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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ryno rushes Koch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Koch tries to keep at a distance but Ryno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ryno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Koch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ryno has hold of one of Koch's legs. Koch is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
Ryno lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Koch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Koch looking to control.
Ryno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Ryno throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Koch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryno is aware though and is defending well.
Ryno with a nice head shot there.
Ryno wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Koch looking for a sweep. Not yet Koch, not yet.
Ryno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Koch controlling Ryno's posture.
Ryno lands a couple of digs.
Ryno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koch keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Koch's head.#T3#
Ryno is fighting to break Koch's control of his arms but Koch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ryno cracks Koch with a solid left hand.
Koch trying to strike off his back.
Ryno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koch is proving hard to escape from.
Koch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryno manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ryno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Koch manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ryno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryno wants to control from the top but Koch keeps moving.
Ryno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Ryno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Koch controlling Ryno's posture.
Ryno landing with the ground and pound.
Ryno looking to pass the guard.
Koch trying to control the position here.
Koch continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koch is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryno 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##CL2#
Ryno moves into range and clinches up with Koch.
Koch tries to stall but Ryno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks from the clinch.
Koch shoots for a takedown but Ryno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koch blocks a body shot from Ryno.
Ryno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Koch is defending well.
Ryno wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koch throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Koch stalls.
Ryno stalling against the cage.
Ryno wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryno.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by Ryno.
A short right from Ryno on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Lavern Koch has been cut.
Ryno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Koch.
#BC2#
Ryno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Ryno darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Koch manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ryno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ryno is breathing heavily.#T2#
Koch takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koch wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Ryno manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Koch shoots in and bounces Ryno off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryno is trying to keep Koch in close.
#SU#
Koch gets to his feet - Ryno follows without any prompting. #T3#
A low kick from Ryno is predictable there
and Koch counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Ryno clinches. #BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ryno clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Koch breaks the clinch.
Ryno misses with a leg kick.
Koch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ryno.#CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch is trying to drag Ryno to the mat but Ryno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryno goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Ryno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lavern Koch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ryno moves into range and clinches up with Koch.#BC2#
Ryno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Koch gets caught napping as Ryno dives in and scores a takedown. Koch manages to retain guard.#ES#
Koch pushes Ryno off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Koch tries to keep at a distance but Ryno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ryno is looking to break free of the clinch but Koch has double underhooks.
Ryno tries to break the clinch but Koch is controlling the position. #T1#
Koch keeps control of Ryno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ryno content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koch prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koch has Ryno pushed against the cage.
Ryno is trying to drag Koch to the mat but Koch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ryno blocks an elbow strike from Koch.
#BC#
Koch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ryno.
Koch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryno sprawls and moves away.
Lavern Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Ryno.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Ryno pushes Koch up against the cage in a clinch.
Matt Ryno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ryno has Koch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koch. #BC#
Koch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryno leaves Koch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Ryno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koch, pushing him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Koch breaks from the clinch.
Ryno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koch counters with a three punch combo that has Ryno backing up. Ryno nods at Koch to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryno shoots in for a takedown but Koch shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Ryno moves into the clinch.
Koch lands an elbow inside that Ryno shrugs off.
Koch digs a right hand underneath Ryno's ribcage. Ryno let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Koch drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Koch holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Ryno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Koch struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ryno wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Koch, who protects the arm well.
Koch is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryno throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matt Ryno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koch is trying to control Ryno's posture but Ryno avoids it.
Lavern Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koch sneaks back into half 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 Lavern Koch.
I think Ryno 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Ryno!
Matt Ryno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Strickland throws a head kick but Ryno moves out of range.
#CL2#
Strickland gets tackled into the cage by Ryno. Ryno maintains the clinch. #TD#
Strickland pulls guard.
Ryno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strickland wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ryno trying to control but Strickland is working from the bottom.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position.
Ryno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strickland is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno throws an elbow that misses. Strickland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryno's guard. Nice move by Strickland!#REVR#
Strickland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Strickland stops Ryno from standing up.
Strickland throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryno wants to stand and escape but Strickland is having none of it.
Ryno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strickland won't allow Ryno to get back to his feet.
Strickland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strickland stops Ryno from standing up.
Strickland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strickland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryno dives on top into guard.#REVB##T2#
Ryno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strickland's head.
Strickland looking for a sweep. Not yet Strickland, not yet.
Strickland seems keen to control Ryno's posture.
Ryno in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strickland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryno controls the pace.
Ryno being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ryno clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Ryno has Strickland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strickland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryno's efforts to push away.#TD#
Strickland gets control of Ryno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strickland will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Strickland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ryno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strickland keeping moving, preventing Ryno from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryno stopping the sweep attempt from Strickland.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position.
Ryno trying to control the position from guard on top but Strickland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Strickland has his hands on Ryno's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Strickland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ryno is defending against the submission attempts here by Strickland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Strickland 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##TD#
Strickland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Strickland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Strickland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryno, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Strickland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryno is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cletus Strickland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strickland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ryno is trying to buck Strickland off.
Ryno is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.#SUB#
Strickland is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryno trying to control here.
Ryno is looking to escape.
Strickland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Strickland is working for a kimura but Ryno is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Strickland prevents Ryno from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Strickland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Strickland is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryno tries to kick Strickland off but Strickland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryno can do to turn this around?#T4#
Ryno is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Strickland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Strickland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus Strickland 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ryno gets a clinch. #TD#
Strickland has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryno uses from the top position.
Ryno scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strickland has Ryno pulled in close to control his posture.
Strickland wants to get back to his feet but Ryno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ryno lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryno tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Strickland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strickland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Strickland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryno is working Strickland over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ryno looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Strickland pushes Ryno off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Ryno gets caught flat footed, as Strickland shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Strickland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryno has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Strickland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Ryno tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Ryno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Strickland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ryno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strickland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strickland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ryno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryno will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ryno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryno working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Strickland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Strickland drops back looking for a leg! Ryno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryno manages to kick Strickland off! Strickland jumps back into Ryno's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strickland with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Strickland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Strickland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matt Ryno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Strickland feints and as Ryno raises his hands in defense, Strickland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cletus Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strickland, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cletus Strickland!
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