good body shot into Gusi's ribs. Gusi lands a jab to Ryan's midsection. Gusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gusi throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ryan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ryan lands with a good body shot. Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gusi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Gusi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gusi's head. Gusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it. Gusi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gusi. Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan lands a jab to Gusi's midsection. Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick. Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ryan gets a clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan lands a shot to the body. Ryan is trying to stall.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gusi controls his hands.
Gusi letting Ryan take a breather here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Ryan misses with a body punch.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Gusi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan. Ryan 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. Gusi passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gusi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gusi throws a big elbow that misses. Ryan wants to sweep here but Gusi controlling him for the moment. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gusi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jake Ryan showed his dominance in that final round. I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Ryan! Jake Ryan very nearly forgot to thank RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
78% |
|
|
|
|
|
|