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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by Girlfriend. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
42
222 lbs
55 - 25 - 5 |
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195 cm
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200 lbs
40 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
55 - 25 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Ryan! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
40 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega. Ryan feinted with a counter takedown. Omega throws a shot to the body.
Omega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Omega lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Omega throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it. Omega cracks Ryan with an open hand slap. Omega connects with an inside leg kick. Omega throws a big shot that misses. Omega lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Omega throws a body shot but no joy. A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omega as he jumps to the side. Omega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards. Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Omega to score with a decent uppercut. Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Omega. Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan avoids the body shot from Omega.
Thor Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Omega throws a shot to the body.
Ryan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Omega moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A jab from Omega does it's job there. Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Omega takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. Omega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch. Omega is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs. Omega looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range. Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ryan. Omega throws a hook but Ryan blocks it. Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss! Omega misses with a straight right. Omega scores with a jab to the body. Ryan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Ryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Omega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Omega lands a right hook 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! Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Omega swings away with a leg kick that misses. Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan checks a low kick from Omega. A big left from Ryan misses. Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega. Ryan avoids the body shot from Omega.
Omega misses with a wild body shot. Omega ducks under a wild hook from Ryan. Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omega throws a head kick that misses. Omega lands a body shot.
Omega throws a wild body kick that Ryan sees coming a mile off. An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target. Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan avoids the body shot from Omega.
Omega blocks a jab. Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Omega.
Omega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands. Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Omega misses with a body kick. Omega throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Omega down. Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Omega connects with a solid leg kick. Omega with a nice cross. Omega throws a series of punches but Ryan avoids them all with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Omega jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Omega dips to his left and cracks Ryan with an uppercut! Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range. Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Omega lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Omega dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away. Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Omega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Omega has time to react. Omega tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Omega misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Omega throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Omega just manages to avoid it. Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ryan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Omega scores with the left hand. Ryan knows he should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omega throws out the jab. Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Omega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan. Omega scores with a body shot.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Omega. A big left from Omega misses. Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ryan slips under a jab from Omega. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Omega. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryan looks to land a right hand but Omega moved out of range. Omega misses with a straight left. Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Omega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omega scores with a push kick. Jake Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs. Omega takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target. Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it. Omega misses with a looping right. Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Omega digs a good hook to Ryan's body.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Ryan staying out of range there. Ryan throws the kick towards the body but Omega avoids it. Ryan looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range. Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the cage and back into range. Omega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Omega has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ryan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Omega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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! Omega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omega.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Omega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Omega looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range. Nice uppercut there from Ryan. Omega throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it. Omega dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ryan tries to move into range but Omega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Omega throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range. Omega cracks Ryan with an open hand slap. Ryan slips a jab from Omega. Omega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Omega connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Omega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ryan dives in and grabs Omega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out. Omega thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand! This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ryan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Omega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Omega scores with a nice head shot. Omega blocks a jab. Ryan slips under a jab. Omega jabs Ryan right on the nose. Ryan blinks but takes it well. Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Omega staying out of range there. Ryan throws a low kick but Omega moves out of range easily. Omega misses with a straight left. Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ryan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range. Omega scores with a nice right hand.
Omega lands a nice looking body shot.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range. Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Omega only half commits to the counter leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega. This has been an exciting period of action! Ryan has his takedown stuffed and Omega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ryan misses the jab. Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan. Omega lunges at Ryan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryan's hand. Omega throws a quick inside leg kick. Ryan lands a head shot. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ryan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Omega cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head. Ryan moves out of range as Omega strikes. Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Omega defends it nicely. Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
Omega lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Omega scores with a jab to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Omega throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it. Omega moves out of range of the strikes. Omega misses with a hook
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Omega. Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Omega throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Omega misses with a looping left. Ryan moves away from the strike by Omega. Nice body punch from Omega. Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Omega cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head. Omega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan. A swing and a miss from Ryan. Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryan misses with a straight right. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A looping hook to the body misses from Omega. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet. Omega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Omega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Omega is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Omega circles away and we're back to standing. Ryan throws a right hand that Omega ducks under and follows up with a left that Omega also avoids with ease. Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan checks a low kick from Omega. Ryan slips a jab from Omega. Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Omega.
Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet. Omega cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs. A good leg kick by Omega. Omega slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Omega scores with a hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omega throws a hook but Ryan blocks it. An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target. Ryan throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.
Omega throws a nice inside leg kick. Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega. Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ryan throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Omega cracks a nice hook into Ryan's ribs. Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega scores with a kick to the body.
Omega is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs. Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Omega. Omega waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan. Omega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Omega swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Omega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ryan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Omega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ryan scrambles back to his feet. Ryan checks the leg kick. Omega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts. Ryan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ryan throws a hook but Omega blocks it. Ryan checks a leg kick nicely. Omega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Omega throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it. Omega scoring well with a low kick there.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Omega avoids them all with ease. Omega works Ryan's body with a nice hook. Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Omega defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Omega into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Omega misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Omega throws a chopping leg kick but Ryan manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing. Decent striking displayed by Omega there. Omega throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. 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! Omega listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Omega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan. Ryan is looking to counter punch. Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Omega. Ryan tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Omega throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Omega misses. Omega slips a straight right by Ryan. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omega. Omega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Omega throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Ryan staying out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega really dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Omega is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs. Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Omega. Omega throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away. Ryan misses with a looping right. Omega connects with a crisp jab. Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Omega. A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. Omega defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand. Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omega lands a head shot. Omega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ryan walks into a jab. Left hook, right uppercut from Omega. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target. Omega sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Omega throws a body shot but no joy. Omega lands an overhand right. Omega looks to land a left hand but Ryan moved out of range nicely. Omega dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Omega lands the left hand. Ryan slips a jab from Omega. Ryan throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily. Omega tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ryan moves away from the strike by Omega. Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega. Omega throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Ryan slips a jab from Omega. A leg kick checked by Omega. Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss. Omega loads up on a big right hand but Ryan slips the punch. It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ryan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan. Omega misses with a straight left. Omega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it. It looked like Ryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Omega throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it. Omega throws a leg kick that misses. Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Omega throws out a counter right but Ryan avoids it with no problem. Omega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Omega misses with a straight left. Nice sprawl there from Omega as Ryan shoots in. Omega pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Omega settles back down. Omega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Omega lands a slapping body shot.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it. Omega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Omega slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Omega is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan. Nice defenses there by Omega. Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omega thows a left - swing and a miss! Omega sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Omega scores with a punch to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A cross from Omega lands. Omega lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Ryan on that attempt. Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Ryan.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Omega coming out on top. Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Ryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Omega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ryan on the side of the head. Omega's corner calls for a 1-2. Omega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Omega misses with the combination.
Ryan throws a big counter combination but Omega scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Omega. Ryan throws out a powerful jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Omega takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. Omega misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target. Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that fourth round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Omega misses with a looping left. Omega scores with a kick to the body.
Ryan motions for Omega to come forward. Ryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Omega had a free shot at his head there. Good exchange - Omega coming out on top. Omega is looking to land body kicks. Ryan drops his hands momentarily and Omega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Omega throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range. Omega throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range. Omega missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice jab there from Omega. The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Omega lands a lovely overhand right. Omega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Omega takes a swing at Ryan's ribcage but misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ryan misses with a wild body shot. Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Omega slips a jab from Ryan. Omega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Omega works the jab nicely. Omega works Ryan's body with a nice hook. Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Omega connects with an inside leg kick. Ryan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Omega lands with a cross. Omega throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ryan misses with a looping right. Omega missing with a left hand there. Ryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Omega with a body punch. A glancing blow. Good standup being displayed there by Ryan as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Ryan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryan. Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan. Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Omega. Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ryan throws out a loose jab but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it. Omega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Omega sizes up Ryan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Omega.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Omega ducks under a wild hook from Ryan. Omega throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range. Omega throws a low kick but Ryan avoids it. Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Omega misses with a wild body shot. A big right from Ryan misses. Ryan checks a low kick from Omega. Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A jab from Omega misses. Omega throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut. Ryan moves away from the strike by Omega. Omega throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ryan works over Omega's head and body with a nice combination. Jab from Omega. Omega connects with a solid leg kick. Ryan moves out of range as Omega strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Omega cracks Ryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A big left from Ryan misses. Thor Omega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Omega swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it. A jab from Omega misses. Omega's corner calls for a 1-2. Omega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Omega scores with a kick to the body.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab by Omega. Omega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryan. Omega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan. No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Omega just misses with a punch to the body.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Omega stuns Ryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Thor Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Omega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega! Thor Omega retains his light heavyweight title! Thor Omega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks Burns Family for giving me another shot! I won't let you down. Hats off to my worthy opponent.'.
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