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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Ironstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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187 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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193 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Ironstone!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Biles working some strikes from top position.
Ironstone wants to stand and escape but Biles is having none of it.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles advances to half guard.
Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironstone is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ironstone tries to kick Biles off but Biles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ironstone is trying to stand.
Biles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ironstone is just riding it out for now. Biles eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biles thows a huge punch but Ironstone dodges it nicely.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Ironstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Biles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone has one foot on Biles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ironstone throws an overhand right that lands on Biles's shoulder, as Biles tries to avoid the shot.
Biles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ironstone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Biles working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Biles tries for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ironstone, who protects the arm well.
Ironstone is pushing Biles's head away, looking to escape. Biles manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ironstone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Biles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironstone is trying to get back to his feet.
Biles is trying to get an arm triangle but Ironstone is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ironstone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biles was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironstone.
We've been informed that Ironstone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Biles shoots for a takedown but Ironstone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodney Ironstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biles shoots in but Ironstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ironstone clinches up with Biles and pushes him back against the cage.
Biles tightens his grip and picks Ironstone up, before dumping him to the ground. Ironstone manages to land in guard.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet but Biles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ironstone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironstone is looking to stand up but Biles isn't so interested in that idea.
Biles works over Ironstone with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironstone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryan Biles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ironstone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ironstone lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biles wants to take the fight to the mat but Ironstone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Biles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biles tries to score a body lock takedown but Ironstone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ironstone manages to break the clinch.
Ironstone throws a sloppy head kick and Biles moves out of range easily.
Biles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ironstone!
Ironstone throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironstone looks to score with a jab to the body but Biles is just out of range.
Biles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironstone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Biles is controlling him
Biles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironstone can do to turn this around?
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ironstone sees it coming and defends easily.
Ironstone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ironstone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
Biles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Biles is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biles seems to be working for a kimura but Ironstone defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biles is looking for a kimura but Ironstone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biles to get the leverage.
Ironstone is trying to stand back up but Biles is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Biles dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Biles fails with a takedown attempt.
Ironstone is looking to clinch.
Biles looks for a takedown but Ironstone sprawls well.
Biles avoids a kick to the body.
Biles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ironstone pushes Biles off looking to stand but Biles dives back in and keeps control.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biles wants to work for an arm triangle but Ironstone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biles seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironstone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
Ryan Biles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Biles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ironstone defends it well.
Biles is trying to work for a kimura but Ironstone is defending well.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Biles is working for a kimura but Ironstone is defending it quite comfortably.
Ironstone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biles is looking for a kimura here.
Ironstone wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Ironstone
and Biles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Biles.
Biles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biles wants to control from the top but Ironstone keeps moving.
Ironstone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodney Ironstone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironstone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Biles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biles drops back looking for a leg! Ironstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ironstone manages to kick Biles off! Biles jumps back into Ironstone's guard.
Biles lands a couple of elbows.
Biles prevents Ironstone from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ironstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Biles defends it easily.
Ironstone has his foot on Biles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biles works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Biles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Biles!
A victorious Ryan Biles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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