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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4095 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 2828 p4p, 410 weight class). Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Mythos lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Mythos
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mythos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryan looking to control.
Mythos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Mythos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Mythos postures up.
Mythos looking to pass the guard.
Mythos won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mythos passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mythos in particular looking to stall.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Mythos trying to control the pace.
Ryan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mythos is working away from the top position though.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Mythos has control of the leg.
Mythos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Mythos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Mythos controlling the action here.
Ryan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (8) Mythos
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ryan holds on to Mythos around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to hold on but Mythos pushes him away.
Ryan tries to improve his position but instead Mythos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (0) vs (11) Mythos
Mythos keeps control of the position as Ryan tries to break free.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
Ryan can't escape the position.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ryan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ryan for a finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
Ryan wants to control his opponent's hands but Mythos gets his hands free.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is not going to allow Ryan to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Mythos looking for the RNC.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ryan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the hands but Mythos won't let him.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Ryan right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mythos is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ryan just trying to survive but Mythos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mythos controlling the position well here. Ryan rolled but Mythos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Mythos.
Ryan tries to escape but Mythos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mythos trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ryan doesn't escape.
Ryan trying to control the action but Mythos just sinks the hooks in.
Mythos has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mythos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ryan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mythos has the hooks in. Ryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mythos has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ryan's body.
Ryan trying to control the position but Mythos manages to sink in the hooks.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Mythos keeps control of the position.
Mythos controls the position.
Ryan tries to roll but Mythos sticks to his back.
Mythos really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ryan.
Ryan wants to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
What can Ryan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mythos is hanging on to Ryan's back as he tries to escape.
Mythos patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mythos looking to break Ryan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ryan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mythos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mythos controlling the positon.
Mythos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mythos wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Mack Mythos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Daniel Ryan was interviewed post fight and said 'Yo ... this is it for me ... Had a great career ..thank you all !!! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan (ranked 4071 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 2401 p4p, 251 weight class). Ryan's entrance music is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. A fine choice. McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. David McCarthy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryan, who protects the arm well.
McCarthy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCarthy's guard! Nice work there by Ryan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (4) McCarthy
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCarthy 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (5) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCarthy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy is not content to let Ryan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ryan's best efforts.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Ryan defends easily.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryan defends well.
Ryan stands and throws McCarthy's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (8) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
Ryan works to advance to full mount. McCarthy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (10) vs (4) McCarthy
Ryan tries to control but McCarthy wriggling away.
McCarthy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (10) vs (6) McCarthy
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to keep McCarthy in close.
McCarthy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCarthy pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.
Ryan moves into full guard.
McCarthy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCarthy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan controls McCarthy momentarily but McCarthy frees himself.
Ryan managing to control the position.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan keeping full guard, as McCarthy tries to pass.
McCarthy is still trying to improve position.
Ryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
McCarthy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (12) vs (6) McCarthy
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (15) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy prevents Ryan from moving into mount.
McCarthy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (18) vs (6) McCarthy
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
McCarthy regains half guard.
Ryan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCarthy! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (21) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ryan.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCarthy is looking to escape.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position but Ryan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking to control but McCarthy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryan is working for a guillotine from mount but McCarthy frees his head quite easily.
Ryan fails to advance to McCarthy's back.
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryan pulls his head out easily.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but McCarthy is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (24) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy tries to improve his position but instead Ryan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (27) vs (6) McCarthy
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
I really don't envy McCarthy right now.
McCarthy fending off the submission attempt from Ryan.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
Ryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy showing good submission defense here.
McCarthy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ryan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCarthy with him. McCarthy is trying to defend but Ryan has an arm under the chin now! McCarthy grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Mies misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control.
Mies is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ryan asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mies knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Mies's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mies has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Mies is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Mies is trying to buck Ryan off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mies has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Mies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Mies is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura but Mies is defending well.
Mies is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mies is wriggling around trying to escape but Ryan has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Mies taps out and Ryan picks up the big win! Great work there by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Pit Mies was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back stronger!'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan and Anthony Pettis. Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pettis pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryan has Pettis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pettis lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ryan (0) vs (2) Pettis
Ryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pettis is one step ahead there.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettis controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ryan pulls Pettis in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan looking for a guillotine here but Pettis defends easily.
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pettis defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ryan looking to control but Pettis passes into half guard.
Ryan won't allow Pettis to pass to mount.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Pettis controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Pettis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Pettis is controlling well.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan is looking to control Pettis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Pettis stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pettis passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (5) Pettis
Pettis looking to secure an arm triangle but Ryan defends it well.
Ryan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ryan (0) vs (8) Pettis
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ryan turns into Pettis and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (8) Pettis
Pettis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pettis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pettis has his hands on Ryan's head, controlling the position.
Our spies down at at Johnson MMA inform us that Pettis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pettis controls Ryan momentarily but Ryan frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan slips nicely into half guard.
Pettis trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pettis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pettis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pettis.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pettis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ryan has Pettis in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ryan (2) vs (10) Pettis
Pettis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Ryan is looking to sweep but instead, Pettis has passed into half guard.
Pettis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Pettis wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pettis pulls his head out easily.
Pettis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pettis pulls his head out easily.
Pettis controlling the action here.
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pettis slips nicely into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Pettis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (2) vs (13) Pettis
Pettis tries to control but Ryan wriggling away.
Ryan is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Pettis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pettis tries to push Ryan's head away but Ryan is holding on tight.
Pettis content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between L Manning Hines and Daniel Ryan. Ryan has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; L Manning Hines! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hines. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hines (0) vs (4) Ryan
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hines is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ryan has hold of Hines's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hines seems comfortable defending it but Ryan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hines is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hines is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ryan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Ryan!
Daniel Ryan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize and Daniel Ryan. Ryan has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Be Nize (0) vs (2) Ryan
Ryan 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.
Be Nize is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan pushing down on Be Nize's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Be Nize's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Be Nize actively working from the bottom here.
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Be Nize doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Nize is trying to maintain the position but Ryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Ryan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (0) vs (5) Ryan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan tries for a kimura but Be Nize is defending well.
Be Nize tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Be Nize is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Be Nize is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Be Nize's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Be Nize tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Be Nize has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Be Nize is trying to escape and Ryan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Be Nize is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ryan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ryan!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Ryan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 4: Next Level
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Cierpka. #CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan looks for a takedown but Cierpka sprawls well.
Cierpka throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Cierpka darts in trying to clinch
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cierpka swinging wildly here.
Cierpka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cierpka cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cierpka and sends Ryan crashing to the mat! Cierpka follows him down to the mat - Ryan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cierpka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cierpka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cierpka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cierpka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cierpka wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cierpka is sitting in close to Ryan's body. Ryan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cierpka is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cierpka is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Ryan!
A very excited looking Daniel Ryan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Ryan and Andrey Eremeev. Ryan comes to the cage accompanied by I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You by Hank Williams, Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Ryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eremeev is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Eremeev circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ryan (0) vs (4) Eremeev
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Ryan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eremeev works to advance to full mount. Ryan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ryan (0) vs (6) Eremeev
Eremeev wants to take Ryan's back but he can't do it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev fails to advance to Ryan's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryan is looking to escape.
Ryan is looking to get to half guard.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Eremeev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ryan is holding on tight.
Eremeev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ryan is surviving well by controlling Eremeev's body position as best he can.
Ryan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Eremeev has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Eremeev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eremeev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Eremeev keeps trying to improve his position.
Eremeev pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eremeev prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Eremeev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremeev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ryan (0) vs (9) Eremeev
Ryan is squirming around, avoiding Eremeev's attempts to control the action.
Eremeev fails to advance to Ryan's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eremeev working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ryan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Eremeev! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pena throws a big shot that misses.
Pena lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pena but Pena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.#TD2#
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pena sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pena is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Pena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Pena avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryan. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Pena is trying to stand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pena is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Pena wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Pena tries to kick Ryan off but Ryan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pena misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pena throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
And Ryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Pena pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryan fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Pena gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Pena has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Ryan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Ryan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pena after a bit of a struggle. #T4##BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown. Pena tries to sprawl out of it but Ryan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Pena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Pena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Pena.
Pena tries to land a front kick but Ryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a nice uppercut.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pena throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Pena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Pena throws a body shot but no joy.
Pena wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pena scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Pena misses.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan shoots in for a double leg but Pena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pena tests Ryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pena as he avoids it easily.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Pena has one foot on Ryan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pena throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Pena off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Pena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pena's guard. #REVB#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan is looking to pass into half guard but Pena pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pena is in guard.#REVR#
Pena wants to stand but Ryan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pena postures up.
#T2##SUB2#
Ryan has his foot on Pena's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pena works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Pena stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Pena. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pena cracks Ryan with a good jab.#TD2#
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Pena's guard.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pena is keeping the position for now.
Ryan pushing down on Pena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ryan is working for an americana but Pena has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ryan was thinking about the submission.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Pena is keeping the position.
Ryan won't allow Pena to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ryan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pena is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pena has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Pena pushes his legs off easily.
Pena wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pena doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pena manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pena circles away.
Pena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan feints the counter takedown.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Pena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Pena tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan 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.
Ryan misses with a head shot. Pena uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.
Pena keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass.
Ryan is pushing down on Pena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pena is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pena's head.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pena is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Pena is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pena pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pena's half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Javier Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4##SUB2#
Pena is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Pena is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pena 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pena!
A less than humble Javier Pena misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Good exchange - Snow coming out on top.
Snow swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan is thwarting Snow's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snow.
Snow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryan's guard. #REVR##T1#
Ryan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Snow stopping the sweep attempt from Ryan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Snow trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
Snow wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Snow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Snow.
Snow scores with a nice strike.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snow cracks Ryan with a good jab.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Snow misses.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Tyrion Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryan.
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Snow misses.
Tyrion Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ryan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Snow manages to get back to half guard.
Snow is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Snow dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snow defends it nicely.
Tyrion Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Snow as he connects with a hook.
Tyrion Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target.
Ryan walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Ryan looking to score a takedown here. Snow is defending well but Ryan drives through and ends up in Snow's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ryan gets full guard.#T1#
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Snow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Snow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Ryan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snow escapes and throws Ryan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Snow working away.
Ryan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Snow is staying active.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU#
Snow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyrion Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snow is looking for a sweep.
Snow manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow is pressing down on Ryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Snow working for a triangle but Ryan defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Snow 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.
Ryan won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Snow is trying to keep Ryan in close.
#SUB#
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan distracts Snow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryan won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Ryan is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Ryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Snow trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
Ryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Snow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Snow gets caught flat footed, as Ryan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Snow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Snow 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.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Snow has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ryan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Snow.
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Snow manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow trying to control from half guard but Ryan is working away. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snow's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ryan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Snow has his hands clasped together but Ryan extends and breaks Snow's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Ryan!
After the fight, Daniel Ryan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Galante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Galante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galante throwing a counter right hand but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Galante is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Galante circles away and we're back to standing.
Leo Galante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan defending well as Galante loads up on a big left hand.
Galante stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galante wants it to stay on the feet.
Galante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Galante looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Galante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ryan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galante doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryan. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galante is just riding it out for now. Ryan eventually gives up the hold.
Galante gets full guard.
Ryan advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galante has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Galante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galante manages to get back to half guard.
Galante tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Galante is defending the position. #SUB#
Galante looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ryan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Galante is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Ryan wants to finish this one by submission but Galante is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ryan.
Galante regains half guard.#T3#
Ryan is thwarting Galante's attempts to control the position.
Galante wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Galante trying to hold on to Ryan's head to control him but Ryan postures up.
#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura but Galante is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Galante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ryan seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryan passes to side control.
Galante is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galante can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Galante is defending well. #SUB2#
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Ryan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ryan looks for a takedown but Galante sprawls well.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leo Galante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Ryan.
Ryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Galante sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Galante cracks Ryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galante digs a good body shot into Ryan's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Galante misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galante lands a nice hook to Ryan's body. Ryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galante lands with a good body shot.
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Galante is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Galante misses. #T1#
Galante lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Ryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan working away.#SUB2#
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Galante is defending well.
Daniel Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Galante's legs.
Galante can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Galante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ryan off and has taken his back!
Galante is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Ryan up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Galante punishing his opponent with strikes.
Galante is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Galante lands a heavy elbow.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound.
Ryan wants to hold on but Galante pushes him away.
Ryan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galante avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Ryan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Nice strikes from Galante there. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Galante.
Galante is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Daniel Ryan's cut even more.
Galante sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Ryan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galante.
Galante winds up and cracks Ryan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Galante throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head. #T4#
Galante thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Galante not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Galante thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Galante thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Galante is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Galante has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ryan is staying active underneath Galante, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galante is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Galante not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
The cut above Daniel Ryan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice sprawl there from Galante as Ryan shoots in.#TD2#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Galante to the mat! Galante manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Ryan 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. #SUB#
Galante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard. #SUB#
Galante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Galante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Galante 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard. #SUB#
Galante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Galante is keeping the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Galante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galante manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Galante's guard.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galante has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ryan is looking to defend but Galante has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ryan! Galante pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ryan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leo Galante!
Leo Galante spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Prestige FC 60: Feast Fight
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ryan swings around for an armbar but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ryan's guard.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rutten defends it easily.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Rutten to get to half guard.
#T1#
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Rutten is looking to work some ground and pound but Ryan has wrist control.#SUB#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Ryan controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
Rutten seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
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.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Rutten pushes his legs off easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Rutten stands and steps away. Ryan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Rutten.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Rutten.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.#T3#
Rutten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutten misses with a wild combination.
Rutten looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Rutten's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Rutten has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ryan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Rutten breaks from the clinch.
Rutten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.#T4#
Ryan fails with the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Rutten throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan ducks right into an uppercut from Rutten.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutten as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bas Rutten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Rutten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Rutten gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Rutten really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ryan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rutten looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rutten looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rutten! #REVB#
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Rutten decides to stand back up. #T1#
Ryan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryan shoots in but Rutten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan with a poor takedown
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Ryan's legs.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Rutten misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutten manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Rutten looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutten leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
Rutten tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Rutten scores with a nice strike.
Rutten tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Ryan saw it coming and moves away.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan checks a low kick from Rutten.#T3#
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Rutten fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan fails with the takedown
and Rutten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Rutten lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rutten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryan's hands.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Rutten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt
and Rutten counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutten moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Ryan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rutten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Rutten pushes Ryan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rutten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutten.
Ryan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryan checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan shoots and misses
and Rutten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutten lands the left hand.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutten tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
so Ryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Rutten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Rutten is quick to defend against it.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Ryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rutten pinned against the cage. Rutten gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Rutten, which made it look bad.
Rutten is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Rutten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten with a hook.#CUT2#
Daniel Ryan's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutten.#T2#
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Rutten.
Ryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutten defends it nicely.
Rutten throws out a leg kick but Ryan moves out of range and Rutten only half commits.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ryan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rutten lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutten sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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!
Rutten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rutten jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutten circles away.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Ryan dives in and grabs Rutten's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rutten pushes down on Ryan's head and hops out.
Rutten misses the jab.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Rutten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rutten as he jumps to the side.
Ryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutten defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Rutten into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Rutten.
Rutten with a jab.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rutten counter with a right hand.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rutten tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rutten to the ground. Rutten escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan backing away here, and Rutten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rutten connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ryan covering up! Rutten comes in with a big uppercut and Ryan goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bas Rutten!
Bas Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Prestige FC 56: Ketto
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Taisumov. No joy for Ryan on that attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taisumov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Taisumov's head.
Taisumov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taisumov as Ryan shoots in.
Sloppy strikes from Taisumov. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Taisumov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taisumov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. #SUB#
Ryan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taisumov dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle but Taisumov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Taisumov tries to stand but Ryan is controlling from the bottom.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ryan has his foot on Taisumov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taisumov works his way back into a safe position though.
Taisumov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.#SU2#
Taisumov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ryan goes for a double leg but Taisumov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Taisumov continues to drive forward.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Ryan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan prevents Taisumov from getting back to his feet.
Ryan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taisumov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
Taisumov has momentary wrist control but Ryan slips an elbow through the middle.
Taisumov wants to get back to his feet but Ryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taisumov keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass. #T3#
Ryan won't allow Taisumov to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taisumov wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taisumov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan has his takedown stuffed
and Taisumov counters with a series of strikes. Ryan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taisumov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Taisumov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Ryan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ryan fails with the takedown.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Taisumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taisumov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taisumov misses with the combination.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan misses with a hook. Taisumov ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Taisumov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov.#TD#
Taisumov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Ryan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Taisumov.
Taisumov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Taisumov walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.
Aslan Taisumov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taisumov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ryan on the side of the head.
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Taisumov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Taisumov unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taisumov!
#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Ryan has been cut.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taisumov throws a counter combo.#T1#
No joy there for Taisumov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taisumov as he jumps to the side.
Taisumov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Taisumov blocks the body kick.
Taisumov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniel Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ryan.
Taisumov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taisumov swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Taisumov throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taisumov's guard.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taisumov is looking to stand up but Ryan isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ryan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Taisumov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ryan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Ryan!
A less than humble Daniel Ryan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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