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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Ryback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield's entrance music is Believers . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Casey Ryback!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryback delivers a nice body kick.
Ryback shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redfield as he avoids it easily.
Redfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redfield lands with a good body shot.
Redfield takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redfield. Ryback does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryback throws a lazy uppercut
and Redfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ryback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryback.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield throws out a loose jab but Ryback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryback on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redfield ducks under a wild hook from Ryback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ryback quickly recovers to 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. Redfield connects with a nice short shot to Ryback's temple.
Ryback wants to get back to full guard.
Redfield drops an elbow to the side of Ryback's head.
Redfield scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Redfield thows a huge punch but Ryback dodges it nicely.
Redfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryback holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryback keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryback on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redfield drops an elbow to the side of Ryback's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryback is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redfield's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryback looking for the choke from the back.
Ryback looking for the choke but no joy.
Redfield tries to escape but Ryback has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryback working over Redfield with some ground and pound. Redfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Redfield 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.
Redfield wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Redfield to regain full guard.
Redfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Ryback not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ryback wants to control from the top but Redfield keeps moving.
Ryback stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryback defends well.
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.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Ryback slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Redfield is looking to regain half guard here but Ryback keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Ryback seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Redfield tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
That's time! Redfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redfield throws a shot to the body.
Ryback keeps Redfield at a distance using the push kick.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redfield dodges the punch combination from Ryback.
Redfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryback.
Ryback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Redfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryback circles away quickly and effectively.
Redfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryback can do to turn this around?
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Redfield does no damage.
Redfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryback moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ryback lands a head shot.
Redfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Ryback tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryback connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redfield. Redfield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryback looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redfield is fending him off so far but Ryback persists. Nope, Redfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Ryback.
Redfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ryback looks to move away, Redfield throws a big counter combo bu Ryback just gets out of the way.
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Ryback is out of range.
Ryback scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Ryback moves out of range.
Redfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryback changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Redfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryback is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Redfield.
Ryback managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Redfield.
Ryback gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Redfield trying to control from half guard but Ryback is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback trying to hold on to Redfield's head to control him but Redfield postures up.
Ground and pound from Redfield.
Redfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryback with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryback tries to get to full guard but Redfield has control of the leg.
Ryback moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Redfield throws an elbow that misses. Ryback uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redfield's guard. Nice move by Ryback!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryback working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redfield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryback defends it easily.
Redfield keeping moving, preventing Ryback from controlling successfully.
Redfield is trying to control the position but Ryback postures up.
Ryback landing with the ground and pound.
Redfield has his foot on Ryback's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ryback works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryback preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Redfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ryback takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryback takes a swing at Redfield's ribcage but misses.
Redfield throwing a counter right hand but Ryback manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ryback.
Redfield seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Redfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ryback is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Ryback misses its intended target.
Ryback thows a leg kick but Redfield checks it
and Redfield counters with a straight right hand.
Redfield ducks right into an uppercut from Ryback.
Ryback looks for the body kick but Redfield saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryback walks into a left hand.
Ryback lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryback throws an overhand right that lands on Redfield's shoulder, as Redfield tries to avoid the shot.
Ryback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield lands with a nice body punch.
Ryback throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryback checks a leg kick.
Redfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryback.
Ryback slips a jab and a cross from Redfield.
Chris Redfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryback lands with a good body shot.
Ryback lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redfield circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryback scores with a hook to the body. Redfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Casey Ryback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryback swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redfield throws a hook but Ryback blocks it.
Redfield leaves Ryback with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Casey Ryback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Redfield checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redfield misses the shot to the body.
Ryback is looking to chop away at Redfield's legs.
Redfield throws a big counter combination but Ryback scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryback swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield blocks a head kick by Ryback.
Redfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Redfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Ryback coming out on top.
Ryback throws a sloppy head kick and Redfield moves out of range easily.
Redfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryback throws a hook but Redfield avoids it easily.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Ryback avoids them all with ease.
Redfield looks to land a combination but Ryback avoids it well.
And Ryback tries to counter it with a takedown but Redfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Redfield slips under a jab from Ryback.
Ryback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryback throws a body shot but no joy.
Redfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Redfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryback checks the leg kick.
Ryback tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryback uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redfield has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redfield jabs Ryback to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ryback takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Redfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryback moves away.
Redfield scores with a kick to the body.
Redfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Casey Ryback has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redfield scores with a jab to the head.
Ryback takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryback has time to react.
Ryback drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redfield connects with a body shot.
Redfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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