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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Priest has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Rydeland
Priest wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydeland is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Rydeland
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (2) Rydeland
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Rydeland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydeland. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (2) Rydeland#T1#
Priest pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Priest wants to control the pace but Rydeland is squirming around nicely.
Priest controlling from mount. #SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rydeland turns into him and now he's in Priest's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (4) Rydeland#SUB#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Rydeland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priest's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Rydeland prevents Priest from improving his position.
Rydeland wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T3#
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Rydeland has control of the leg.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Rydeland wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (7) Rydeland
Priest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland preventing the sweep.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rydeland stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rydeland! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (10) Rydeland
Priest tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Priest tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rydeland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (11) vs (10) Rydeland#T6##SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Priest working for the choke. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Rydeland, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Rydeland, looking for the choke.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rydeland is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Priest off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7#
Priest keeps control of the position as Rydeland tries to break free.
Priest is looking to control Rydeland but Rydeland is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rydeland reverses the position brilliantly into Priest's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (11) vs (12) Rydeland
Rydeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8##SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Priest has an active guard here but Rydeland has managed to pass into half guard.
#T9#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydeland has passed into half guard!
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rydeland is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Rydeland has control of the leg.
Rydeland trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest wants to sweep but Rydeland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (15) Rydeland
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Rydeland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Priest is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Priest gets full guard.#T13#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (18) Rydeland
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (21) Rydeland
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rydeland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland wins on points by 21 to 11.
Post fight, an emotional John Rydeland said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
Savage MMA
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Cobb misses.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a hook
#KD#
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes that sends Rydeland to the canvas! Cobb follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Rydeland is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb wanted to stand there but Rydeland had control of the position.
Rydeland is still in real trouble! Can Cobb finish him?
Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.#SU#
Cobb gets to his feet. Rydeland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Rydeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobb in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
Rydeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Rydeland scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rydeland slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with the combination.
#T2#
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Cobb acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobb slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
Cobb slips a jab from Rydeland.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Rydeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Cobb scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Rydeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobb counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Rydeland.
Cobb is stalling here.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Cobb taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice body shot.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch.
Rydeland lands a front kick.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobb.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobb lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#KD#
Cobb drops Rydeland with a nice combination! Cobb dives into Rydeland's guard, looking to finish!
Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Rydeland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rydeland trying to control the position here.
Rydeland is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Rydeland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cobb manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Cobb has Rydeland pulled in close to control his posture.
Rydeland stopping the sweep attempt from Cobb.
Cobb has his hands on Rydeland's head, controlling the position.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet but Rydeland is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rydeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Cobb's head. #CL2#
Rydeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb. #BC2#
Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Rydeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rydeland!
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland. #CL2#
Rydeland moves into the clinch.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semmy Cobb is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland closes the distance but Cobb moves to the side
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Cobb as he checks the leg kick.
Cobb misses with the combination.
#T4#
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Cobb fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Semmy Cobb will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Cobb. #BC#
Cobb manages to break the clinch.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Rydeland should have avoided that one.
Rydeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cobb counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Rydeland gets a clinch. #T1#
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Rydeland has double underhooks.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rydeland as Cobb tries to tie him up.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Cobb - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cobb. #CUT#That has opened up John Rydeland's cut even more.
Cobb blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Rydeland drops back down to his feet.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rydeland is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rydeland has his back to the cage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Rydeland.
Rydeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Rydeland blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Cobb.
#T3#
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cobb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab. #CL2#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Semmy Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Semmy Cobb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semmy Cobb!
A less than humble Semmy Cobb 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:
MMA ATTACK 08 Tohurt vs Rydel
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Rydeland misses with a body kick.
Tohurt appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been hearing reports that Tohurt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Rydeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tohurt blocks an uppercut.
Tohurt is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.#BC#
Tohurt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tohurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tohurt walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.#CL2#
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tohurt.
Tohurt is trying to break free.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Tohurt avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tohurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tohurt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tohurt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland just manages to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Tohit Tohurt has been cut.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tohurt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Tohurt moved out of range.
Tohurt throwing a counter right hand but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Tohurt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Rydeland will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tohurt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Rydeland.
Tohurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tohurt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tohurt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tohurt slips under a jab from Rydeland.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rydeland.
Rydeland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Tohurt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Tohurt walks into a jab.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tohurt counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses #KD#
and Tohurt counters with a nice right hand that sends Rydeland toppling to the canvas! Rydeland scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tohurt finish him?!#ROC#Rydeland is rocked!#CUT#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.#CL2#
Rydeland rushes Tohurt and presses him up against the cage.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Tohurt finish him?#BC#
Tohurt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses.
Tohurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Tohurt ducked under it nicely.
Tohurt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Tohurt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rydeland! Tohurt lets Rydeland back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rydeland stuns Tohurt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tohurt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tohurt half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Rydeland gets a clinch. #BC#
Tohurt breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rydeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tohurt counters with a right hand from hell and Rydeland is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tohit Tohurt!
Tohit Tohurt retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Tohit Tohurt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Rydeland has managed to clinch.
DeLuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeLuca blocks an uppercut.
DeLuca's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on DeLuca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland crunches a lovely knee into DeLuca's ribcage.
Rydeland gets through DeLuca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeLuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Rydeland.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland tries to work over DeLuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeLuca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeLuca is defending well for now.#T1#
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland presses DeLuca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeLuca throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, DeLuca throws an elbow but misses.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
DeLuca prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
DeLuca lands a nice shot to the body.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rydeland tries to work over DeLuca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
DeLuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeLuca misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuca misses with a body punch.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuca controls his hands.
DeLuca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of DeLuca backwards.
Rydeland gets through DeLuca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeLuca backwards.
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
DeLuca tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeLuca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a left to the head.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by DeLuca.
DeLuca blocking some punches.
DeLuca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeLuca blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeLuca misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
DeLuca blocking some punches.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#DeLuca is rocked!
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeLuca is still on wobbly legs! Can Rydeland finish him?
DeLuca takes a shot to the head.
Rydeland pushes DeLuca against the cage. Rydeland is working some dirty boxing. Rydeland pushes off with a quick right hook! DeLuca goes down! DeLuca tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rydeland moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
In his post fight interview, John Rydeland gave a big smile as he said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
An offer he can't reffuse
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Yaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Yaj misses.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.#CL#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Yaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yaj's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
A short right from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Rydeland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj is pushing Rydeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yaj has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Yaj scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj stalling against the cage.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj. #T2#
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj presses Rydeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Yaj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yaj prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Yaj lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rydeland.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
A short left from Rydeland.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yaj.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj tries to land knees in the clinch but Rydeland avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yaj has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Yaj lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yaj.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Yaj controls the action.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yaj.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pat Yaj will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Rydeland clinches up with Yaj and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yaj is defending well for now.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
We've been informed that Yaj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Yaj as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rydelands head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a right hand.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj presses Rydeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Yaj managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pat Yaj seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yaj's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Yaj.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Yaj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Yaj avoids the damage to the body.
Yaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Yaj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pat Yaj will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Yaj slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yaj.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Yaj staying out of range there.
And Yaj responds with a good body kick, but Rydeland manages to step out the way in time.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yaj ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Yaj circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Yaj counters with a head kick that drops Rydeland to the mat! Rydeland scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Rydeland is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yaj lands a leg kick that knocks Rydeland off balance momentarily.
Rydeland scores with a nice strike.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Yaj is avoiding it.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Yaj raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Rydeland has Yaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj cracks Rydeland with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Yaj blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj throws an elbow but it misses.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland takes a shot to the head.
Yaj lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Yaj working aggressively here.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
#BC#
Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Yaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
Yaj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pat Yaj is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Yaj appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yaj.
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Yaj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rydeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rydeland wants to clinch
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Yaj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Yaj is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pat Yaj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yaj has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Yaj!
After winning the bout, Pat Yaj thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn Point vs Puno 3
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tepes.
Tepes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Tepes circles away.
#CL2#
Rydeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Tepes is trying to force a seperation but Rydeland has the dominant position.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes is trying to break free.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Rydeland pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
Nice body punch from Tepes - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
A short uppercut from Tepes.
Tepes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tepes tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tepes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tepes's elbow.
Tepes working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Tepes working aggressively here.
Tepes scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes lands a body shot.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes. #T3#
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Tepes tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Tepes back against the cage.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Tepes.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes lands with a light punch inside.
Rydeland works on Tepes's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Tepes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tepes's gas tank. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tepes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Tepes.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tepes is defending well for now.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes backwards.
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
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 Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tepes keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rydeland, as that shot connected.
Tepes swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Tepes looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Tepes circles away.
Rydeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tepes slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Tepes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland walks into a jab.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes's shoulder, as Tepes tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes scores with a push kick.
Tepes misses with a two punch combination.
Tepes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Tepes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tepes throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
Rydeland drives through and clinches with Tepes against the cage.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tepes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Tepes misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tepes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Bruno Tepes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Rydeland turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Rydeland stands up and beckons Tepes to his feet.
Rydeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Tepes's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland tries to clinch but Tepes moves away
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes scores with a jab.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Rydeland backs away, Tepes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.#CL2#
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tepes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Rydeland pushes Tepes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Tepes.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tepes.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tepes.
Tepes misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tepes.
Rydeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tepes.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tepes blocks an uppercut.
Tepes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Tepes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Tepes lands with a short shot to the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Tepes misses with the head strike.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Tepes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Tepes avoids the punch easily.
Tepes ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Rydeland checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tepes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tepes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Tepes off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland tries to clinch
enabling Tepes to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Tepes slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes misses with an uppercut.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Rydeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rydeland tries to avoid it.
Tepes closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Rydeland darts in and clinches Tepes up against the cage.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes. #T1#
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Tepes misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working Tepes over with knees to the body.
Tepes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Tepes misses with some punches.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes controls his hands.
Tepes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Tepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Tepes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Tepes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Tepes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Tepes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tepes.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Tepes tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
#T4#
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Tepes.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Tepes.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes controls the action.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tepes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Rydeland!
John Rydeland looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
$$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper connects with the punch.
Hooper ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rydeland needs to keep his hands up - Hooper had a free shot at his head there.
Nice sprawl there from Rydeland as Hooper shoots in.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper lands a right hook to the body.
Hooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooper throws out the jab.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Hooper's head coaches at Fairtex MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hooper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooper.
Rydeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hooper tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hooper is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Hooper.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hooper lands an overhand right.
Hooper connects with a solid leg kick.
Hooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Troy Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hooper strikes.
Hooper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hooper 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hooper.
Hooper misses with a few strikes there.
Hooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hooper is avoiding it.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Rydeland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydeland.
Hooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hooper blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hooper.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Hooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Hooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rydeland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD#
Hooper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately.
Hooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Hooper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hooper throws a strike but Rydeland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rydeland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rydeland postures up.
Hooper 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#
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Hooper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hooper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rydeland's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper trying to advance position but Rydeland counters by regaining guard.
Hooper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hooper with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hooper throws a big elbow that misses.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hooper trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydeland has his hands on Hooper's head, controlling the position.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Hooper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hooper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hooper.
Rydeland lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hooper misses the target.
Hooper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Hooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
Rydeland throws a low kick, looking for Hooper's leg but Hooper calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Rydeland forces Hooper back against the cage and clinches.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Rydeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Hooper in a clinch.
#TD#
Hooper wants the takedown. Rydeland is fighting it off but Hooper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rydeland's guard 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!
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hooper keeps working. #T1#
Hooper wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Hooper is working from the bottom.
Rydeland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hooper haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hooper is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooper being controlled for a moment.
Hooper gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well.
#T3#
Rydeland controlling the action here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Hooper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hooper keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back!#T4#
Hooper lands shots from the back.
Hooper scores with punches to the body.
Hooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rydeland covers up after that shot from Hooper.
Hooper throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hooper is punishing Rydeland with some ground and pound.
Hooper throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hooper.
Hooper missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Hooper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hooper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hooper moves out of range. #CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hooper back into the cage.
A short left from Rydeland.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Hooper tightens his grip and picks Rydeland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rydeland manages to land in guard.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hooper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hooper is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Hooper 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.#T1#
Hooper is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hooper trying to control the position here.
Hooper wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hooper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooper controlling the position.#T3#
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hooper.
Rydeland stops a takedown attempt from Hooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Hooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooper goes for a takedown attempt but Rydeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hooper circles away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rydeland prevents it.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Hooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Rydeland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Hooper's head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Hooper tries for a takedown but Rydeland manages to get underhooks.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooper can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hooper 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Hooper!
A very excited looking Troy Hooper 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:
Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Cobb blocks the low kick.
Rydeland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland throws a leg kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Cobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rydeland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Cobb misses #CL2#
and Rydeland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Cobb avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rydeland's face.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Rydeland blocks it.
#BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland moves to clinch but Cobb breaks away
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rydeland thinking.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Rydeland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cobb checks it well.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Rydeland moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Nice body punch from Cobb. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
#CL2#
Rydeland rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Cobb. #T3#
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cobb blocks the body kick.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rydeland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Rydeland has Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Rydeland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick. #KD#
Cobb lands a big head kick that sends Rydeland tumbling to the mat! Cobb takes a step backwards and waves Rydeland back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rydeland is rocked!
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?
Cobb is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Rydeland hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Syn 685 Toivonen vs Dog
Date: May 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Northrop's body.#CL2#
Rydeland pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Northrop tries to circle away but Rydeland has him pinned against the cage.
Northrop can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Rydeland works on Northrop's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Rydeland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Northrop tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rydeland is in Northrop's guard.#ES#
Northrop has his feet on Rydeland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Northrop is looking to chop away at Rydeland's legs.
Northrop misses with a double jab.
Northrop misses with a two punch combination.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Northrop at a distance.
Northrop ducks right into an uppercut from Rydeland.
Northrop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Northrop misses with a takedown attempt - Rydeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Northrop has Rydeland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rydeland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rydeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Northrop.
Northrop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Northrop blocking some punches.
#BC#
Northrop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Northrop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Northrop fails with the takedown.
Northrop sets himself, and Rydeland steps forward looking for the clinch! Northrop avoids it this time.
Northrop tries to score with a low kick but Rydeland moves his leg out of the way.
Rydeland darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rydeland clinches with his opponent.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Rydeland forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Northrop is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rydeland pushes Northrop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Northrop struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #TD#
Northrop gets control of Rydeland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Northrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rydeland has picked Northrop up and slammed him! Northrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Rydeland manages to pass to side control!
Rydeland staying calm.
Northrop is trying to improve his position.
Northrop manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Northrop wants to free his trapped foot but Rydeland is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Northrop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rydeland defending well though.
Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Northrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Rydeland has wrist control.
Northrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Northrop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rydeland looking to control.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Northrop throws a big right hand that misses.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Northrop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rydeland is pulling down on Northrop's head to control his posture.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop postures up in Rydeland's guard and throws a big left but Rydeland blocks it.
Northrop trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Northrop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Northrop circles away.
#CL#
Northrop rushes Rydeland and presses him up against the cage.
Northrop has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rydeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Northrop jumps guard and drags Rydeland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Northrop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
That's time! Northrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Northrop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Northrop tries to keep at a distance but Rydeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Northrop wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Northrop misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Northrop wants to get back to striking at distance but Rydeland won't allow it.
Northrop wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland digs a right hand underneath Northrop's ribcage. Northrop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Northrop looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Northrop avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northrop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Northrop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Northrop pulls Rydeland into guard.
Rydeland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rydeland postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland controlling from the top position.
Northrop working a defensive guard here.
Russell Northrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Northrop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rydeland stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rydeland tries to clinch up.
Northrop swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.#CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Rydeland working Northrop over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rydeland.
Northrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Northrop is trying to pull guard but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Rydeland gets through Northrop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
Northrop is trying to maintain a safe position but Rydeland gets an underhook and turns Northrop into the cage.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rydeland lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Northrop fails to pull guard.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Northrop backwards. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Northrops head.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Northrop up against the cage.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Northrop.
Northrop is trying to break free.
Northrop wants a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Northrop jumps guard but Rydeland stands there with Northrop around his waist. Northrop gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short left from Rydeland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop tries to clinch up but Rydeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Northrop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rydeland instigates a clinch.
Northrop lands with a left to the head.
Northrop lands with a short shot to the head.
Northrop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Northrop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rydeland pushes Northrop up against the cage in a clinch.
Rydeland managing to block the knees to the body from Northrop.
Northrop tries to pull guard but Rydeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Northrop drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Northrop is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Oh Northrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland is working Northrop over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Northrops head. #T1#
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rydeland creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Northrop with a big uppercut! Northrop tries to clinch up but Rydeland pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Northrop to the mat! Northrop covers up and Rydeland unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt feints and then cracks Rydeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a knee to the head.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Rydeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt works on Rydeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland lands a right hand.
Hunt tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Rydeland lands a body shot. #T2##BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch.
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!
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rydeland shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rydeland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Rydeland has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Rydeland avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt. #T3#
Rydeland avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
#BC2#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Rydeland clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland presses Hunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt gets through Rydeland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
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#
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Hunt catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Hunt.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.#CL#
Rydeland pushes Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
#BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt punishes Rydeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Hunt.#T4#
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rydeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Hunt.
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!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Rydeland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rydeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rydeland tries to clinch up.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rydeland tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Rydeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Rydeland off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt feints a jab promting Rydeland to slip. Hunt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rydeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hunt jabs at Rydeland's body.
Pave Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydeland throws a lazy head kick
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland cracks Hunt with a good jab.#T2#
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rydeland moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Rydeland seems unphased.
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rydeland eats them both and turns towards Hunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hunt throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Rydeland's defenses.
Rydeland slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Rydeland counters by clinching up.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rydeland avoids it.#T3#
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rydeland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Rydeland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunt tries to bum rush Rydeland with a series of wild strikes but Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Hunt moves away and avoids it.
Hunt swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
#CL#
Rydeland darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage.
Rydeland is working Hunt over against the cage.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt throws a counter combo.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pave Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pave Hunt!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pave Hunt made sure he mentioned Kato, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Rydeland clinches.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oscarsson.
Rydeland lands an overhand right.
Oscarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Oscarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Rydeland prevents Oscarsson from breaking the clinch.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland prevents Oscarsson from breaking the clinch.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oscarsson misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A short left from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
Rydeland using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Oscarsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rydeland tries a body shot but Oscarsson blocks it.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Oscarsson lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rydeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
Rydeland working Oscarsson over with knees to the body.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Oscarsson controls the action.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Oscarsson has Rydeland pushed against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Oscarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oscarsson tries to break free but Rydeland pushes him back against the cage.
Oscarsson blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson tries to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling the position.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland is working Oscarsson over against the cage.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland tries to work over Oscarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oscarsson is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.
Oscarsson has had enough of the clinch but Rydeland keeps him there for the moment.
Oscarsson scores with a hook to the body.
Rydeland crunches a lovely knee into Oscarsson's ribcage.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Oscarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oscarssons head. #BC#
Oscarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oscarsson misses the jab.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Oscarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Oscarsson pushes him away.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Oscarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oscarsson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Oscarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oscarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oscarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oscarsson.
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!
Rydeland wants to clinch
and Oscarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Oscarsson in a clinch.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
Oscarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oscarsson working aggressively here.
A short left from Rydeland. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks from the clinch.
Oscarsson throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Oscarsson sets himself, and Rydeland steps forward looking for the clinch! Oscarsson avoids it this time.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oscarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oscarsson back to the cage. Rydeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oscarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
#CL2#
Rydeland clinches.
Rydeland has Oscarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Oscarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Rydeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oscarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oscarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oscarsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland jabs at Oscarsson's body.
Oscarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rydeland cracks Oscarsson with a good jab.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Oscarsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Oscarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.
Oscarsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Oscarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.#CL2#
Rydeland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Oscarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oscarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oscarsson backwards.
Oscarsson avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Oscarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oscarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T2#
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oscarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
#BC#
Oscarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland throws a punch but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson wants to stall.
Rydeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
#BC#
Oscarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rydeland scores with a hook.
Oscarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rydeland.#T3#
Rydeland dips to his left and cracks Oscarsson with an uppercut!
Rydeland tries to clinch up but Oscarsson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rydeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Oscarsson trying to control the position but instead, Rydeland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oscarsson into the cage.
Oscarsson blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oscarsson is trying to force a seperation but Rydeland has the dominant position.
Oscarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Oscarsson lands an uppercut.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Oscarsson controls the action.
Oscarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oscarsson throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Oscarsson lands a right hand.
Oscarsson avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oscarsson is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.
Rydeland pushes Oscarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
Oscarsson avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oscarsson wants to break free but Rydeland has control.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland has Oscarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Oscarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Oscarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Rydeland rushes Oscarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oscarsson stalling against the cage.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Oscarsson fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland presses Oscarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Oscarsson controls his hands.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rydeland.
Oscarsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Oscarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oscarsson is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling him.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oscarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oscarsson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oscarsson looking to stall.
Rydeland gets through Oscarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oscar Oscarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oscarsson's elbow.
Oscarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland tries a body shot but Oscarsson blocks it.
Oscarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oscarsson is trying to break free.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
Rydeland shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Rydeland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oscarsson blocking some punches.
Oscarsson misses with some punches.
#T3#
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oscarsson.
Oscarsson works on Rydeland's body with a couple of short punches.
Oscarsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oscarsson moves away.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rydeland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oscarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Oscarsson blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
John Rydeland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland. #T4#
Oscarsson misses with the head strike.
Oscarsson misses with a body punch.
Oscarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rydeland as Oscarsson tries to tie him up.
Rydeland has Oscarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Oscarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Oscarsson.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oscarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
Post fight, John Rydeland stared into the camera and said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
The defeated Oscar Oscarsson had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time.
You win lose, and you some some.'.
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Event:
B.A.P 2: Jackson vs Underwood
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Rydeland drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.#CL2#
Rydeland closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Rydeland cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a big head kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Rydeland is rocked!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rydeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands the left hand.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Rydeland drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#T1#
Rydeland working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Rydeland breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Rydeland forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rydeland breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##BC#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Jackson.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Rydeland over against the cage.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Rydeland.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Rydeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!#T3#
Are you kidding me?! Rydeland ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Jackson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Rydeland!
Post fight, an emotional John Rydeland said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
Huge Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I throw leather, sometimes it doesn't work out but am gonna keep on pushing.'.
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Event:
CACC 33
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 3070 p4p, 334 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 4132 p4p, 417 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rebenta tries to clinch up but Rydeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Rebenta pulls guard effortlessly.
Rebenta controlling the position.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle but Rydeland pushes his legs off easily.
Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rydeland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rebenta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rebenta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta looking to control.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (3) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rydeland controlling the pace.
Rebenta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (3) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Rydeland right now.
Rebenta working for the choke.
Rebenta is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rydeland knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rydeland for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to break free.
Rydeland showing good submission defense here.
Rydeland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rydeland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rebenta's guard. Nice work there by Rydeland.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (5) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta working for a triangle but Rydeland defends it easily.
Rebenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rydeland uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (8) vs (4) Rebenta
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Rebenta is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland wants to control but Rebenta is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to improve his position.
Rydeland working away.
Rebenta is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rydeland is staying active.
Rebenta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rydeland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (10) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta wants to control but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rydeland wants to control the pace but Rebenta is squirming around nicely.
Rydeland working for a submission but Rebenta is keeping him at bay.
Rebenta is looking to get to half guard.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Rebenta is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rebenta trying to control but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
Rebenta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
Rebenta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but Rebenta defending well.
Rydeland is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rebenta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rebenta working for submissions but it's allowed Rydeland to get to half guard.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rebenta won't allow Rydeland to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rebenta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rebenta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta is looking for a triangle here but Rydeland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (13) vs (4) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rebenta regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is defending against the submission attempts here by Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to pass to full mount but Rebenta defends it.
Rebenta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (13) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland is really stuck here.
Rydeland is working hard here to advance position.
Rebenta looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Rydeland right now.
Rydeland fending off the submission attempt from Rebenta.
Rydeland is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland turns into Rebenta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (15) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland passes Rebenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rebenta defends it well.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland is thwarting Rebenta's attempts to control the position.
Rydeland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (18) vs (8) Rebenta
Rydeland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rebenta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rydeland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rebenta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rebenta shrugs it off.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta gets back to half guard.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rebenta is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rebenta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rydeland.
Rebenta trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Rebenta is pressing down on Rydeland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rydeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rebenta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rebenta controls Rydeland momentarily but Rydeland frees himself.
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (18) vs (10) Rebenta
Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rydeland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rebenta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rydeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Rebenta wants to free his trapped foot but Rydeland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta seems to be looking for submissions.
Rydeland tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Rydeland trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is looking to pass Rydeland's guard but actually Rydeland recovers to full guard.
Rydeland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rebenta frees his head nicely. Oh but Rydeland has switched to an armbar! Rebenta is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 20007 p4p, 568 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2776 p4p, 324 weight class). Rydeland has chosen Robbery - Not sneak attack as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dela Rosa tries to close the distance and clinch but Rydeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland gets a double leg takedown into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (2) Rydeland
Rydeland trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Rydeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dela Rosa is keeping the position for now.
Rydeland passes Dela Rosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland wants to pass to mount but Dela Rosa is defending the position.
Dela Rosa with the active half guard here but Rydeland passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (5) Rydeland
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Dela Rosa gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rydeland moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (0) vs (8) Rydeland
Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dela Rosa keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Dela Rosa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rydeland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rydeland tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rydeland swings around for an armbar but Dela Rosa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rydeland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (2) vs (8) Rydeland
Dela Rosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dela Rosa has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa stands and throws Rydeland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (8) Rydeland
Dela Rosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa swings around for an armbar but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (10) Rydeland
Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass.
Rydeland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rydeland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dela Rosa's guard.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa sees it coming and defends easily.
Dela Rosa looking for subs from the bottom but Rydeland mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (13) Rydeland
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland has hold of Dela Rosa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dela Rosa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rydeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Rydeland's attempts to control the action.
Dela Rosa working to try and regain half guard.
Rydeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dela Rosa is looking to escape.
Dela Rosa is trying to escape the mount.
Dela Rosa wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rydeland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dela Rosa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dela Rosa'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.
Dela Rosa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa 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.
Rydeland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Rosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rydeland defends well.
Dela Rosa working for submissions but it's allowed Rydeland to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (16) Rydeland
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dela Rosa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dela Rosa manages to get back to half guard.
Rydeland moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dela Rosa. Score +3 for passing guard: Dela Rosa (5) vs (19) Rydeland
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydeland tries for a kimura but Dela Rosa is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dela Rosa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dela Rosa is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (7) vs (19) Rydeland
Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Rydeland working a defensive guard here.
Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Rosa stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.
Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dela Rosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dela Rosa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dela Rosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rydeland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dela Rosa has Rydeland in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dela Rosa (7) vs (21) Rydeland
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rydeland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rydeland is aware though and is defending well.
Rydeland forces his way into half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is breathing heavily.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rydeland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dela Rosa trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland wins on points by 21 to 7.
Post fight, John Rydeland stared into the camera and said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 17
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 3521 p4p, 369 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2587 p4p, 294 weight class). Rydeland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Robbery - Not sneak attack. John Rydeland is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rydeland has managed to clinch.
Rydeland wants the takedown. Schultz is fighting it off but Rydeland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schultz's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Rydeland
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rydeland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rydeland has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Rydeland
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schultz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schultz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (4) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (7) vs (4) Rydeland
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rydeland seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
Rydeland manages to get back to half guard.
Rydeland actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but Rydeland defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schultz trying to control the action but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Rydeland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz is working for a kimura but Rydeland is defending it quite comfortably.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydeland keeps working.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Rydeland actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is in trouble now - Schultz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (10) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position but Schultz isn't that keen on the idea.
Rydeland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schultz tries to control but Rydeland wriggling away.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz wants to control the pace but Rydeland is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Rydeland is working to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling from the full mount.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Rydeland to control.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz prevents Rydeland from improving his position.
Schultz is taking a breather. Rydeland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rydeland trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (13) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is defending well.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
Rydeland looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schultz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (16) vs (4) Rydeland
Schultz controlling the position easily from mount.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rydeland for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schultz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
Rydeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rydeland keeps trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz content just to control the position here.
Rydeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Schultz tries to control but Rydeland wriggling away.
Rydeland regains half guard.
Rydeland looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
After the big win, Mike Schultz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2520 p4p, 299 weight class) and Jonthan Henry (ranked 2325 p4p, 276 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rydeland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Robbery - Not sneak attack. The crowd seem to be enjoying Henry 's choice of entrance music: hit em up . 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Jonthan Henry !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henry rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rydeland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Henry regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rydeland (2) vs (0) Henry
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydeland'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.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
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.
Rydeland is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Rydeland preventing the sweep.
Henry trying to control the position.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position.
Rydeland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (5) vs (0) Henry
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Henry , who protects the arm well.
Henry tries to control but Rydeland manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rydeland (8) vs (0) Henry
Henry is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rydeland off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rydeland tightening his grip on Henry , looking for the choke.
Rydeland doesn't have the hooks in and Henry manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (8) vs (2) Henry
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Henry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henry has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted.
Rydeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
Henry looking to pass the guard.
Henry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henry is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry is looking to pass into half guard but Rydeland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rydeland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (10) vs (2) Henry
Henry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Henry has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry controlling Rydeland's posture.
Rydeland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rydeland postures up.
Henry keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass.
Henry trying to keep a closed guard but Rydeland is proving a slippery customer.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Henry is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland passes Henry 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Rydeland is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
Henry is concentrating on defense, preventing Rydeland from advancing position.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland is keeping busy.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Henry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rydeland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (13) vs (2) Henry
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henry gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (15) vs (2) Henry
Henry is looking to improve his position but Rydeland isn't that keen on the idea.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rydeland wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry tries to roll over but Rydeland keeps him under control.
Rydeland is thwarting Henry 's attempts to control the position.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Henry is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Henry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but Henry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydeland to get the leverage.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry working a defensive guard here.
Henry 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.
Henry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland passes easily into half guard.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Rydeland trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland 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.
Henry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
Henry keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
Henry is trying to keep Rydeland in close.
Rydeland stands and throws Henry 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (18) vs (2) Henry
Henry tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Rydeland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rydeland tries for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rydeland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (18) vs (6) Henry
Henry working for a choke but Rydeland is defending well.
Rydeland prevents Henry from getting a body triangle.
Rydeland wants to escape the position.
Henry wants to control the position but Rydeland frees himself and scrambles - Henry manages to regain control in side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the action but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rydeland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rydeland manages to get to full guard.
Rydeland has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henry defends it easily.
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (20) vs (6) Henry
Henry keeping control of the position.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Henry gets full guard.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry looking for a sweep. Not yet Henry , not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rydeland wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Henry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rydeland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rydeland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (23) vs (6) Henry
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Henry wants to control but Rydeland postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
John Rydeland made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 2481 p4p, 301 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 4133 p4p, 436 weight class). Rydeland comes to the ring accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Rydeland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knight instigates a clinch.
Knight jumps guard.
Rydeland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Rydeland'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.
Rydeland uses his free foot to push down on Knight's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knight. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (3) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland controlling from mount.
Knight wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.
Knight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight wants to control but Rydeland passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (6) vs (0) Knight
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knight tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rydeland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rydeland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Knight is looking for a sweep.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura but Knight is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rydeland to get the leverage.
Rydeland wants to work for an arm triangle but Knight is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Knight sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
Rydeland seems to be working for a kimura but Knight defends the submission attempt.
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Rydeland is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rydeland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rydeland works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (9) vs (0) Knight
Knight is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knight tries to hold on but Rydeland postures up.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knight has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rydeland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland taking a breather here.
Knight is trying to improve his position.
Rydeland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Knight knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knight tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rydeland working away.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (11) vs (0) Knight
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland prevents Knight from getting the reversal.
Knight is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rydeland controlling from the full mount.
Knight regains half guard.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knight is just riding it out for now. Rydeland eventually gives up the hold.
Rydeland is looking for a kimura here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is pressing down on Knight's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knight is holding on for now.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rydeland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rydeland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rydeland (11) vs (4) Knight
Knight has the hooks in. Rydeland is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knight is persistently looking for the submission but Rydeland is defending it well.
Rydeland breaks Knight's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rydeland (13) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Rydeland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Knight has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rydeland has managed to get both his arms back between Knight's legs - danger averted.
Knight has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Knight can't keep his opponent in guard - Rydeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (16) vs (4) Knight
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rydeland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rydeland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (19) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Knight to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Knight shrugs it off.
Knight is working to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland looking to secure an arm triangle but Knight defends it well.
Rydeland wants to finish this one by submission but Knight is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rydeland.
Knight defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rydeland.
Knight is trying desperately to improve position.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (22) vs (4) Knight
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland tries to advance to mount but Knight denies him.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
Knight can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (24) vs (4) Knight
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Knight slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight looks winded!
Rydeland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rydeland works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rydeland (27) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Knight is surviving well by controlling Rydeland's body position as best he can.
Rydeland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Knight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rydeland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knight is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knight, who protects the arm well.
Knight is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight looking for a sweep but Rydeland has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rydeland (29) vs (4) Knight
Rydeland looking to control but Knight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is working for a guillotine from mount but Knight frees his head quite easily.
Rydeland working for a submission but Knight is keeping him at bay.
Knight tries to reverse the position but Rydeland maintains control.
Rydeland looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rydeland has hold of Knight's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knight manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Knight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland takes the fight on points by 29 to 4.
John Rydeland took some time post fight to say the following; 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 2592 p4p, 296 weight class) and John Rydeland (ranked 2367 p4p, 278 weight class). Diaz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feiticeira. Rydeland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robbery - Not sneak attack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Rydeland gets control of Diaz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rydeland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Rydeland is keeping him busy.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rydeland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Rydeland is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rydeland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rydeland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Rydeland
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Rydeland doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz works to advance to full mount. Rydeland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (4) Rydeland
Rydeland tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz wants to take Rydeland's back here but Rydeland is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rydeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer.
Rydeland is trying to maintain the position but Diaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rydeland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydeland is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rydeland looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rydeland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydeland tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diaz has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (4) Rydeland
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Rydeland is looking to get to half guard.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz prevents Rydeland from getting the reversal.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Diaz tries to control but Rydeland wriggling away.
Diaz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Dick Diaz 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nurminen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
Nurminen misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Rydeland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nurminen is adopting a defensive guard.
Rydeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurminen is keeping the position for now.
Rydeland stopping the sweep attempt from Nurminen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen trying to keep a closed guard but Rydeland is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nurminen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nurminen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rydeland distracts Nurminen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rydeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurminen wants to improve his position but instead Rydeland has moved into half guard.
Nurminen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rydeland works his way into side control.
Nurminen tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Check out the look on Rydeland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurminen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Rydeland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rydeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurminen is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rydeland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Rydeland cracks Nurminen with a big elbow.
Rydeland working the body and head with strikes.
Rydeland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Rydeland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rydeland lands some shots froms side control.
Nurminen manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rydeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nurminen defends it well.
Nurminen tries to roll over but Rydeland keeps him under control.#T4#
Rydeland wants to free his trapped foot but Nurminen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rydeland throwing shots but Nurminen is blocking nicely.
Nurminen trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurminen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rydeland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a right hand that Nurminen ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurminen also avoids with ease.
Rydeland scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurminen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the head.
Rydeland lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nurminen avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Nurminen moves to clinch but Rydeland breaks away #TD2#
and Rydeland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nurminen!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Rydeland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nurminen is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurminen keeps working.
Nurminen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Rydeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Nurminen is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nurminen tries to improve position but can't.
Rydeland trying to control the position but Nurminen is working away.
Rydeland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nurminen looking for a sweep but Rydeland has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Nurminen working to try and regain half guard.
John Rydeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rydeland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Rydeland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nurminen tries to hold on but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Nurminen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rydeland unloads with some shots from mount but Nurminen bucks and avoids them well.
Nurminen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nurminen tries to hold on but Rydeland postures up.
Nurminen working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Rydeland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nurminen?
Rydeland prevents Nurminen from getting the reversal.
Nurminen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland throwing shots but Nurminen is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nurminen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rydeland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurminen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rydeland advances to half guard.
Rydeland is nestled in close to Nurminen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rydeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Nurminen tries to clinch up but Rydeland circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurminen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland blocks a leg kick.
Nurminen misses with a straight left.
Nurminen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rydeland throws out the jab.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurminen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rydeland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurminen.
Rydeland unleashes a big counter combination but Nurminen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Nurminen avoids it with no problem.
Nurminen loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rydeland keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.#T1#
Nurminen dives in for a single leg takedown but Rydeland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rydeland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurminen throws a combination that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Nurminen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Rydeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydeland lands the left hand.
Rydeland stalks Nurminen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nurminen's face. Nurminen staggers backwards, shaken.
Nurminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body. Nurminen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Nurminen's body. Nurminen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurminen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rydeland to score with a decent uppercut.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Rydeland works the jab nicely.#T2#
Rydeland connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Nurminen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Nurminen is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Nurminen's head back.
Oh Nurminen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland lands a really nice looking cross but Nurminen seems unphased.
Rydeland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Rydeland both land. Nice combination.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland lands with an overhand left.
Rydeland cracks Nurminen with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nurminen falls to his knees and Rydeland doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
As John Rydeland got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next and fast, i just want a fight! '.
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Event:
NSC 44: Joy vs Nielsen 2
Date: Jul 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Novoselic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Novoselic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Rydeland's belly button to the back.
Novoselic lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch.
Novoselic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Novoselic throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Novoselic lands an elbow just above Rydeland 's eye.
Novoselic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Novoselic lands a hook that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Novoselic prevents it.
#T1#
Novoselic misses with a body punch.
Novoselic trying to land knees to the body.
Novoselic misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Novoselic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Novoselic misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Novoselic.
Rydeland is working for takedown but Novoselic is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Novoselic lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Novoselic blocking some punches.
Novoselic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Novoselic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Novoselic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the head but Novoselic blocks with his arms.
Novoselic tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland scores a nice knee to the body.
Novoselic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rydeland.
Novoselic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rydeland finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Novoselic. Novoselic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novoselic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Novoselic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Novoselic counters with a good, hard body kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Novoselic fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Novoselic misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Novoselic.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland drops his hands momentarily and Novoselic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Novoselic tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Novoselic's belly button to the back.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Novoselic throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Novoselic only half commits.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Rydeland as he connects with a hook.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Rydeland is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Novoselic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Rydeland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rydeland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Novoselic sees it coming and defends easily.
Rydeland throwing shots but Novoselic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Novoselic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Novoselic is trying to maintain the position but Rydeland is very close to passing his half guard.
Novoselic is staying active underneath Rydeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rydeland working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Novoselic's thigh. Novoselic counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Novoselic looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Novoselic looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Novoselic throws a lazy head kick
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Novoselic misses the target.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novoselic sizes up Rydeland with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
A head kick misses from Novoselic.
Rydeland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Novoselic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Novoselic counters with a nice body shot.
Novoselic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Novoselic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novoselic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Rydeland tries for a takedown but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novoselic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Novoselic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Novoselic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rydelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alex Novoselic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Rydeland sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic moves out of range of the leg kick from Rydeland.
Novoselic dips to his left and cracks Rydeland with an uppercut!
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Novoselic keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Novoselic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Novoselic checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Novoselic lands with a nice body punch.
Novoselic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Novoselic! But no joy.
Novoselic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Novoselic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Novoselic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Novoselic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic 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:
NSC 36: Woo vs Le
Date: Jul 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Loel slips under a jab.
As Rydeland backs away, Loel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland 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.
Loel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Loel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Loel throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rydeland scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Loel.
Rydeland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Loel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Loel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Loel avoids it well.
As Rydeland looks to move away, Loel throws a big counter combo but Rydeland just gets out of the way.
Loel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland thows a leg kick but Loel checks it
and Loel counters with a nice body kick.
Rydeland lands with a cross.
Rydeland lands a jab to Loel's midsection.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Loel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donk. Loel catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Loel blocks a jab.
Yuri Loel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a low kick.
Loel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Loel moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Loel scores with a nice strike.
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!
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Loel.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loel.
Loel wants to clinch up but Rydeland keeps it at a distance.
Loel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loel throws a sloppy head kick and Rydeland moves out of range easily.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
Loel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Loel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rydeland.#CL2#
Rydeland gets a clinch.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loel scores with a leg kick.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Loel moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland is looking to chop away at Loel's legs.
Loel throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Loel counters with a series of strikes. Rydeland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Loel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Loel scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Loel avoids them all with ease.
Loel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Loel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rydeland's head.
Loel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Rydeland throws out a powerful jab.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loel.
Loel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rydeland throws out the jab.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loel manages to avoid it.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Loel moves away from the strike by Rydeland. #CL#
Loel rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Rydeland is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loel can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
Loel taking a breather.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Loel lands an uppercut.
Loel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loel stalling in the clinch but Rydeland improves position. #T2#
Loel takes a shot to the head.
Loel stalling in the clinch but Rydeland improves position.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rydeland is breathing heavily.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Loel.
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!
Loel blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Loel is pressed up against the ropes. Rydeland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loel down to the mat. Loel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rydeland dodges the punch combination from Loel.
Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Loel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Loel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Loel avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Loel.
A telegraphed right hand from Loel misses the target.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Loel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Loel slips a straight right by Rydeland.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
It looked like Loel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Loel moved out of range nicely.
As Rydeland looks to move away, Loel throws a big counter combo but Rydeland just gets out of the way.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
letting Loel counter with a right hand.
Rydeland lands with a nice combination. Loel backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Loel throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Loel swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Loel looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well. #T1#
Rydeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuri Loel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rydeland shoots in but no luck this time.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loel is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Loel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rydeland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loel is looking to clinch but Rydeland is avoiding it.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loel doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loel throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Loel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Loel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Loel's head back.
Rydeland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Loel.
Loel avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Loel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Loel.
Rydeland catches Loel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Loel saw that one coming.
Rydeland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rydeland.
I think Rydeland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for John Rydeland!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for John Rydeland!
John Rydeland wins by majority decision!
John Rydeland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
NSC 31: Maximus vs Nielsen
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Dalton moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Dalton is just out of range.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland is looking for the big counter here.
Dalton throws a right hand that misses
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalton.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Dalton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland feints a counter leg kick.
Dalton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rydeland if he has to take too many more of those.
Dalton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Dalton. That snapped Rydeland's head back.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton misses with a hook to the body
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
Dalton throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Dalton throws a solid leg kick but Rydeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dalton.
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dalton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dalton lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Dalton misses
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dalton digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Dalton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Dalton.
Dalton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Dalton.
Dalton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton works over Rydeland's head and body with a nice combination.
Dalton checks the leg kick.
Dalton misses with a body punch
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Dalton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalton thinking.
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 Nick Dalton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rydeland slips a jab from Dalton.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Donk. Rydeland catches Dalton right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland slips a jab from Dalton.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalton should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Dalton.
Dalton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a two punch combo.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Dalton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Dalton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Dalton misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalton swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rydeland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dalton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dalton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dalton throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Nick Dalton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dalton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rydeland's head backwards.
Dalton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target. #T2#
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Dalton misses with a body shot
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Dalton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalton misses the jab.
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton scores with a decent looking hook.
Rydeland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Rydeland will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dalton finds it's way round the side to connect with Rydeland's head.
Rydeland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Dalton misses.
Dalton is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalton manages to avoid it.
Dalton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Dalton misses with the combination.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Dalton misses its intended target. #CL#
Dalton clinches with his opponent.
Dalton misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton working hard to break the clinch.
Rydeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dalton is trying to break free.#BC#
Dalton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton punishes Rydeland's body with a nice straight punch.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Dalton throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalton misses the target.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton clobbers Rydeland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A right-left combo lands from Dalton.
Dalton misses with a body shot.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Dalton moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Dalton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dalton 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Nick Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 287
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Rydeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Nice shot lands for Gonzalez.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Rydeland avoids nicely.
Rydeland lunges at Gonzalez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gonzalez's hand.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
As Rydeland looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Rydeland just gets out of the way.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Gonzalez's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Gonzalez moves away and avoids it.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Gonzalez. No joy for Rydeland on that attempt.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gonzalez backs up against the cage.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rydeland to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Rydeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzalez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydeland.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Gonzalez is looking for a triangle but Rydeland pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gonzalez has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB#
Gonzalez working for a triangle but Rydeland defends it easily.
Rydeland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rydeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rydeland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Gonzalez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rydeland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rydeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Rydeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Gonzalez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rydeland has his hands clasped together but Gonzalez extends and breaks Rydeland's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gonzalez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 281
Date: Mar 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland scores with the left hand. Ohanian knows he should have avoided that one.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohanian misses with a kick to the body.
Ohanian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Ohanian tries to get set, Rydeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Ohanian manages to avoid the attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ohanian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ohanian misses with a body kick.
Rydeland tries for a takedown but Ohanian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ohanian slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rydeland duly obliges.
Rydeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Ohanian.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rydeland cracks Ohanian with an open hand slap.
Ohanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland shoots in for a takedown but Ohanian shows good takedown defense.
Ohanian tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland lands with an overhand left.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Ohanian moved out of range.#TD2#
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ohanian passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Ohanian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydeland keeps working.
Rydeland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ohanian presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ohanian wants to pass to mount but Rydeland is defending the position. #T2#
Ohanian works his way into full mount!
Ohanian trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydeland is trying to escape the mount.
Rydeland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Rydeland is looking to get to half guard.
Ohanian pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ohanian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rydeland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rydeland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rydeland lands a couple of digs.
Ohanian keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rydeland passes Ohanian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ohanian is trying to control but can't.
Rydeland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rydeland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ohanian wants to control but Rydeland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland throwing strikes from guard but Ohanian blocks nicely.
Ohanian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ohanian misses with a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ohanian thinking.
A combination from Ohanian does no damage.
Rydeland connects with a body shot.
Ohanian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Ohanian.#CL2#
Ohanian takes the fight into the clinch.
Ohanian swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ohanian lands a shot to the body.
Ohanian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohanian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohanian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Ohanian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Ohanian's head. #T1#
Rydeland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Ohanian is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alen Ohanian has been cut.
Ohanian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Ohanian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland is looking for a takedown.
Ohanian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ohanian throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Rydeland pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Ohanian is posturing up here but Rydeland has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ohanian tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ohanian has to tap! Slick submission there by Rydeland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rydeland!
Our winner, John Rydeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 274
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murray was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Murray moved out of range.
We've been informed that Murray has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Rydeland's torso.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rydeland doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Murray .
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Murray misses.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray 's hand.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Murray slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Murray is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Murray throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
A big right from Murray misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Murray clobbers Rydeland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.#T3#
Rydeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rydeland had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Murray .
Murray with a hook.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Murray misses
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Murray misses the jab.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Murray .
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rydeland misses its target.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Rydeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4##BC2#
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murray slips a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Murray .
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Murray 's body. Murray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Murray .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murray lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Murray 's head back.
Chad Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Murray 's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rydeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rydeland in his tracks.
Murray bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rydeland's head backwards.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and Rydeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murray moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Murray misses its intended target.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Rydeland's knee but Rydeland avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray jabs Rydeland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murray throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Murray only half commits.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland cracks Murray with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland fails to land the takedown.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murray throws a leg kick which misses Rydeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rydeland tries to avoid it.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray .
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Jab by Rydeland.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Murray shakes it off.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Murray breaks away and moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Murray misses
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Murray blocks a jab.
Rydeland backing away here, and Murray unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Murray paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murray under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray cracks Rydeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murray throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Nice cross by Murray .
Murray avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Murray moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.
Rydeland checks a leg kick nicely.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray .
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray stuns Rydeland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murray misses the body punch
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Murray misses.
Rydeland tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Murray just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray slips a straight right by Rydeland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray . Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murray . That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Murray avoids the punch easily.
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Murray moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Murray misses with a straight left.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Murray misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Chad Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
A swing and a miss from Murray .#T3#
Murray throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray connects with a jab.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Murray throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Murray 's defenses.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murray .
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Murray missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Murray 's head back.
Murray takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Murray .
Murray scores with a hook.
Rydeland throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland connects with the punch.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Murray counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Murray !
Chad Murray 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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Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carvalho. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Carvalho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carvalho's head backwards.
Carvalho cracks Rydeland with an open hand slap.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carvalho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carvalho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho connects with a body shot.#T1#
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Carvalho pushes him away.
We've been hearing reports that Carvalho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Rydeland seems unphased.
Carvalho keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland 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.
Carvalho throws a front kick aimed at Rydeland's knee but Rydeland avoids it well.
Carvalho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gustavo Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho blocks a jab.
Carvalho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Carvalho.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Rydeland defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Carvalho!
Carvalho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rydeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carvalho.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Carvalho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carvalho slips a jab from Rydeland.
Carvalho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Carvalho moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvalho.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Carvalho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target. #T3#
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Carvalho counters with an inside leg kick.
Rydeland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carvalho slips under a jab.
Carvalho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
A jab lands there for Carvalho.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carvalho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Carvalho misses. #T4##TD#
Carvalho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rydeland to the mat! Rydeland manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Carvalho looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Carvalho throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rydeland escapes and throws Carvalho's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carvalho is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Carvalho taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rydeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it. #SUB2#
Rydeland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carvalho tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Carvalho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho misses with a hook.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Rydeland.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
Rydeland lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a low kick but Rydeland moves out of range easily.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Carvalho scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Rydeland.
Carvalho cracks Rydeland with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Carvalho.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvalho.
Carvalho wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Carvalho misses with a hook
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand. #TD#
Carvalho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carvalho is in Rydeland's guard.
Carvalho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carvalho stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Rydeland blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Rydeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carvalho trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom. #T2#
Carvalho lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho distracts Rydeland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carvalho is in close to Rydeland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho pushing down on Rydeland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carvalho throwing shots but Rydeland is blocking nicely.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rydeland moves into full guard.
Rydeland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Carvalho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rydeland is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rydeland passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Rydeland is controlling well.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Rydeland in his half guard.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.
Rydeland drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Carvalho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carvalho keeps working.
Carvalho taking some punishment here, with Rydeland in his half guard.
Rydeland blocks the strikes from Carvalho.
#SUB#
Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rydeland pulls his head out easily.
John Rydeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carvalho trying to control but Rydeland postures up.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gustavo Carvalho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Carvalho throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carvalho needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Rydeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Carvalho looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Carvalho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Carvalho settles back down.
Carvalho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carvalho throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rydeland misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
As Rydeland backs away, Carvalho returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Carvalho misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvalho sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland cracks Carvalho with a good jab.
Rydeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Carvalho cracks the inside of Rydeland's front leg.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydeland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Rydeland throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho misses with a hook to the body
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Carvalho counters with a shoot takedown. Rydeland fights it but they end up in guard.
Rydeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carvalho's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Carvalho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydeland distracts Carvalho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Carvalho looking for a guillotine here but Rydeland defends easily.
Rydeland stands up over Carvalho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Rydeland landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Carvalho is looking for a triangle here but Rydeland uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rydeland is working Carvalho over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rydeland lands a nice forearm strike.
Rydeland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Carvalho struggling a bit here.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Rydeland working the head with strikes.
Carvalho takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Carvalho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rydeland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Carvalho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Rydeland.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carvalho 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Carvalho!
Gustavo Carvalho 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:
GC 259
Date: Nov 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rydeland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.#CL2#
Kruglov rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland fails to pull guard.
Rydeland wants a takedown but no success here.
Rydeland works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Rydeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Rydeland lands with a hook. Kruglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Rydeland moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Kruglov swinging wildly here.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov throws a fast counter high kick but Rydeland manages to duck under it in time.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland feints a jab promting Kruglov to slip. Rydeland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruglov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.#T2#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
A big right from Rydeland misses. #CL2#
Kruglov clinches with his opponent.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Kruglov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rydeland as Kruglov tries to tie him up.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rydeland is defending well for now.
Rydeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards. #T3#
Kruglov prevents Rydeland from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Kruglov pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rydeland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
Kruglov trying to land knees to the body.
#T4#
Knees in the clinch landing for Kruglov.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Kruglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
#TD#
Rydeland pulls guard.
Kruglov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!#SUB#
Rydeland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruglov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rydeland working for a triangle but Kruglov defends it easily.
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruglov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rydeland misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a solid leg kick but Rydeland takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov wants to clinch up but Rydeland keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Rydeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rydeland keeps the fight on the outside.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Rydeland there.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Rydeland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Kruglov scores with a shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Rydeland ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rydeland no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rydeland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kruglov controls the pace.
Kruglov wants to stand but Rydeland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kruglov stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.#SU2#
Kruglov stands and steps away. Rydeland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rydeland punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov lands with a nice combination. Rydeland backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Kruglov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
A left lands for Rydeland.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Kruglov - just one landing.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland slips a straight right by Kruglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Rydeland takes one on the button.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov tries a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland is wise to it.
Kruglov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
Rydeland with a jab.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Kruglov lands a high kick to the side of Rydeland's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kruglov dives into guard, looking to finish.
Rydeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Cats Killers Academy Mma inform me that Kruglov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov postures up.
#SU2#
Kruglov gets to his feet - Rydeland follows without any prompting.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Rydeland.
Kruglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Kruglov slips the punch.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Rydeland shakes him off and moves away.
Rydeland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruglov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rydeland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov lands with a nice combination. Rydeland backs away looking to recover.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Rydeland.
#T1#
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kruglov. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rydeland takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Kruglov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. Rydeland looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruglov - that will leave a mark!
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Kruglov lands a jab.
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!
Kruglov throws a series of punches but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov slips a jab from Rydeland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
Kruglov tries to clinch but Rydeland moves out of range.
As Kruglov tries to get set, Rydeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kruglov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Kruglov clinches.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Rydeland manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Kruglov controlling him for the moment.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Kruglov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kruglov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Kruglov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rydeland, up you get!
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Kruglov's defenses.
Kruglov scores with the left hand. Rydeland knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Kruglov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kruglov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov!
A relieved looking Anton Kruglov 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:
GC 253
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Rydeland checks it.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz scores with a spinning back kick!
Rydeland has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diaz.
#T1#
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a leg kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
A head kick by Diaz misses
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rydeland on the side of the head.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Rydeland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diaz - that will leave a mark!
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Rydeland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Diaz tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a combination. Diaz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.#T4#
Diaz throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diaz wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Rydeland.
Diaz misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diaz throws a leg kick #CL#
and Rydeland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rydeland tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in and bounces Rydeland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for subs off his back but Diaz has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rydeland throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydeland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Rydeland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is keeping the position.#T3#
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz works over Rydeland with some ground and pound from guard.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz throwing strikes but missing.
Diaz lands a couple of digs.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz landing some decent shots from guard. #T4##SUB#
Diaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rydeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diaz has managed to get both his arms back between Rydeland's legs - danger averted.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rydeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Rydeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz wants to slow Rydeland down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Rydeland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamerun Diaz.#T1#
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Diaz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rydeland jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Diaz connects with a high kick.
Diaz slips under a jab.#T2#
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz scores with a jab. Rydeland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diaz throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Rydeland is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Diaz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Rydeland takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Rydeland avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rydeland continues to drive forward.
Rydeland swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Rydeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Diaz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rydeland's calf.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz lands an overhand right.
Rydeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Rydeland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Rydeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Good leg kick by Diaz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rydeland checks a leg kick nicely.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kamerun Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamerun Diaz!
Kamerun Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Arcuri.
Rydeland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Good standup being displayed there by Arcuri as he connects with a hook.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Rydeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil Arcuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri throws a combination that misses
and Arcuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arcuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Arcuri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Arcuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Arcuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Arcuri settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arcuri lands with a shot to the body.
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
Arcuri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri lands a jab to Rydeland's midsection.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Rydeland lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rydeland misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arcuri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arcuri counters with a stiff right hand.
Arcuri throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arcuri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arcuri swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arcuri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rydeland scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC2#
Arcuri is rocked!
Rydeland misses the body punch
and Arcuri counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Arcuri throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland throws a counter combo.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcuri with a body shot.
Rydeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Arcuri shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arcuri. Arcuri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Arcuri's ribs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arcuri.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Arcuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Arcuri is just out of range.
Arcuri works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arcuri lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland moves out of range as Arcuri strikes.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Arcuri avoids it with no problem.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arcuri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arcuri throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arcuri goes for a spinning back kick but it 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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arcuri doesn't seem phased though.
Arcuri walks into a left hand.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arcuri misses with a looping right.
Arcuri is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
As Rydeland backs away, Arcuri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phil Arcuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Arcuri.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland jabs Arcuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arcuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arcuri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arcuri defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Arcuri cracks Rydeland with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arcuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rydeland.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Arcuri slips under a jab.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcuri avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
A good leg kick by Arcuri.
Rydeland stuns Arcuri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland slips a jab from Arcuri.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcuri.
Arcuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Arcuri.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arcuri.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rydeland connects with a body shot.#T3#
Arcuri lands a glancing blow to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcuri manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arcuri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arcuri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
Arcuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Arcuri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arcuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Arcuri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arcuri motions for Rydeland to come forward. Arcuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arcuri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Arcuri counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Arcuri feints and as Rydeland raises his hands in defense, Arcuri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arcuri postures up in Rydeland's guard and throws a big left but Rydeland blocks it. #SUB2#
Rydeland is looking for a triangle but Arcuri pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rydeland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arcuri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arcuri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arcuri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Arcuri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Arcuri dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arcuri throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Arcuri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rydeland defends well and Arcuri ends up having to push Rydeland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arcuri.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Arcuri throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arcuri lands a head shot.
Arcuri misses with a hook.#T1#
Rydeland works Arcuri's body with a nice hook.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Arcuri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arcuri ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arcuri misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Rydeland.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Arcuri.
Arcuri lands a slapping body shot.
Arcuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Arcuri blocks a jab.
Arcuri has his takedown stuffed
and Rydeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Rydeland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcuri tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Arcuri is out of range.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Arcuri slips the punch.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
Arcuri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arcuri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rydeland on the side of the head.
Arcuri misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a single leg into guard. Rydeland didn't expect that.
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rydeland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri advances to half guard.
Arcuri is looking to advance position but Rydeland won't allow it.
Arcuri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Arcuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Arcuri slips a nice elbow through Rydeland's hands, connecting with Rydeland's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arcuri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland keeping full guard, as Arcuri tries to pass.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rydeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcuri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Rydeland.
Well Arcuri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
A very excited looking Phil Arcuri 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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GC 237
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Vurny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vurny scrambles back to his feet.
Vurny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vurny slips a straight right by Rydeland.
Vurny scores with a decent looking hook.
Vurny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vurny.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Vurny and move into the clinch.
Vurny throws a good cross that connects.
Rydeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Vurny.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vurny. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vurny.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.#T1##TD2#
Vurny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep.
Rydeland taking a bit of punishment here - Vurny scoring with strikes.
Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurny is working Rydeland over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rydeland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vurny wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vurny has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vurny lands a nice forearm strike.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard.
Vurny is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vurny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Vurny is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vurny working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vurny tries to score with some ground and pound. Rydeland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vurny is putting a hurting on Rydeland here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vurny working the ground and pound.
Rydeland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vurny seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vurny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vurny wants to pass to mount but Rydeland is defending the position.
Ground and pound from Vurny. #T3#
Vurny passes to full mount!
Rydeland taking shots to the head.
Rydeland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vurny dominating with strikes here.
Vurny looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rydeland manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rydeland moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vurny is one step ahead there.
Vurny trying to move into half guard but instead Rydeland has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vurny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rydeland is one step ahead there.
Vurny seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rydeland postures up.
Vurny is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rydeland postures up in Vurny's guard and throws a big left but Vurny blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurny.
Vurny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo Vurny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny tries for a takedown but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vurny shoots in for a double leg but Rydeland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vurny moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Vurny fails to land the takedown.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vurny gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Vurny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rydeland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vurny but great work by Rydeland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurny is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it. #T1#
Vurny is looking for a sweep.
Rydeland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vurny to see if he's OK.
Vurny looking for a sweep but Rydeland has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rydeland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rydeland is landing with some decent strikes but Vurny is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rydeland landing strikes from the mount.
Rydeland cracks Vurny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rydeland connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vurny wants to hold on but Rydeland pushes him away.#T2#
The referee warns Vurny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vurny can't escape the position.
Rydeland avoids the attempt from Vurny to control.
Rydeland tries to control but Vurny wriggling away.
BOOM! Rydeland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rydeland working the ground and pound effectively.
Rydeland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rydeland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vurny is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Vurny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Rydeland wants to control the pace but Vurny is squirming around nicely.
Vurny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rydeland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rydeland landing strikes from the mount.
Rydeland lands a big elbow.
Rydeland cracks Vurny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rydeland landing strikes from the mount and Vurny is in trouble!
John Rydeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vurny is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rydeland raining down hammerfists from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vurny is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Vurny is rocked!
Rydeland lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rydeland scoring with strikes but Vurny is staying in there.
Vurny is still in real trouble! Can Rydeland finish him?
Vurny is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vurny seems to have recovered his senses.
Rydeland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rydeland unloading with bombs!
Rydeland raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vurny working to try and regain half guard.
Rydeland breaks from Vurny's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Vurny tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vurny shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rydeland as he avoids it easily.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around?
Vurny throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vurny.
Vurny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rydeland stuffs the takedown.
Rydeland punishes Vurny's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vurny. That snapped Rydeland's head back.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vurny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Rydeland tries to sprawl but Vurny drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rydeland tries to get to full guard but Vurny has control of the leg.
Rydeland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rydeland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rydeland 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#
Vurny is looking to improve his position.
Rydeland winds up and cracks Vurny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vurny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
Rydeland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Vurny is looking to improve his position.
Vurny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rydeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rydeland passes into half guard.
Vurny has hold of Rydeland's hands but Rydeland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rydeland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vurny is trying to get back to full guard.
Rydeland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rydeland working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Rydeland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vurny with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vurny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
Vurny regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vurny wants to sweep but no luck.
Rydeland connects with a couple of short punches.
Vurny wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
Vurny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rydeland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
Vurny pushes down on Rydeland's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Vurny with the ground and pound but Rydeland uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vurny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vurny chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vurny accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vurny won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Vurny working some strikes from top position.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Rydeland 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#
Rydeland winds up and cracks Vurny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Vurny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rydeland under the eye.
Vurny throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vurny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vurny tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vurny blocks a jab.#TD2#
Vurny scores with a takedown into Rydeland's guard.
Vurny 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Rydeland working for a triangle but Vurny defends it easily.
#T1#
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Vurny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Rydeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Rydeland, not yet.
Vurny keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Vurny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rydeland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vurny trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rydeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rydeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vurny is one step ahead there.
Vurny throwing strikes but missing.
Vurny is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vurny stopping the sweep attempt from Rydeland.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vurny works over Rydeland with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Vurny trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Vurny is pushing down on Rydeland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rydeland is fighting to maintain full guard but Vurny has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vurny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rydeland to regain full guard.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Vurny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rydeland striking off his back but it's not causing Vurny any problems. #SUB#
Rydeland looking for a guillotine here but Vurny defends easily.
Rydeland wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T4#
Vurny with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Rydeland looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vurny lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vurny defends it easily.
Vurny with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vurny postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vurny landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nice shot by Rydeland.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt
and Vurny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurny.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vurny.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
A big right from Rydeland misses.
Vurny misses with a takedown
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.#T1#
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Vurny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland moves out of range of the strikes.
Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vurny has time to react.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Vurny looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Vurny shoots in but Rydeland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Vurny avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Vurny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Vurny is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland. #T2#
Vurny misses with a hook.
Vurny fails with a takedown attempt.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vurny misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Vurny throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurny. Vurny gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rydeland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Vurny is out of range.
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Vurny feints the counter takedown.
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Vurny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vurny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Vurny closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rydeland is looking to reverse the position.
Rydeland is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Vurny creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vurny landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rydeland taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vurny looks up at the clock and then as Rydeland takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vurny smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vurny lands an elbow.
Vurny working the ground and pound from side control.
Rydeland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vurny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
Vurny moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Rydeland.
Well Rydeland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Rydeland!
A very excited looking John Rydeland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GC 229
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Attack is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Attack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Attack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been hearing reports that Attack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland stuns Attack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Rydeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Attack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Attack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Attack is rocked!
Jab, jab by Rydeland - just one landing.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Attack misses the target.#T2#
Rydeland stuns Attack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Attack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Attack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Attack avoids it well.
Attack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Attack off the cage and back into range.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Attack is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rydeland cracks Attack with a good jab.
Rydeland connects with a jab.
Rydeland lands with a straight right. Attack didn't see that one coming.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Attack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland catches Attack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rydeland jabs Attack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Attack takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Rydeland.
Rydeland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rydeland throws out a powerful jab.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Attack's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shark Attack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Attack in his tracks.
Attack takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Attack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Rydeland lands a big right hand that sends Attack crashing to the mat! Rydeland stays standing though and waves Attack back to his feet!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Attack might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rydeland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attack on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Attack seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Attack's head back.
Attack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Attack avoids it well.
Rydeland misses with a wild combination.
Rydeland cracks Attack with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
Shark Attack's cut is getting worse.#T2#
A jab lands there for Rydeland.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Attack's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland cracks Attack with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Attack falls to his knees and Rydeland doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
A victorious John Rydeland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GC 222
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kamenov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Kamenov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Grisha Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov throws a body kick that misses.
Kamenov throws a lazy head kick
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Grisha Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov drops his hands momentarily and Rydeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Kamenov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rydeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Kamenov avoids it well.
A head kick by Kamenov misses
and Kamenov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Kamenov.
#T1#
Kamenov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamenov doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamenov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamenov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamenov throws a sloppy head kick and Rydeland moves out of range easily.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Kamenov's head but Kamenov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Rydeland lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kamenov. #T2#
Rydeland lands with a right hand.
Kamenov wants to clinch but Rydeland slips to the side
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamenov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kamenov scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Kamenov is rocked!
Kamenov throws a head kick that misses
and Rydeland scores with a counter punch that sends Kamenov to the canvas! Rydeland smells blood - he's punishing Kamenov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kamenov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
A very excited looking John Rydeland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GC 215
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Glover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Rydeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland jabs Glover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Glover scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A lazy body kick from Glover
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.#T1#
Glover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glover misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Glover's head.
Rydeland jabs at Glover's body.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Rydeland stuns Glover with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glover.
#T2#
Glover throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Rydeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left and a right from Glover both land. Nice combination.
Glover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glover.
Glover only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Glover tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Glover moves into the clinch successfully.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Don Glover has been cut.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Glover working aggressively here.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the side of Glover's head.
Glover dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rydeland gets through Glover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover is working Rydeland over against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Glover.
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!
Glover lands an uppercut.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Glover lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Glover.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Rydeland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Glover is leaning against Rydeland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glover blocks it with crossed arms.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rydeland avoids it.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rydeland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland connects with a crisp jab.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rydeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Glover, which made it look bad.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a good low kick that Rydeland was not able to check.
Glover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover cracks the inside of Rydeland's front leg.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Glover throws a counter combo.
Jab from Rydeland.#T1#
Glover connects with a solid leg kick.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Glover is out of range.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Glover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rydeland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Glover coming out on top.
Glover misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Rydeland throws a hook but Glover avoids it easily.#TD2#
Glover closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rydeland did well to prevent Glover getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Rydeland's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rydeland is squirming around, avoiding Glover's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Rydeland is bucking up trying to escape but Glover cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Glover landing strikes from the mount.
Glover is landing with some decent strikes but Rydeland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Glover prevents Rydeland from getting the reversal.
Glover landing punches.
Glover can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rydeland is looking to escape.
Rydeland is in a horrible position here. Glover smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rydeland is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Rydeland tries to hold on but Glover postures up.
Rydeland in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rydeland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Glover landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glover landing punches.
Glover takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glover throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glover is looking to clinch.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Glover swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rydeland's sensitive parts.
Glover misses with a body shot
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rydeland rather than just go for the knockout.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Rydeland scores with the left hand. Glover knows he should have avoided that one.
Glover works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but Rydeland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rydeland connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Glover tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Glover misses the body punch
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Glover misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Glover is rocked!
Glover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Glover tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rydeland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glover takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Glover keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Rydeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Glover.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.#T4#
Glover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Jab by Glover.
Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Glover's ribs.
Glover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Glover.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rydeland 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
Our winner, John Rydeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GC 208
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
A jab from Ragnar finds it's way through Rydeland's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland lands with a nice body punch.
Ragnar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar tries to clinch but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland wants to counter the offense by Ragnar and move into the clinch position.
Ragnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rydeland scores with the left hand. Ragnar knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Ragnar misses.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ragnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
The crowd cheers as Ragnar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydeland doesn't seem phased though.
Ragnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Donk. Ragnar catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Rydeland misses with a hook
and Ragnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rydeland misses the jab.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Rydeland's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Ragnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ragnar lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Ragnar digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Ragnar ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
A slow jab from Ragnar misses its intended target.
Rydeland lands a jab to Ragnar's midsection.#T3#
Ragnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Ragnar loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland slips a jab from Ragnar.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Ragnar.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnar. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Ragnar throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland takes a swing at Ragnar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Ragnar slips the punch.#T4#
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Ragnar moved out of range.
Ragnar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland just manages to avoid it.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Ragnar.#CL#
Ragnar moves into the clinch.
Ragnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ragnar misses with some punches.
Ragnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.
Ragnar working aggressively here.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ragnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnar tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Ragnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rydeland backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ragnar.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnar.
Bjorn Ragnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Ragnar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rydeland is able to avoid easily.
Ragnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Ragnar.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland tests Ragnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnar slips under a jab.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Ragnar tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Ragnar connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnar. Ragnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Rydeland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ragnar counters with a two punch combo.
Rydeland lands an overhand right.
Ragnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Ragnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.#T3#
Ragnar scoring well with a low kick there.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ragnar.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ragnar.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Ragnar.
As Rydeland backs away, Ragnar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Ragnar digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
Ragnar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Ragnar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnar throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rydeland connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Ragnar misses its intended target.
Ragnar moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ragnar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Rydeland finds it's target.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Ragnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar blocks a jab.
Ragnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rydeland misses with a body shot
and Ragnar counters with a low kick, right behind Rydeland 's knee.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a hook but Ragnar avoids it easily.
Ragnar swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Ragnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland stalks Ragnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ragnar's face. Ragnar staggers backwards, shaken.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Ragnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ragnar lands a front kick.
Rydeland slips a jab from Ragnar.
Rydeland's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ragnar lands with a nice body kick.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy body kick from Ragnar
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ragnar moves in looking to clinch but Rydeland pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
And Ragnar counters with a quick kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it.#T2#
Rydeland misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
Rydeland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnar. Ragnar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ragnar misses with a kick to the body
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Ragnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnar is looking to counter punch.
Ragnar misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Ragnar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ragnar doesn't seem bothered though.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ragnar at a distance.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Ragnar slips the punch.
Ragnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Ragnar avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Ragnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Ragnar tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnar misses with a body kick.
Rydeland lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnar's head back.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ragnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rydeland is just out of range.
Rydeland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rydeland throws out the jab.
Rydeland cracks Ragnar with a good jab.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Rydeland finds it's target.
Rydeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!
A very excited looking Bjorn Ragnar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GC 205
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Horn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydeland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Horn.
Rydeland manages to get to full guard.
Rydeland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rydeland lands strikes from half guard.
Horn regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Rydeland throwing strikes but missing.
Rydeland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rydeland throwing strikes from guard but Horn blocks nicely.
Rydeland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horn pulls Rydeland in close to prevent any damage.
Rydeland cracks Horn with a solid left hand.
Rydeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rydeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Rydeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rydeland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rydeland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horn has momentary wrist control but Rydeland slips an elbow through the middle.
Horn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rydeland has passed into side control.
Horn tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Rydeland sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rydeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horn keeps working.
Horn tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.#T3#
Horn is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Horn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rydeland.
Rydeland sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Horn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Horn is trying to work for a sweep but Rydeland has mounted him!
Horn is trying desperately to improve position.
Rydeland throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Horn because Rydeland loaded up on that one.
Rydeland working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Horn slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
#T4#
Horn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rydeland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rydeland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rydeland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Horn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rydeland.
Horn trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rydeland prevents Horn from improving his position.
Horn wants to control but Rydeland is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Horn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Horn throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Horn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rydeland on his heels. He'll look to pass Rydeland's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Rydeland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horn defends it easily.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rydeland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Horn has picked Rydeland up and slammed him! Rydeland can't keep hold of the triangle and Horn manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
Rydeland tries to bench press Horn off him but Horn keeps the position.
Rydeland gets back to half guard.#T1#
Horn prevents Rydeland from improving his position.
John Rydeland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horn is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer.
Horn drops an elbow to the side of Rydeland's head.
Horn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rydeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horn prevents Rydeland from improving his position.
Horn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rydeland taking some punishment here, with Horn in his half guard. #T2#
Horn working the head and body with strikes.
Rydeland gets full guard.#SUB2#
Horn has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rydeland to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Horn is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rydeland pulls down on the head and he's put Horn to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Rydeland!
After winning the bout, John Rydeland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Rydeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Manning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Rydeland finds it's way through Manning's defenses.
Manning scores with a sloppy right hand. Rydeland should have avoided that one.
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manning counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Manning lands a left and a right that send Rydeland crashing to the mat, dazed. Manning thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manning.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Manning works Rydeland's body with a nice hook.
Rydeland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Manning - just one landing.
Manning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Manning misses with a double jab
and Manning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manning throws a series of strikes that have Rydeland backpedaling.
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!
Manning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manning 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.
Rydeland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manning takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Rydeland scores with a jab. Manning acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Manning throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manning throws out the jab.
Manning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning staying out of range there.
Rydeland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rydeland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Rydeland catches Manning with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Manning moved out of range nicely.
Manning throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Manning lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manning.
Manning misses with a shot to the body
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manning thinking.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Manning throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manning throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Manning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Rydeland works over Manning's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manning works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manning throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manning.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manning dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Manning wants to counter the offense by Rydeland and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manning, as that shot connected.
Manning misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a right hand to the body.
Troy Manning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manning counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rydeland, as that shot connected.
Rydeland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manning misses with a body punch
and Manning takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manning lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rydeland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manning scrambles back to his feet.
Rydeland lands a nice hook to Manning's body. Manning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manning moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #T1#
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Manning ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Manning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Manning darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland defending well as Manning loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland moves forwards but Manning connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manning finds it's way round the side to connect with Rydeland's head.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Manning is just out of range.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A jab from Manning does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Manning.
Manning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manning avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manning throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Rydeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manning takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Manning was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manning misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland swinging wildly here.
Manning now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Manning.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Manning avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Manning throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Manning.
Manning misses with the combination.
Manning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manning just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rydeland might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Manning throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #T4#
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Manning.
Manning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Manning throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Rydeland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manning.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland misses with a hook
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Manning makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Manning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manning moves away.
Manning lands a body shot.
Manning throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Manning with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rydeland to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Manning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Troy Manning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Manning steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Manning throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manning counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Manning misses the target.
Manning misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manning. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning misses with a looping right.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rydeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland looks for a takedown but Manning sprawls well.
Rydeland takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Manning moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Manning connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Manning jabs at Rydeland's body.
Manning rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Manning counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manning connects with a right hand. Rydeland shakes it off.
Rydeland's corner calls for a 1-2. Rydeland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Manning. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manning paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manning lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning scores with a nice right hand.
Manning drops Rydeland with a big left hand! Rydeland is injured, injured bad! Manning jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Manning!
Troy Manning is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cup manages to avoid it.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Cup avoids the punch easily.
Cup misses with a looping right.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the head.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cup throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup misses with a looping left.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Cup misses its intended target.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Cup.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Cup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cup misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Cup's ribs.
Cup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rydeland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cup had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland connects with a body shot.
Rydeland lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Cup falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rydeland dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Rydeland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Blue Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 166 Annihilation
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Chille.
Chille misses with a looping left.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Chille avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chille wants to counter with a clinch but Rydeland pushes him away.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chille just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland tries to bum rush Chille with a series of wild strikes but Chille uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rydeland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chille misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.
Rydeland keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rydeland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chille moves out of range of the strikes.
Chille is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rydeland with a body shot.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Chille feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Rydeland scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Chille moves into the clinch.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
Chille misses with a knee strike.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rydeland.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rydeland dodges an elbow strike from Chille.
Chille using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rydeland has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rydeland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chille looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rydeland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland managing to block the knees to the body from Chille.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chille has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
#T2#
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Chille has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rydeland seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chille can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rydeland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to pull guard but Chille won't allow it.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Rydeland in his tracks for a moment.
Chille dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chille lands a good knee to the midsection. Rydeland won't want to take too many of those.
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Chille.
Chille stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chille.
Rydeland tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chille pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chille tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Chille controls the action.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Rydeland pulls Chille into guard.
Chille wants to stand but Rydeland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chille wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Rydeland 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.#T4#
Chille is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chille wants to stand and escape but instead Rydeland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Chille avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rydeland postures up and lands a big shot to Chille's brow.
Chille is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rydeland is controlling him.
Chille wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
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 shot to the body from Rydeland misses #CL2#
and Chille counters by clinching up.
Rydeland fails to pull guard.
Chille blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chille letting Rydeland take a breather here.
Chille lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rydeland.
Shannon Chille seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chille's elbow.
Chille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Chille.
Chille lands an elbow that stopped Rydeland in his tracks for a moment.
Rydeland tries to land a knee to the head but Chille blocks with his arms.
Rydeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Chille lands a damaging elbow.
Chille looking to stall.
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chille.
Chille looking to stall.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Chille is rocked!
Rydeland dips a shoulder and cracks Chille with a mighty uppercut! Chille falls back against the cage and Rydeland unloads with a barrage of strikes! Chille is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rydeland screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
During a confident post fight interview, John Rydeland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Madruga takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Madruga slips a jab and a cross from Rydeland.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Madruga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Madruga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madruga tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Madruga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Madruga clinches up against the cage.
Madruga misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Madruga tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland controlling the action here for a moment.
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Madruga manages to break the clinch.
Madruga tries to move into range but Rydeland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Madruga.
Rydeland swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Madruga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Rydeland has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rydeland scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Madruga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madruga throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Rydeland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Madruga misses with a kick to the body.
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Madruga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Madruga misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Madruga is avoiding it.
Madruga tried to counter with a leg kick but Rydeland avoided it.#T2#
A punch combination from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Madruga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland moves forwards but Madruga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Madruga throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Madruga jabs Rydeland right on the nose. Rydeland blinks but takes it well.
Madruga takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Madruga.#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Madruga connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Madruga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Madruga looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Madruga tries to work over Rydeland's front leg with a kick but Rydeland checks it. #T3#
Rydeland cracks Madruga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Madruga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madruga tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madruga throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Madruga throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Madruga's body.
Madruga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Madruga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Madruga is looking to land body kicks.
Madruga throws a body kick that misses.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
Madruga connects with a looping right hand.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Madruga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland throws a nice looking combination but Madruga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydeland misses with a low kick.
Madruga lands a big head kick that sends Rydeland to the canvas! Madruga follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otavio Madruga!
During a confident post fight interview, Otavio Madruga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Cup keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Cup's body.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rydeland lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rydeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cup scores with a body shot.
Cup takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rydeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Cup moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cup throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Rydeland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rydeland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Cup clinches with his opponent.
Cup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rydeland tries a body shot but Cup blocks it.
Rydeland landing knees to the body.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Cup slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Cup moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Cup tries to pull guard but Rydeland holds him up against the cage and eventually Cup drops back down to his feet.
Cup misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Cup swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cup working aggressively here.
Cup tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blue Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Cup controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rydeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cups head.
Rydeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cup is looking for a takedown.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Rydeland taking a breather.
Cup takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland gets through Cup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cup is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rydeland to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Cup is trying to break the clinch but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blue Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rydeland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Rydeland tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rydeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cup throws a series of punches but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rydeland.#CUT2#
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
Cup swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
A little feinted left hand from Cup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Cup misses.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
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!
Rydeland fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cup out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). John Rydeland!
John Rydeland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Blue Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 152 Bad Intentions
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dahok throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Dahok.
Dahok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Rydeland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Dahok ducks down to avoid it.
Dahok is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland cracks Dahok with an open hand slap.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Dahok throws a series of punches but Rydeland moves out of range.
Dahok throws a lazy uppercut
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dahok counter with a right hand.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahok was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Dahok is out of range.
Dahok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland lands a head shot.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Dahok is predictable there
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Jab, jab by Rydeland - just one landing. #ROC2#
Dahok is rocked!
Rydeland grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dahok takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rydeland cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Rydeland!
After winning the bout, John Rydeland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Rydeland counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rydeland.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diaz.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rydeland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz is looking to control Rydeland's arms but Rydeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diaz has his back to the cage.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rydeland walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Diaz shakes it off.
A big right from Rydeland misses. #T1#
Diaz moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Dick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab from Diaz.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
As Diaz tries to get set, Rydeland tries to push him back and clinch up but Diaz manages to avoid the attempt.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rydeland enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rydeland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Diaz won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Rydeland throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is fighting to break Rydeland's control of his arms but Rydeland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rydeland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rydeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rydeland has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Rydeland's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Diaz!
A less than humble Dick Diaz 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:
HFC 107:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rydeland misses with a takedown
and Viljo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viljo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Viljo as Rydeland shoots in.
Rydeland has his takedown stuffed
and Viljo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rydeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Viljo counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Viljo misses.
Juntusen Viljo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljo lands a body shot.
Viljo scores with a leg kick.
Rydeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viljo.
Rydeland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viljo sprawls well. Viljo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rydeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Viljo 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.
Rydeland defending well as Viljo loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Viljo circles away.
Rydeland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Rydeland shoots in looking for a takedown but Viljo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rydeland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rydeland shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Viljo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Viljo misses the shot to the body.
Viljo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Viljo finds it's way through Rydeland's defenses.
Viljo throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Rydeland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viljo thuds his right hand into Rydeland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntusen Viljo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Viljo.
Rydeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Viljo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rydeland has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Viljo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viljo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Rydeland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland is keen to just control but Viljo is a slippery customer.
Viljo wants to get back to full guard.
Viljo is doing well to control the position and prevent Rydeland from advancing to side control.
Rydeland controlling the action here.
Rydeland wants to control but Viljo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rydeland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Viljo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Viljo is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viljo keeps the fight on the outside.
Viljo lands a jab to the head.
Rydeland throws a body kick that misses.
Viljo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viljo misses with a low kick as Rydeland jumps back.
Viljo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viljo scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rydeland. #SU#
Rydeland decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Viljo thumps Rydeland with a low kick.#T4#
Viljo misses with a low kick as Rydeland jumps back.
A jab from Viljo misses.
Nice shot lands for Viljo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland dives in and grabs Viljo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viljo pushes down on Rydeland's head and hops out.
Viljo throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljo.
Viljo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viljo wants it to stay on the feet.
Viljo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Rydeland tries to clinch there but Viljo circles away.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Viljo moves out of range.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
Viljo lands an overhand right.
Rydeland is looking to land body kicks.
Viljo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rydeland shoots and misses
and Viljo counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntusen Viljo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viljo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rydeland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rydeland or perhaps it was just good defense by Viljo, which made it look bad.
John Rydeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Viljo.
Good leg kick by Viljo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rydeland fails to land the takedown.
Viljo scores with a jab. Rydeland acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rydeland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Viljo is trying to defend but Rydeland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viljo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Rydeland trying to control from half guard but Viljo is working away.
Viljo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rydeland.
John Rydeland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rydeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viljo's head. #SU#
Rydeland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rydeland throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Viljo counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland throws a lazy head kick
and Viljo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Viljo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydeland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viljo as he avoids it easily.
Viljo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rydeland is defended easily by Viljo.
Viljo swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Viljo works the jab nicely.
Viljo lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Viljo.
Viljo lands a slapping body shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viljo defends well and Rydeland ends up having to push Viljo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rydeland moves out of range of the leg kick from Viljo.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Viljo breaks away and moves out of range.
Viljo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
Rydeland moves forwards but Viljo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viljo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Viljo throws a leg kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland looks to land a body kick but Viljo moved away.
Viljo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viljo misses with an uppercut.
Rydeland throws a counter high kick but Viljo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rydeland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viljo misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rydeland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Viljo is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Rydeland wants to clinch
and Viljo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viljo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rydeland.
Viljo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Viljo tenderised Rydeland's leg. Rydeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Viljo scores with a hook to the body. Rydeland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viljo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Viljo throws a body shot but no joy.
Viljo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viljo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juntusen Viljo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Viljo throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland attempts a counter takedown but Viljo avoids it well and moves away.
Viljo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viljo lands with a shot to the body.
Rydeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Rydeland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Viljo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rydeland.
Rydeland slips a jab from Viljo.
Viljo scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Rydeland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rydeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Viljo.
Viljo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Viljo lands a nice hook to Rydeland's body. Rydeland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viljo.
Viljo misses with a body shot
and Rydeland counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Viljo.
Juntusen Viljo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rydeland throws a head kick that misses.
Rydeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rydeland misses with a double jab
and Viljo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Rydeland misses with a jab to the body
and Viljo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Viljo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Viljo.
Viljo drops Rydeland with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rydeland! Viljo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juntusen Viljo!
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Event:
HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Scheiner avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Scheiner misses.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scheiner throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Scheiner is out of range.
Scheiner throws a shot from downtown. Rydeland moves away and avoids it.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Rydeland throws a hook but Scheiner blocks it.
Scheiner misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Scheiner has closed the distance and engaged Rydeland in a clinch.
Rydeland wants to stall.
Rydeland has Scheiner pressed against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Rydeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Scheiner won't want to take too many of those.
Scheiner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scheiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scheiner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rydeland stalling.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Scheiner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
Scheiner blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Rydeland.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland blocking some punches.
#T2#
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scheiner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scheiner lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Scheiner.
Scheiner throws a head punch that misses.
Scheiner being controlled against the cage.
Scheiner working aggressively here.
Scheiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scheiner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rydeland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scheiner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scheiner misses with a looping left.
Scheiner missing with a left hand there. Rydeland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Scheiner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Scheiner looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scheiner.
Scheiner lands the left hand.
Scheiner cracks a nice hook into Rydeland's ribs.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Scheiner.
Rydeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Scheiner thuds his right hand into Rydeland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Scheiner.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scheiner slips under a jab.
Scheiner connects with a body shot that sends Rydeland's belly button to the back.#TD#
Scheiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rydeland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland struggling a bit here.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Scheiner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Scheiner lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Scheiner tries to pass to full mount but Rydeland defends it.
Rydeland moves into full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Rydeland trying to keep a closed guard but Scheiner is proving a slippery customer.
Scheiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scheiner is working Rydeland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rydeland holds on and takes a little breather.
Scheiner with a nice head shot there.
Rydeland controlling Scheiner's posture.
Scheiner passes Rydeland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rydeland is trying to control but can't.
Scheiner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rydeland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scheiner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scheiner's back!
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 Rickey Scheiner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scheiner scores with a jab. Rydeland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scheiner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Scheiner.
Scheiner swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Scheiner.
Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scheiner.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Scheiner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scheiner misses with a body shot
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Scheiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rydeland.
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Scheiner takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scheiner.
#T1#
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rickey Scheiner is winning the standup battle so far.
Scheiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Scheiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rydeland's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Scheiner.
Scheiner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rydeland can do to turn this around?
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scheiner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
Scheiner takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Scheiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Scheiner thinking.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scheiner throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Scheiner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scheiner. Scheiner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Scheiner.
Scheiner throws a big shot that misses.
Scheiner misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland scores with a nice head shot.
Scheiner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydeland tries to counter with a clinch but Scheiner shakes him off and moves away.
Rydeland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scheiner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scheiner throws a right hand that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Rydeland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scheiner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rydeland scrambles back to his feet.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Scheiner misses.
Rydeland throws out a counter right but Scheiner avoids it with no problem.
Rickey Scheiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rydeland.
Scheiner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Scheiner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Scheiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Rydeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scheiner is working away from the top position though.
Rydeland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rydeland controlling the position well.
Rydeland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Scheiner wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Rydeland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scheiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Scheiner looking to pass the guard.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Scheiner from controlling successfully.
Scheiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
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.
Scheiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rydeland's head.
Scheiner trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Scheiner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scheiner being controlled here momentarily.
Scheiner stands up over Rydeland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rydeland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scheiner wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Rydeland wants to sweep but no luck.
Rydeland is trying to control the position but Scheiner postures up.
Rydeland is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickey Scheiner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Scheiner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scheiner.
Scheiner digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
Rydeland lands with a shot to the body.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scheiner manages to avoid it.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scheiner throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland wants to counter the offense by Scheiner and move into the clinch position.
Scheiner throws a sloppy body shot
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Scheiner.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheiner.
Rydeland wants to counter with a clinch but Scheiner pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scheiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland dips to his left and cracks Scheiner with an uppercut!
Scheiner throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scheiner's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheiner.
#T1#
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
Scheiner misses with a looping left.
Scheiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scheiner.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Scheiner misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Rydeland.
Scheiner throws a combination. Rydeland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scheiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
Scheiner misses with a double jab.
Scheiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scheiner lands a nice looking body shot.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scheiner just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland. #T2#
Scheiner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scheiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scheiner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland's corner calls for a 1-2. Rydeland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Scheiner is rocked!
Scheiner misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Oh Scheiner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John Rydeland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Scheiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scheiner seems to have got his legs back now.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scheiner.
Scheiner loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scheiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland tries to counter with a clinch but Scheiner shakes him off and moves away.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Scheiner.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scheiner misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Scheiner misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Scheiner scores with a jab to the body.
Scheiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rydeland.
Scheiner is looking to wear down Rydeland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scheiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Scheiner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scheiner sets himself, and Rydeland steps forward looking for the clinch! Scheiner avoids it this time.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Scheiner avoids them all with ease.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut.
Scheiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scheiner, as that shot connected.
John Rydeland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scheiner with a jab.
Scheiner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Scheiner does it's job there.
Scheiner connects with a body shot.
Rickey Scheiner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A slow jab from Scheiner misses its intended target.
Rydeland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scheiner throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Scheiner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rydeland defending well as Scheiner loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Scheiner moved out of range.
Scheiner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rydeland defending well as Scheiner loads up on a big left hand.
Scheiner slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Scheiner.
No joy there for Scheiner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rydeland! But no joy.
Scheiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scheiner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickey Scheiner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scheiner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickey Scheiner!
Rickey Scheiner 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:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Magomedov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rydeland is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rydeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov.
Rydeland is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rydeland keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rydeland is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rydeland has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Rydeland postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rydeland wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magomedov is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Rydeland controls the position.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Rydeland prevents Magomedov from escaping the position.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Rydeland is controlling the position.
Magomedov taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T2#
Magomedov is letting Rydeland control him for a moment.
Magomedov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rydeland trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
Magomedov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Rydeland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magomedov down.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Rydeland scoring with strikes.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3##SUB#
Magomedov 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.
#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rydeland is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Rydeland holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
Rydeland missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rydeland is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Magomedov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rydeland has recovered full guard.
Rydeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. #REVB#
Rydeland works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydeland wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Rydeland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rydeland is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Magomedov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rydeland doesn't defend quickly enough and Magomedov has managed to lock this one up! Can Rydeland escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Magomedov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rashid Magomedov!
After the fight, Rashid Magomedov 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:
Primal 56
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Rydeland with a hook.
Rydeland takes a swing at Rolla's ribcage but misses.
Rolla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rolla lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rolla takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Rolla throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rolla finds it's way round the side to connect with Rydeland's head.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Rolla uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Rolla was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Rydeland blocks a leg kick.
Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Rolla.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Rydeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rolla slips a straight right by Rydeland.
Rolla throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
It looked like Rolla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolla moves away.
Rydeland throws out a powerful jab.
Rolla jabs Rydeland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rolla blocks a jab.
Rolla is looking to score with low kicks.
Rydeland works the jab nicely.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Rolla slips the punch.
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Rolla is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Rydeland blocks the low kick.
Rydeland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Rolla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rydeland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolla throws a nice looking combination but Rydeland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland throws a sloppy body shot
and Rolla counters with a nice body shot.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Rolla off the cage and back into range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Rydeland slips under a jab.
Rolla swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rydeland moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rydeland with a jab.
Rolla lands with a right hand.
Rolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body. Rolla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it.
Rolla looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland dodges the punch combination from Rolla.
Rolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rolla swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolla.
Rolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Rydeland is just out of range.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland swings for the body but Rolla moves out of range.
Rolla ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A punch combination from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Rolla's head coaches at Bullet Proof Dungeon that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rolla misses with a few strikes there.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Rolla moves away and avoids it.
Rolla misses with a straight right.
Rydeland misses with a right hand
and Rolla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolla's corner calls for a 1-2. Rolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand.
Rolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rydeland throws out the jab.
Rolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Rolla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rolla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rydeland lands a jab to Rolla's midsection.
Rolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolla rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rydeland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ronnie Rolla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rolla throws a leg kick
and Rydeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rydeland throws a poor cross that misses
and Rolla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rolla.
Rolla swinging wildly here.
Ronnie Rolla is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland wants to clinch.#T1#
Jab from Rolla.
Rolla misses with an uppercut
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Rolla.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Rolla moved out of range.
Rolla takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Rydeland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rydeland.
Rolla keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Rolla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Rolla misses
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rolla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rolla moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolla misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rolla appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolla walks into a stiff left hand from Rydeland.
Rolla looks to land a combination. Rydeland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolla is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolla misses the target.
Rolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rydeland at a distance.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolla moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rolla lands an overhand right.
Rolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rydeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolla looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Rydeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rydeland misses with a kick to the body.
Rolla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rydeland catches Rolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Rolla throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Rolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Rolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rydeland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Rolla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Rydeland misses with a left hand
and Rolla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rydeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rolla avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Rolla slips the punch.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rolla misses the jab.
Rolla throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Rydeland throws a series of strikes that have Rolla backpedaling.
Good exchange - Rolla coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Rolla.
No joy there for Rolla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydeland jabs at Rolla's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rydeland.
Rolla throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland scores with a shot to the body.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Rolla's shoulder, as Rolla tries to avoid the shot.
Rolla throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Rolla takes a swing at Rydeland's ribcage but misses.
Rolla moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rolla throws a right hand that Rydeland ducks under and follows up with a left that Rydeland also avoids with ease.
Rolla sets himself, and Rydeland steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolla avoids it this time.
Rolla stalks Rydeland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rydeland's face. Rydeland staggers backwards, shaken.
Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rolla has time to react.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Rolla.
A lazy left from Rydeland finds it's target.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rolla catches Rydeland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rolla throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
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!
Rolla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rolla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rydeland.#T1#
Nice shot by Rydeland.
Rolla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
A jab from Rolla misses.
Rydeland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rolla with a body shot.
Rydeland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rolla avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
It looked like Rolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolla.
Rolla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rolla is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Rolla.
Rolla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rolla misses with an uppercut.
Rolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rydeland. Rydeland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Rolla misses with a hook. Rydeland ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Rydeland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rolla loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the body.
Rolla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolla.
Rolla cracks Rydeland with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolla manages to avoid it.
Rolla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rolla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.#T3#
Rolla blocks a jab.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Rolla's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rydeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Rydeland is just out of range.
Rolla staying out of range there.
Rolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rydeland circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Rolla moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rolla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rydeland uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolla is just out of range.
Rolla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Rydeland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rydeland throws a sloppy body shot
and Rolla counters with a series of strikes. Rydeland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rolla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rolla throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland lands with an overhand left.
Rolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Rydeland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.
Rydeland cracks a nice hook into Rolla's ribs.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rolla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rydeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rolla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolla moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
It looked like Rolla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rolla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Rydeland misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rydeland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rydeland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
John Rydeland 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:
Primal 53 Xmas Day
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Rydeland moved away.
Aquila Corvus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rydeland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aquila Corvus throws out a powerful jab.
Rydeland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head.
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland lands with a nice body punch.
Rydeland swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Aquila Corvus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Aquila Corvus digs a good body shot into Rydeland's ribs.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rydeland avoids the body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight left.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Aquila Corvus's head back.
Aquila Corvus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aquila Corvus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquila Corvus throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aquila Corvus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Aquila Corvus's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aquila Corvus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but Rydeland checks it.
Aquila Corvus connects with an inside leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aquila Corvus connects with a jab.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aquila Corvus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland misses with a hook.
Rydeland misses with a combination
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice body shot.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus misses with an uppercut. Rydeland saw that one coming.#T3#
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Aquila Corvus's shoulder, as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland loads up on a big right hand but Aquila Corvus slips the punch.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rydeland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aquila Corvus.
A low kick from Aquila Corvus is predictable there
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Aquila Corvus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range and Aquila Corvus settles back down.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses.
Aquila Corvus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.#T4#
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rydeland.
Rydeland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland throws a head kick that misses.
Aquila Corvus ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Aquila Corvus's head but Aquila Corvus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aquila Corvus scores with a leg kick.
Rydeland swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aquila Corvus lands a right hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland misses with a left hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland is looking to counter the offense by Aquila Corvus and move into the clinch.
Aquila Corvus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland takes one to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Aquila Corvus.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus misses with a straight left.
Aquila Corvus avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
#T1#
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquila Corvus moves away.
Aquila Corvus is looking to slow Rydeland down with leg kicks.
Aquila Corvus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aquila Corvus motions for Rydeland to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rydeland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland tries to counter by clinching up but Aquila Corvus breaks away and moves out of range.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aquila Corvus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Aquila Corvus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Aquila Corvus lunges at Rydeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydeland's hand.
Aquila Corvus scores with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Aquila Corvus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Rydeland misses
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
Aquila Corvus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Aquila Corvus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aquila Corvus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Rydeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a right hand but Rydeland moved out of range.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rydeland takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rydeland misses.
Aquila Corvus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Rydeland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aquila Corvus's hands.#T3#
Aquila Corvus looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick which misses Rydeland's front leg but catches the back leg as Rydeland tries to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rydeland might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aquila Corvus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland throws a hook but Aquila Corvus avoids it easily.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick, looking for Rydeland's leg but Rydeland calmly moves out of range.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
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!
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Aquila Corvus shakes it off.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Aquila Corvus moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aquila Corvus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Aquila Corvus there.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aquila Corvus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a right hand
and Aquila Corvus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Aquila Corvus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus lands a lovely overhand right.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aquila Corvus throws out the jab.
Aquila Corvus lands a glancing blow to the side of Rydeland's head.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aquila Corvus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus tried to score with a low kick but Rydeland checks it.
A swing and a miss from Aquila Corvus.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aquila Corvus. Rydeland shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aquila Corvus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aquila Corvus feints a jab promting Rydeland to slip. Aquila Corvus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rydeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland throws an off balance right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A good leg kick by Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aquila Corvus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aquila Corvus throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
A slow jab from Rydeland misses its intended target.
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus scores with a hook.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus slips under a jab from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus is looking to chop away at Rydeland's legs.
Rydeland throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Rydeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aquila Corvus throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the head.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hook to the body.
Rydeland slips a jab from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland swinging wildly here.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Aquila Corvus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aquila Corvus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Aquila Corvus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aquila Corvus lands a front kick.
Aquila Corvus lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aquila Corvus, as that shot connected.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aquila Corvus scores with a leg kick.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Aquila Corvus is out of range.
Rydeland connects with a nice looking jab.
Rydeland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rydeland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aquila Corvus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a really nice looking cross but Aquila Corvus seems unphased.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a good cross that connects.
Rydeland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping right.
Rydeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Aquila Corvus tests Rydeland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus throws a series of strikes that have Rydeland backpedaling.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Rydeland ducks right into an uppercut from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Rydeland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland backing away here, and Aquila Corvus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajax Aquila Corvus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aquila Corvus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!
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Event:
Primal 49 Plisskin vs Nelson
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Jaruud throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud takes one on the button.
Jaruud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jaruud.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaruud doesn't seem phased though.
Jaruud cracks Rydeland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaruud needs to keep his hands up - Rydeland had a free shot at his head there.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland misses with a straight left.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Jaruud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jaruud lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Jaruud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaruud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rydeland misses with a hook to the body
and Jaruud finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Rydeland, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rydeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland lands a glancing blow to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud throws a chopping leg kick but Rydeland manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaruud misses with the body kick
and Rydeland counters with a stiff right hand.
Rydeland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland throws out a powerful jab.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Rydeland misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaruud doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Jaruud's head but Jaruud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland misses with a body punch
and Jaruud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaruud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rydeland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jaruud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaruud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jaruud. #T4#
Jaruud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jaruud manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rydeland misses with a looping left.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jaruud might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rydeland has got the better of the exchanges.
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Jaruud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice defenses there by Rydeland.
Rydeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaruud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rydeland tries to bum rush Jaruud with a series of wild strikes but Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Rydeland does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaruud swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Rydeland moves into the clinch.#T1#
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jaruud is defending well for now.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Rydeland is looking to control Jaruud's arms but Jaruud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rydeland has his back to the cage.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
Rydeland taking a breather.
Rydeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland. #T2#
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud misses with a body punch.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Rydeland missing with knees to the body.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud lands a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaruud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaruud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Jaruud throws a poor cross that misses
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a low kick, right behind Rydeland 's knee.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud misses with a body kick.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Jaruud.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud thinks about the counter body kick.
Rydeland moves out of range of the body kick from Jaruud.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Jaruud.
Jaruud with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland avoids the head kick by Jaruud.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaruud misses with a body punch
and Rydeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Jaruud wants to clinch.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Jaruud moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Jaruud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydeland doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rydeland has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Rydeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Jaruud on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jaruud throws a big shot that misses.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Jaruud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rydeland lands a jab to the head.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rydeland scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaruud is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaruud. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Jaruud.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.#T3#
Nice jab there from Jaruud.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Jaruud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Jaruud's shoulder, as Jaruud tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaruud. That's going to slow Rydeland down.
Rydeland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jaruud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
John Rydeland's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range. #KD2#
Jaruud cracks Rydeland with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rydeland looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jaruud finish him?
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaruud. #T4#
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaruud.
Rydeland seems to have got his legs back now.
Rydeland is aggressively charging in as Jaruud backs up avoiding any damage. Jaruud tosses out a jab and Rydeland runs right into it face first! Rydeland is out cold! Jaruud dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rydeland's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Batuhan Jaruud!
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Event:
Primal 47
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rydeland looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Rydeland throws a big shot that misses.
Rydeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a hook but Rydeland avoids it easily.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Hunter avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Rydeland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rydeland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
A left and a right from Hunter both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab by Hunter.#T1#
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hunter.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Rydeland.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rydeland misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rydeland moves into the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Rydeland is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand.
Hunter avoiding damage as Rydeland throws knees to the body.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head.
Hunter just leaning against Rydeland, taking a breather.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.#T3#
Hunter lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Rydeland misses with a double jab.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rydeland doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland slips a straight right by Hunter.
Rydeland throwing a counter right hand but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rydeland under the eye.
Rydeland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Deontay Hunter has been cut.
Rydeland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunter misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Hunter. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rydeland punishes Hunter's body with a nice straight punch.
Rydeland misses with a wild combination.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rydeland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rydeland connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Rydeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deontay Hunter will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Rydeland.
Hunter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rydeland lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Hunter only half commits. #CL#
Rydeland forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Rydeland has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rydeland wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunter won't allow it.
Rydeland working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Hunter's belly button to the back.
Rydeland lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.#T1#
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Hunter.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rydeland. That snapped Hunter's head back.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Deontay Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Rydeland.
Rydeland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Rydeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter slips a jab from Rydeland.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.#T2#
Rydeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rydeland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rydeland.
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!
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Hunter digs a good hook to Rydeland's body.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Rydeland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland lands the left hand.#CL#
Rydeland has Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Rydeland leaning against his opponent.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hunter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland trying to land knees to the body.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John Rydeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter slows down the pace here.
Rydeland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Hunter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rydeland misses with a knee to the head.
Hunter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rydeland throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Hunter defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rydeland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland scores with a hook.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter throws a body punch but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a body shot.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Rydeland avoids it well.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Hunter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rydeland is out of range.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rydeland thinking.
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
Rydeland defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Hunter staying out of range there.#T1#
Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rydeland.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland lands a jab to the nose.
Rydeland slips under a jab from Hunter.
Rydeland throws an overhand right that lands on Hunter's shoulder, as Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Rydeland slips a jab from Hunter.
Rydeland is looking to counter punch.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rydeland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rydeland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Rydeland tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Rydeland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rydeland misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Rydeland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rydeland checks it well.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Rydeland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rydeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Rydeland looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Rydeland throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Rydeland takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rydeland swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from Rydeland.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Rydeland's head but Rydeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rydeland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks. #KD2#
Hunter drops Rydeland with a beautiful combination! Rydeland stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunter is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Rydeland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rydeland misses the body punch
and Hunter counters with a big right hand! Oh Rydeland is in trouble here! Hunter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deontay Hunter!
A victorious Deontay Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Primal 43 Mostert v Salavez
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland scores with a hook.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland swings for the body but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Aquila Corvus's belly button to the back.
Aquila Corvus walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice shot that snaps Rydeland's head back.
Rydeland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aquila Corvus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aquila Corvus misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquila Corvus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Aquila Corvus.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aquila Corvus! But no joy.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aquila Corvus scores with a push kick.#T1#
Rydeland takes a swing at Aquila Corvus's ribcage but misses.
Rydeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydeland scores with a decent looking hook.
Aquila Corvus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus throws a wild body kick that Rydeland sees coming a mile off.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Aquila Corvus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Rydeland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aquila Corvus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aquila Corvus throws a looping overhand right but Rydeland ducks down to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a leg kick but Rydeland saw it coming and moves away.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Aquila Corvus throws a sloppy head kick and Rydeland moves out of range easily. #CL#
Rydeland takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Aquila Corvus taking a breather.
Rydeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus cracks Rydeland with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland misses with some punches.
Aquila Corvus just leaning against Rydeland, taking a breather.
Rydeland working aggressively here.
Aquila Corvus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquila Corvus throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aquila Corvus.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aquila Corvus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aquila Corvus misses with a punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus is pushing Rydeland up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aquila Corvus presses Rydeland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rydeland is pushing Aquila Corvus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aquila Corvus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rydeland landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rydeland fails to land.
Aquila Corvus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Aquila Corvus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Jab from Rydeland.#T4#
Aquila Corvus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rydeland will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aquila Corvus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rydeland.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland throws a lazy uppercut
and Aquila Corvus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aquila Corvus unleashes a big counter combination but Rydeland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Aquila Corvus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland misses with a series of wild punches.
Rydeland lands a jab to the nose.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus staying out of range there.
Aquila Corvus motions for Rydeland to come forward. Aquila Corvus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rydeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rydeland doesn't manage to clinch there - Aquila Corvus circles away.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Rydeland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rydeland manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping right.
Rydeland lands with an uppercut that bounces Aquila Corvus off the cage and back into range.
Aquila Corvus takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquila Corvus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rydeland lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aquila Corvus backs up against the cage.
Rydeland is looking to wear down Aquila Corvus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aquila Corvus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rydeland moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Aquila Corvus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Rydeland misses.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Aquila Corvus misses.
Aquila Corvus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rydeland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rydeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aquila Corvus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aquila Corvus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Rydeland misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aquila Corvus just misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aquila Corvus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland slips a jab and a cross from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus throws a jab when Rydeland was well out of range.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem bothered though.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Rydeland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aquila Corvus back to the cage. Rydeland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aquila Corvus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rydeland moves away.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aquila Corvus. #T3#
Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aquila Corvus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Aquila Corvus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aquila Corvus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rydeland avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rydeland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rydeland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot.
Rydeland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Rydeland finds it's target.
Rydeland misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aquila Corvus jabs at Rydeland's body.
Rydeland lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Rydeland moves out of range easily.
Aquila Corvus walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Rydeland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Aquila Corvus misses its intended target.
Aquila Corvus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Aquila Corvus misses.
Rydeland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rydeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aquila Corvus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aquila Corvus tries to close the distance and clinch but Rydeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Aquila Corvus rushes Rydeland and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland swings widly with a right hand
and Aquila Corvus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aquila Corvus throws a push kick but Rydeland slaps the foot to one side.
Rydeland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aquila Corvus.
Rydeland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aquila Corvus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rydeland.
Nice body punch from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus swings widly with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a left to the body.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Aquila Corvus avoids them all with ease.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Aquila Corvus wants to counter with a clinch but Rydeland pushes him away.
Aquila Corvus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Aquila Corvus.#T1#
Aquila Corvus throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Aquila Corvus moves away and avoids it.
Aquila Corvus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rydeland checks a low kick from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aquila Corvus slips a jab and a cross from Rydeland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Aquila Corvus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aquila Corvus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aquila Corvus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aquila Corvus duly obliges.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland clobbers Aquila Corvus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rydeland throws a series of punches but Aquila Corvus avoids them all with ease.
Aquila Corvus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice hook to Rydeland's body. Rydeland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aquila Corvus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aquila Corvus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Aquila Corvus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice looking body shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with a looping left.
Aquila Corvus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rydeland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but Rydeland avoids it.
It looked like Rydeland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rydeland.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aquila Corvus manages to avoid it.
Aquila Corvus throws out a leg kick but Rydeland moves out of range and Aquila Corvus only half commits.
Aquila Corvus thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Aquila Corvus scores with a leg kick.
Rydeland swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aquila Corvus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rydeland throws the left hand but Aquila Corvus avoids the punch easily.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a left hand but Rydeland moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Aquila Corvus ducked under it nicely.
Aquila Corvus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
#T4#
Aquila Corvus tries to clinch there but Rydeland circles away.
Rydeland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aquila Corvus counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aquila Corvus. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Aquila Corvus darts in and clinches Rydeland up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Aquila Corvus.
#BC2#
Aquila Corvus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rydeland lands a slapping body shot.
Aquila Corvus swings for the body but Rydeland moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajax Aquila Corvus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rydeland 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
John Rydeland thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 41
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mostert seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rydeland tries to clinch #TD#
and Mostert counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Mostert is looking for a kimura here.
Mostert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mostert wants to take a breather but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mostert.
Rydeland is looking for a sweep. Mostert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mostert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mostert is trying to control. Rydeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Mostert thows a huge punch but Rydeland dodges it nicely.
Rydeland wants to get back to full guard.
Rydeland gets back to full guard.
Mostert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mostert landing with the ground and pound.
Mostert looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Rydeland sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mostert doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rydeland paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mostert - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pieter Daan Mostert!
During a confident post fight interview, Pieter Daan Mostert thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Primal 38
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland walks into a left hand.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Rydeland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Rydeland steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Jaruud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.#T1#
Jaruud lunges at Rydeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydeland's hand. #CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaruud thinking.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Jaruud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.#T2#
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!
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a big counter head kick but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Rydeland darts in and clinches Jaruud up against the cage.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaruud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rydeland throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Jaruud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaruud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Jaruud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Jaruud finds it's target.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaruud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Jaruud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaruud lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Jaruud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rydeland lands a jab to Jaruud's midsection.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Jaruud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.#T3#
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud throws a lazy head kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.#T4#
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Rydeland blocks the body kick.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaruud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland lunges at Jaruud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaruud's hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Donk. Jaruud catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaruud on the side of the head. #T1#
Jaruud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Jaruud misses.
Rydeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydeland avoids a kick to the body.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Jaruud. #ROC2#
Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rydeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Jaruud pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jaruud.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is leaning against Jaruud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rydeland 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Rydeland!
During a confident post fight interview, John Rydeland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Primal 33
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Rydeland swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rydeland takes one to the side of the head.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rydeland throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland misses with the combination.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Rydeland catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brophy circles away quickly and effectively.
Rydeland throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Rydeland works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rydeland misses with a few strikes there.
Brophy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Brophy clinches up with Rydeland and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Brophy breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a shot to the body.
Rydeland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rydeland misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brophy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Rydeland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rydeland's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Rydeland there.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brophy.
Brophy misses with a left hand
and Rydeland counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy walks into a jab.
Good work by Rydeland as he checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy.
Rydeland misses with a two punch combination.
Rydeland is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brophy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Donk. Rydeland catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland takes one to the chin there.
Rydeland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rydeland jabs Brophy to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Brophy rushes Rydeland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Brophy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rydeland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Rydeland there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
Rydeland slips a jab from Brophy.
Rydeland swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a good, hard body kick but Rydeland shrugs it off.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a hook but Rydeland blocks it.
Brophy misses with a head kick.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely.
Brophy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rydeland blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Brophy throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rydeland checks it well.
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brophy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rydeland just manages to avoid it.
Rydeland moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Rydeland checks it.
Rydeland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brophy.
Brophy misses with a looping right.
Brophy closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
Rydeland misses with a straight right.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Brophy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brophy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Rydeland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Brophy forces Rydeland back against the cage and clinches.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Rydeland.
A right hook to the body lands for Brophy.
Rydeland is struggling to control the position.
Brophy is trying to break free.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brophy is defending well for now.
Brophy can't get the takedown.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Rydeland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Rydeland controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
Brophy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Rydeland controls the action.
#T2#
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brophy as Rydeland tries to tie him up.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Brophy lands a body punch.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland blocking some punches.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Rydeland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Brophy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Rydeland misses with a knee strike.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Brophy.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Rydeland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rydeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Rydeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Rydeland lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland presses Brophy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
#T4#
Rydeland lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rydeland.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Brophy.
Rydeland cracks Brophy with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rydeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rydeland lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Rydeland breaks the clinch.
Brophy misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brophy on the side of the head.
Rydeland misses with a kick to the body
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brophy misses with a looping left.
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Rydeland. Beautiful body shot.
Rydeland throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Rydeland swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brophy clinches up against the cage.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rydeland prevents Brophy from breaking the clinch.
Rydeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rydeland.#T1#
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rydeland.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rydeland working Brophy over with knees to the body.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rydeland misses with a punch to the body.
Rydeland lands a body punch.
Rydeland gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Rydeland back against the cage.
Rydeland prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Ash Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brophy working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Brophy tries a body shot but Rydeland blocks it.
Brophy tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rydeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Rydeland gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rydeland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brophy up against the cage.
Rydeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brophy is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland is trying to maintain a safe position but Brophy gets an underhook and turns Rydeland into the cage.
Rydeland scores with a shoulder strike.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Rydeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Rydeland.
Rydeland putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brophy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rydeland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rydeland misses with a body punch.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Rydeland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rydeland clinches up against the cage.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rydeland digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brophy backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rydeland gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Brophy is rocked!
Rydeland digs a right hand into Brophy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brophy's gas tank.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
Rydeland pushes Brophy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rydeland.
Oh Brophy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland pushes Brophy against the cage. Rydeland is working some dirty boxing. Rydeland pushes off with a quick right hook! Brophy goes down! Brophy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rydeland moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
After winning the bout, John Rydeland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Immortals 25 Purha v Moore
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Mostert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rydeland tries to avoid it but Mostert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rydeland to the ground. Rydeland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rydeland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mostert staying out of range there.
Mostert tries to counter with a takedown but Rydeland is quick to defend against it.
Rydeland 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.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mostert tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mostert is defended easily by Rydeland.
Rydeland thuds a left hand into Mostert's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rydeland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mostert misses with a takedown attempt - Rydeland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pieter Daan Mostert. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rydeland digs a good body shot into Mostert's ribs.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rydeland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mostert tries to bum rush Rydeland with a series of wild strikes but Rydeland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rydeland misses with a wild combination.
A shot to the body from Rydeland misses #TD#
and Mostert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mostert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rydeland defending well though.
Mostert controlling the action here.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mostert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rydeland keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Mostert seems to be working for a kimura but Rydeland defends the submission attempt.
Mostert uses his free foot to push down on Rydeland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydeland. #SUB#
Mostert is working for a guillotine from mount but Rydeland frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland is trying desperately to improve position.
Mostert dominating with strikes here.
Rydeland is working to get back to half guard.
Rydeland is bucking up trying to escape but Mostert cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T3#
Mostert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rydeland is in a horrible position here. Mostert smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mostert working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mostert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Rydeland that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mostert with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mostert is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mostert lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Mostert jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rydeland manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mostert is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Mostert creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rydeland sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rydeland tries to buck Mostert off but Mostert is having none of it.
Mostert is looking to take a break and control but Rydeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rydeland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mostert has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rydeland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Mostert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mostert actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pieter Daan Mostert dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mostert.
Rydeland works Mostert's body with a nice hook.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rydeland has closed the distance and engaged Mostert in a clinch.
Mostert stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rydeland lands a shot to the body.
Rydeland struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostert controls his hands.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Mostert is trying to trip Rydeland. He has hold of a leg but Rydeland is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mostert persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mostert wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is keeping the position.
Rydeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mostert throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mostert keeping full guard, as Rydeland tries to pass.
Rydeland throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Mostert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mostert is trying to control the position but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mostert is trying to control the position but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland trying to control but Mostert is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mostert pushes a forearm under Rydeland's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rydeland is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pieter Daan Mostert!
A victorious Pieter Daan Mostert thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Immortals 22 Gracie vs Nelson
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rydeland misses with a wild body shot.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hankey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rydeland scores with a jab. Hankey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hankey slips a straight right by Rydeland.
Hankey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hankey misses with a lunging right hand
and Rydeland counters with a one-two to the body.
Hankey scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Hankey lands with a cross.
Rydeland throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Rydeland is looking to clinch but Hankey is avoiding it.
Hankey lands a body shot.
Hankey throws a jab but it's blocked by Rydeland. #KD2#
Hankey lands a left and a right that send Rydeland crashing to the mat, dazed. Hankey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hankey manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Hankey does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Hankey tries to keep at a distance but Rydeland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hankey is trying to push Rydeland away but Rydeland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Hankey letting Rydeland take a breather here.
Hankey tries to break the clinch but Rydeland is controlling the position.
Hankey pushes Rydeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hankey tries to work over Rydeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hankey is looking to control Rydeland's arms but Rydeland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hankey has his back to the cage.
Hankey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hankey blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hankey's efforts to push away.
Hankey can't break the clinch.
Hankey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hankey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hankey managing to block the knees to the body from Rydeland.
Hankey blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Knees to the body from Rydeland.
Hankey looks winded!
Hankey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Rydeland lands a nice shot to the body.
Rydeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Hankey backwards.
Knees to the body from Rydeland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland lands a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands an uppercut.
Rydeland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hankey backwards.
Rydeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rydeland cracks Hankey with a nice body shot.
Rydeland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rydeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland cracks Hankey with a nice body shot.
Rydeland with a knee to the head.
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Rydeland scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rydeland.
Hankey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rydeland pushes Hankey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rydeland.
Rydeland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rydeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hankey or not.
Rydeland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rydeland pushes Hankey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rydeland lands a left hand.
Rydeland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hankey takes a knee right on the jaw!
A left hand lands to the body for Rydeland.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland lands with a left to the head.
Rydeland presses Hankey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
Rydeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Hankey won't want to take too many of those.
Rydeland can't find room to land a body shot as Hankey controls the action.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hankey.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Hankey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hankey's gas tank.
Rydeland works on Hankey's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland working Hankey over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland is working Hankey over against the cage.
Rydeland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland lands a good knee to the midsection. Hankey won't want to take too many of those.
Rydeland is working Hankey over against the cage.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Hankey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hankey's gas tank.
Rydeland keeps control of Hankey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice cross by Rydeland.
Rydeland lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hankey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hankey.
Ted Hankey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Rydeland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hankey doesn't seem phased though.
Rydeland throws a head kick that misses.
Hankey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
Hankey throws a leg kick that misses.
Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hankey misses with a hook.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Rydeland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hankey doesn't seem bothered though.
Hankey throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hankey is breathing heavily.
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland lands a jab to the nose.
Rydeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Rydeland. #T1#
Rydeland lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rydeland works on Hankey's body with a couple of short punches.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Hankey backwards.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
Rydeland is working Hankey over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rydeland.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rydeland.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rydeland.
Rydeland works on Hankey's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland is working Hankey over against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rydeland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rydeland stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Rydeland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Hankey backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rydeland obliges.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hankey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rydeland lands with a right to the head.
Rydeland lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rydeland.
Hankey takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Hankey is rocked!
Rydeland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hankey.
Rydeland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hankey or not.
Nice body punch from Rydeland - that landed with a thud.
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
John Rydeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Rydeland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hankey is still on wobbly legs! Can Rydeland finish him?
Rydeland cracks Hankey with a nice body shot.
Hankey seems to have recovered his senses.
Rydeland gets through Hankey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Rydeland presses Hankey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Rydeland.
Rydeland pushes Hankey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rydeland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Rydeland.
Rydeland unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hankey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rydeland digs a right hand into Hankey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hankey's gas tank.
Rydeland scores with a knee to the head.
Rydeland is leaning against Hankey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Rydeland on the inside.
A short right from Rydeland.
A right hand to the body from Rydeland.
Rydeland cracks Hankey with a nice body shot.
Rydeland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rydeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hankey can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rydeland. #T4#
Rydeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rydeland as the two fighters clinch.
Rydeland pushes Hankey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland lands a shoulder strike.
Rydeland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rydeland digs a right hand underneath Hankey's ribcage. Hankey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Rydeland.
Rydeland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rydeland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rydeland connects with a knee to the head.
Hankey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Rydeland.
Hankey prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rydeland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hankey backwards.
Rydeland lands a body shot.
Hankey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rydeland leaning against his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hankey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Rydeland coming out on top.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Hankey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hankey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland throws a monster overhand right that drops Hankey! Rydeland follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rydeland!
Our winner, John Rydeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Immortals 18 Butten v Wagner
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Rydeland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grey.
Rydeland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grey lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Grey throws the left hand but Rydeland avoids the punch easily.
Rydeland throws a lazy right hand but Grey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Grey darts in and clinches Rydeland up against the cage.
Rydeland is trying to break free.
Rydeland lands a hook that snaps the head of Grey backwards. #BC#
Grey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grey moves away.
Rydeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grey manages to avoid it.
Grey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rydeland clobbers Grey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland scores with a jab.
Grey wants to clinch
enabling Rydeland to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey takes one to the chin there.
Rydeland punishes Grey's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grey. Rydeland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Rydeland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grey lands a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Grey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rydeland looks to land a left hand but Grey moved out of range nicely.
Rydeland slips a jab from Grey.
Rydeland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grey misses with a hook to the body
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland lands with a right hand.
Grey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rydeland.
Grey blocks a jab.
Rydeland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grey lands a head shot.
Rydeland swings for the body but Grey moves out of range.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grey.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
Grey misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Rydeland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grey with a nice cross.
Rydeland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grey at a distance.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch combination from Rydeland misses. #TD#
Grey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rydeland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rydeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Grey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rydeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Grey 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.
#SUB#
Grey is looking for a kimura but Rydeland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grey to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grey wants to control but Rydeland is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Grey is looking for a kimura but Rydeland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grey to get the leverage. #SUB#
Grey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Grey is trying to control. Rydeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
Grey wants to control but Rydeland is keeping him busy.
Rydeland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Grey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is keeping the position.
Grey trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rydeland moves out of range as Grey strikes.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Rydeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rydeland staying out of range there.
Rydeland doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Rydeland.
Nice defenses there by Grey.#TD#
Rydeland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Grey to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Rydeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Grey 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Grey is looking for a kimura here.
Rydeland is looking to improve his position.
Grey trying to control from half guard but Rydeland is working away.
Rydeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey is trying to control the action in half guard but Rydeland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grey wants to pass the guard but Rydeland is defending well. #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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rydeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rydeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grey's guard. #REVB#
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rydeland. #SUB#
Grey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rydeland uses it to pass to side control.
Rydeland advances nicely into full mount.
Grey regains half guard.
Grey trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Grey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rydeland.
Rydeland throwing shots but Grey is blocking nicely.
Grey is not content to let Rydeland control the position.#T3#
Rydeland passes into side control, despite Grey's attempt to control the position.
Grey is trying to get back to half guard.
Raymond Grey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rydeland connects with a nice short shot to Grey's temple.
Rydeland throwing shots but Grey is blocking nicely.
Rydeland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grey's head.
Grey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grey tries to get out of the position.
Rydeland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grey defending well though.
Grey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rydeland landing some decent shots from guard.
Rydeland advances to half guard. #T4#
Grey trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Grey won't allow Rydeland to pass to mount.
Grey is not content to let Rydeland control the position.
Grey tries to get to full guard but Rydeland has control of the leg.
Grey trying to control but Rydeland postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grey is looking for a sweep. Rydeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Grey looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rydeland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grey under the eye.
Rydeland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rydeland ducks under a wild hook from Grey.
Grey throws an overhand right that lands on Rydeland's shoulder, as Rydeland tries to avoid the shot.
Grey misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Rydeland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Grey takes one on the button.
Rydeland cracks Grey with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey misses with a jab to the body
and Rydeland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
John Rydeland seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Grey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rydeland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grey thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.#T1#
Rydeland misses with a body shot.
Grey lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Grey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rydeland to the mat! Rydeland manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Rydeland has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rydeland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rydeland tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
Grey pushes off an throws an elbow but Rydeland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#TD#
Grey pulls guard. #SUB#
Rydeland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Grey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rydeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rydeland throws a strike but Grey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Grey is pushing down on Rydeland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rydeland is fighting to maintain full guard but Grey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rydeland is looking to control Grey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rydeland avoid being mounted?
Grey is looking to advance position but Rydeland won't allow it.
Grey is keen to just control but Rydeland is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Grey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rydeland defends it well.
Rydeland moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rydeland is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3##SUB#
Grey is looking for a triangle but Rydeland pushes his legs off easily.
Rydeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grey looking for a sweep. Not yet Grey, not yet.
Grey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Grey has his foot on Rydeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rydeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Rydeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Rydeland from controlling successfully.
Rydeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rydeland throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grey is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Grey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rydeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rydeland working a defensive guard here.
Grey won't allow Rydeland to sweep him here.
Grey passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rydeland felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rydeland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Grey trying to control the position but Rydeland is working away.
Grey is really struggling to control Rydeland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rydeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Grey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raymond Grey.
I think Rydeland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rydeland!
A victorious John Rydeland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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