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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hollyfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Paris. Ryan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Daniel Ryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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159 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hollyfield as he avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hollyfield is trying to defend but Ryan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hollyfield wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Hollyfield is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hollyfield defends it well.
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hollyfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ryan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ryan's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollyfield struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ryan is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield missing with punches from the back.
Ryan is trying to get back to his feet but Hollyfield has full control of the position and if anything, Ryan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hollyfield struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ryan trying to get back to his feet but Hollyfield is in full control for now.
Hollyfield controls the action.
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.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
Hollyfield has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Hollyfield is trying to stick to Ryan's back but Ryan is turning into Hollyfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollyfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ryan.
Hollyfield is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollyfield sprawls well. Hollyfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollyfield tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Hollyfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryan drops back down to his feet.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollyfield backwards.
Hollyfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Hollyfield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hollyfield prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollyfield tries a knee to the head but Ryan blocks it.
We've been informed that Ryan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike.
Hollyfield stalling the fight.
Hollyfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hollyfield throws an elbow but it misses.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hollyfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan shoots for a double leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls well. He's pushed Ryan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Hollyfield sprawls well.
Hollyfield has managed to clinch.
Hollyfield prevents Ryan from breaking the clinch.
Ryan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hollyfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hollyfield is controlling him.
Ryan working for a triangle but Hollyfield defends it easily.
Hollyfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryan working for a triangle but Hollyfield defends it easily.
Hollyfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollyfield has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
Hollyfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hollyfield stops Ryan from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hollyfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daniel Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan 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.
Hollyfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Hollyfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Hollyfield pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hollyfield is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollyfield defends it nicely.
Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Hollyfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hollyfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Hollyfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollyfield has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Hollyfield from controlling successfully.
Ryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hollyfield.
Ryan is wriggling around but Hollyfield manages to pass to half guard.
Ryan is trying to stand.
Hollyfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryan keeps working.
Ryan kicks Hollyfield off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up.
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Hollyfield. Hollyfield maintains the clinch.
Ryan is trying to drag Hollyfield to the mat but Hollyfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hollyfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ryan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hollyfield prevents it.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ryan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Hollyfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hollyfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Ryan jumps guard but Hollyfield turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollyfield.
That has opened up Daniel Ryan's cut even more.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollyfield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryan goes for a takedown attempt but Hollyfield pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan shoots in but Hollyfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hollyfield as Ryan shoots in.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollyfield avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield has Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside.
Ryan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollyfield misses with a knee strike.
Hollyfield tries to land a knee to the head but Ryan blocks with his arms.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Hollyfield has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Hollyfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan looking for a takedown.
Hollyfield crunches a lovely knee into Ryan's ribcage.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Ryan in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollyfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield landing knees to the head.
The cut above Daniel Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hollyfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ryan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Hollyfield clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
That's time! Hollyfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollyfield takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses.
Hollyfield wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollyfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hollyfield wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollyfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Hollyfield avoids it easily.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson Hollyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollyfield moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Tyson Hollyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Hollyfield defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ryan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hollyfield as Ryan shoots in.
Tyson Hollyfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollyfield but Hollyfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hollyfield is looking to clinch but Ryan is avoiding it.
Hollyfield moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRyan.
Hollyfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Ryan. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollyfield seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hollyfield clinches up with Ryan and pushes him back against the cage.
Hollyfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hollyfield walks away with a smile on his face. Ryan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away.
Hollyfield is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hollyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hollyfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hollyfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollyfield.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Hollyfield staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hollyfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hollyfield has wrist control.
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollyfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollyfield has escaped and now he's on top!
Hollyfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hollyfield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet but Hollyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hollyfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollyfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollyfield has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Hollyfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tyson Hollyfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hollyfield moves into the clinch.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Ryan won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hollyfield.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hollyfield misses with a knee to the head.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the head.
Hollyfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryan's defenses.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow.
Hollyfield with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
Daniel Ryan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ryan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks an elbow strike from Hollyfield.
Hollyfield connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Ryan shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Ryan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield retains his lightweight title!
Tyson Hollyfield took some time post fight to say the following; 'Still undefeated at LW oh ya... come at me Bro!'.
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hype
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