Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 65 Swift Jr - Douglas
Date: Sep 21, 2017

#R1#
Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tertelgte lands an overhand right.
Tertelgte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Tertelgte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryzon. Tertelgte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryzon throws a head kick that misses.
Tertelgte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tertelgte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tertelgte scores with a shot to the body.
Tertelgte lands a jab to the head.
Ryzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tertelgte defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tertelgte connects with a body shot that sends Ryzon's belly button to the back.#T1#
Tertelgte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryzon's hands.
Tertelgte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ryzon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Ryzon is rocked!
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryzon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tertelgte to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryzon is still on wobbly legs! Can Tertelgte finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryzon dives in and grabs Tertelgte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tertelgte pushes down on Ryzon's head and hops out.
Ryzon seems to have recovered his senses.
Ernie Tertelgte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.
Tertelgte lands the left hand.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tertelgte ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ryzon's jaw. Ryzon's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Tertelgte does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Tertelgte!
After winning the bout, Ernie Tertelgte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage
Date: Aug 22, 2017

#R1#
Padrone dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryzon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Padrone closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryzon's guard.
Padrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Padrone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Padrone might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Padrone postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Padrone 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.
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling the position. #T1#
Padrone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryzon is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Padrone clinches up against the cage.
Ryzon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Padrone ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Padrone no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ryzon being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon stands up over Padrone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Padrone is trying to control the position but Ryzon postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Padrone working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryzon has passed into half guard!
Padrone manages to get to full guard.
Ryzon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Padrone is proving hard to escape from.
Ryzon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Padrone looking to control. #T3#
Ryzon wants to get up but he can't break Padrone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Padrone looking for a guillotine here but Ryzon defends easily.
Ryzon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon is looking to work some ground and pound but Padrone has wrist control.#SUB2#
Padrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Padrone keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully. #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.#SUB2#
Padrone throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryzon uses it to pass to side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Ryzon wants to stand but Padrone is controlling his arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Padrone will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Padrone being controlled here momentarily.
Ryzon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB2#
Padrone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryzon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryzon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryzon! #REVR#
Ryzon controls the position from side control.#T1#
Ryzon tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Padrone tries to improve position but can't.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working.
Padrone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Padrone is trying to get back to full 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.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy.
Ryzon wants to get back to his feet.
Padrone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ryzon jumps into side control!#T3#
Ryzon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Padrone is looking for a sweep.
Padrone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryzon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Padrone's head.
Ryzon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Padrone.
Ryzon not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Ryzon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Padrone sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryzon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4##TD2#
Ryzon gets caught flat footed, as Padrone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryzon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryzon looking to control.
Padrone looking to pass the guard.
Ryzon looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Padrone wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
Ryzon is trying to keep Padrone in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Ryzon dominated that second round.
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#
Padrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Ryzon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padrone did well to prevent Ryzon getting side control.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Padrone keeps working. #SUB2#
Padrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Padrone tries to get to full guard but Ryzon has control of the leg. #T1#
Ryzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Padrone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Padrone.#SUB2#
Padrone is looking for a triangle but Ryzon pushes his legs off easily.
Ryzon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Padrone's guard.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Padrone keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Padrone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Padrone tries for a kimura but Ryzon is defending well.
Ryzon is looking to regain half guard here but Padrone keeps moving and retains side control.
Ryzon can't do much from the bottom here.
Padrone wants to control but Ryzon is keeping him busy. #T3#
Ryzon struggling a bit here.
Padrone advances to mount.
Padrone has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ryzon wants to hold on but Padrone pushes him away.
Padrone tries to control but Ryzon wriggling away.
Ryzon is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Padrone goes for an armbar but Ryzon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ryzon.
Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Padrone is keeping the position.#T4#
Padrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryzon sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Padrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Padrone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryzon 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ryzon!

Event: Angry Birds War 42
Date: Jul 11, 2017

#R1#
Monson thuds his shin into the meat of Ryzon's side.
Monson connects with a right hand. Ryzon shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Monson.
Monson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryzon tries to clinch there but Monson circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Monson as he connects with a hook.
Dave Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monson tries to avoid it but Ryzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monson to the ground. Monson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Monson circles away and keeps his distance.
Monson lands a nice shot that snaps Ryzon's head back.
Ryzon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Monson drives through with a takedown into Ryzon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ryzon has his foot on Monson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryzon trying to control the position. #T1#
Monson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monson looking to pass the guard.
Monson stopping the sweep attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson stays in close to Ryzon's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryzon working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryzon keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Monson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryzon pulls Monson in close to prevent any damage.
Monson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryzon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Monson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryzon escapes and throws Monson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monson looks to move to half guard but instead Ryzon has passed into mount! Damn!
Monson is looking to get to half guard.
Ryzon controlling from the full mount.
Monson can't escape the position. #T4#
Monson is still trying to improve position.
Monson tries to hold on but Ryzon postures up.
Monson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Monson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryzon lands a couple of good shots and Monson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Monson trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Monson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryzon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.
Ryzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Monson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryzon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monson is in Ryzon's guard.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson postures up.
Ryzon wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson throws a big elbow that misses.
Monson wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving. #T1#
Monson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monson avoids the head kick by Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monson is looking to slow Ryzon down with leg kicks.
Monson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryzon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monson. Ryzon shrugs it off though. #TD2#
Monson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monson showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Ryzon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Monson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryzon defends it well.
Monson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Monson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryzon is just riding it out for now. Monson eventually gives up the hold.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson is keeping busy. #T3#
Well, if Monson 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. #SUB2#
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.
Monson prevents Ryzon from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ryzon is refusing to be controlled, as Monson sits in half guard.
Monson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryzon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson moves into full mount! Ryzon won't be happy about that!
Ryzon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Monson 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#
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away. #TD2#
Monson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryzon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryzon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Monson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Monson 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.
Ryzon is trying to control the position but Monson postures up.
Monson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monson trying to control the position but Ryzon is working away.
Ryzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.#SUB2#
Monson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryzon, who protects the arm well.
Monson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ryzon.
Monson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monson staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ryzon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryzon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryzon.
Ryzon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monson postures up.
Monson forces his way into half guard.
Monson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Monson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ryzon defend it? Monson steps over the head and cranks it - Ryzon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Monson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Monson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW Champions Night
Date: Jun 08, 2017

#R1#
Ryzon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roshi is fending him off so far but Ryzon persists. Nope, Roshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roshi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roshi duly obliges.
Roshi scores with a one two! Ryzon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Joe Ryzon has been cut.
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
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!
Roshi connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Ryzon is rocked!
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Ryzon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Ryzon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roshi misses with a two punch combination.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roshi's waist but Roshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon tries for a takedown but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roshi is working the combinations to good effect here.#T1#
Roshi swinging wildly here.
Master Roshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ryzon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roshi lands with a nice combination. Ryzon backs away looking to recover.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Roshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roshi lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ryzon moves into range and clinches up with Roshi.
Ryzon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roshi after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Ryzon can't find room to land a body shot as Roshi controls the action. #BC#
Ryzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryzon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roshi sprawls and moves away.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi throws a series of punches but Ryzon avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Roshi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryzon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ryzon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Master Roshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roshi looks winded!#TD#
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roshi being controlled here, momentarily.
Roshi wants to stand up but Ryzon is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Roshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Ryzon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Ryzon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Roshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryzon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Roshi misses with the combination.
Roshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ryzon wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Roshi as Ryzon shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryzon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Ryzon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryzon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ryzon counters by clinching up.
Roshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Ryzon manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ryzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
Ryzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roshi circles away.
Master Roshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck for Ryzon with that takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Roshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Ryzon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Roshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryzon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roshi as he avoids it easily.
Roshi misses with the combination.
Ryzon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
Roshi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ryzon eats them both and turns towards Roshi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roshi is breathing heavily.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryzon slips a jab and a cross from Roshi.
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Roshi.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryzon misses the target. #T2#
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Ryzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryzon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roshi avoids it really well and circles away.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Ryzon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryzon is looking to take a break and control but Roshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryzon is really struggling to control Roshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Ryzon decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a few strikes there.
Roshi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryzon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryzon.
Ryzon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roshi throws a series of punches but Ryzon avoids them all with ease.
Ryzon feinted with a counter takedown.
Roshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryzon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Roshi. That snapped Ryzon's head back.
Ryzon ducks under a wild hook from Roshi.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well. #T4#
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Roshi circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryzon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Roshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Roshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryzon is looking to clinch.
Roshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joe Ryzon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Roshi blocks a head kick by Ryzon.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryzon.
Ryzon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Roshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roshi enables Ryzon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roshi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roshi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roshi keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryzon passes Roshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Ryzon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Ryzon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roshi takes one to the chin there.
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
Roshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Ryzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roshi defends well and Ryzon ends up having to push Roshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roshi leaves Ryzon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Ryzon tries to clinch up.
Ryzon throws a head kick that misses.
Ryzon shoots in and drives through. Roshi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon shoots in but Roshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryzon shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roshi throws a one two combo.
Roshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
A right-left combo lands from Roshi.
Roshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Roshi jabs Ryzon right on the nose. Ryzon blinks but takes it well.
Roshi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryzon in his tracks.
Roshi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roshi scores with a one two! Ryzon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Roshi does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Ryzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roshi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A nice combination there by Roshi. #CL#
Ryzon gets a clinch. #T3#
Ryzon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roshi to keep the fight standing.
Ryzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roshi walks away with a smile on his face. Ryzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi misses with the combination.
It looked like Ryzon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ryzon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roshi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Roshi scores with a three punch combo! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryzon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Roshi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ryzon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roshi checks it well.
Ryzon dodges the punch combination from Roshi.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Ryzon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ryzon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Roshi keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon tries to counter by clinching up but Roshi breaks away and moves out of range.
Roshi stalks Ryzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryzon's face. Ryzon staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from Roshi.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roshi throws a right and a left that Ryzon avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ryzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryzon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roshi keeps working.
Roshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Ryzon stalling away here and it's allowed Roshi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roshi wants to stand up but Ryzon is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryzon forces his way into half guard.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryzon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryzon is keen to just control but Roshi is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roshi stalks Ryzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryzon's face. Ryzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Roshi connects with a crisp jab.
Roshi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ryzon backs up against the cage. #KD2#
Roshi drops Ryzon with a beautiful combination! Ryzon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roshi is looking for the KO!
Ryzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roshi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ryzon's head.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Roshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshi continues to drive forward.
Roshi scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Roshi tries to bum rush Ryzon with a series of wild strikes but Ryzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Roshi.
Ryzon looks for a takedown but Roshi sprawls well.
As Ryzon backs off Roshi throws a huge counter combo but Ryzon manages to avoid it all.
Roshi looks to land a combination but Ryzon avoids it well.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Ryzon misses.
Roshi works over Ryzon's head and body with a nice combination.#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!
Ryzon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roshi pinned against the cage. Roshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Roshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryzon is looking to clinch but Roshi is avoiding it.
Nice cross by Roshi.
A punch lands to the side of Ryzon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roshi's waist but Roshi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Roshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roshi!
Ryzon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryzon tries to clinch there but Roshi circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryzon shoots in for a double leg but Roshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Danga de danga de dang - Roshi scores with a four punch combination!
Roshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ryzon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ryzon'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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Roshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ryzon tries for a takedown but Roshi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryzon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Roshi misses.
Roshi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Ryzon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryzon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryzon is keen to just control but Roshi is a slippery customer.
Ryzon wants to pass to mount but Roshi is defending the position. #SUB#
Ryzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roshi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ryzon. #T1#
Ryzon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roshi defending well though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Roshi wants to get back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ryzon trying to control the action but Roshi is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roshi throws a series of strikes that have Ryzon backpedaling.
Roshi throws a combination. Ryzon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roshi looks to land a combination. Ryzon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Roshi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ryzon back to the cage. Roshi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Roshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roshi 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.
Ryzon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roshi misses with a wild combination.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Ryzon misses its intended target.
Ryzon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Roshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Roshi. Those never looked like landing.
Ryzon is looking to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch.
Ryzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roshi defends well and Ryzon ends up having to push Roshi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roshi lands an overhand right.
Ryzon misses with a kick to the body.
Roshi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryzon misses with a few strikes there.
Ryzon tries to close the distance and clinch but Roshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryzon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roshi.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryzon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Roshi both land. Nice combination.
Roshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Roshi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roshi continues to drive forward.
Roshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roshi lands a two punch combo.
Roshi feints a jab promting Ryzon to slip. Roshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryzon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Roshi both land. Nice combination.
Ryzon staying out of range there.
Joe Ryzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roshi throws a series of strikes that have Ryzon backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 43:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
Master Roshi is the new lightweight champion!

Event: ABW Title Tournament SF 1
Date: May 21, 2017

#R1#
Sharp throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Ryzon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharp's guard.#ES#
Sharp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryzon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryzon fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ryzon gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharp is being controlled here.
Sharp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Ryzon stands up.
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ryzon gets a clinch. #T1#
Ryzon has Sharp pushed against the cage.
Ryzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharp working hard to break the clinch.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Ryzon is controlling him.
Ryzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryzon won't allow it.
Sharp is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Ryzon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryzon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sharp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryzon on the ground.
Ryzon seems keen to control Sharp's posture.#SUB2#
Ryzon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sharp frees his head nicely. Oh but Ryzon has switched to an armbar! Sharp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Ryzon!

Event: ABW Title Tour. QF 155 & 265
Date: May 04, 2017

#R1#
Blue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Ryzon goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Ryzon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryzon, pushing him back against the cage.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Ryzon has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Blue breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Blue pushes Ryzon up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Blue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Blue.
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blue but Blue pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Blue was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ryzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ryzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blue manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ryzon gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Ryzon can't get the takedown.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ryzon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ryzon controlling the pace.
Blue wants to control the action here but instead Ryzon manages to pass to full mount!
Ryzon wants to control the pace but Blue is squirming around nicely.
Ryzon avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Blue keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Blue tries to lock up and control but Ryzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ryzon working the ground and pound effectively.
Ryzon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ryzon wants to take Blue's back here but Blue is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryzon content just to control the position here.
Blue is trying desperately to improve position.
Blue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Ryzon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryzon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ryzon 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.
Ryzon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blue for as long as he can get away with.
Ryzon wants to take a breather but Blue is having none of it.
Blue is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ryzon seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryzon controlling the pace.
Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryzon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
Ryzon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryzon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ryzon with the ground and pound but Blue uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blue is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryzon defends well.
Ryzon is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bubba Blue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryzon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ryzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Blue rushes Ryzon and presses him up against the cage.
Blue has Ryzon pressed against the cage, preventing Ryzon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ryzon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blue regains guard immediately.
Blue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ryzon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryzon has managed to get both his arms back between Blue's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Blue is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Blue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryzon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryzon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blue keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Ryzon advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryzon uses his free foot to push down on Blue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blue.
Ryzon fails to take his opponent's back.
Ryzon looking to control but Blue is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryzon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryzon throws a strike there. Blue manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryzon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blue keeps working.
Ryzon prevents Blue from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Ryzon seems to be working for a kimura but Blue defends the submission attempt.
Ryzon wants to get back to his feet.
Blue wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ryzon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ryzon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blue wants to stand back up but Ryzon manages to pass into side control. #SUB#
Ryzon tries for a kimura but Blue is defending well.
Ryzon trying to control the position but Blue is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Ryzon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryzon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blue's waist but Blue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryzon off to one side.
Blue changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Blue circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ryzon has Blue up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Ryzon lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Blue has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryzon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Blue wants to break free but Ryzon has control. #TD#
Ryzon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Blue is trying to keep an underhook but Ryzon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Blue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Blue trying to control from the bottom.
Blue 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.
Ryzon is taking a breather. Blue 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.
Ryzon trying to control from half guard but Blue is working away.
Ryzon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blue's head. #SUB2#
Blue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryzon pulls his head out easily.
Ryzon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryzon is thwarting Blue's attempts to control the position.
Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryzon passes into side control, despite Blue's attempt to control the position.
Blue is not content to let Ryzon control the position.
Ryzon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Blue can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Ryzon 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 Blue's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Ryzon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryzon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blue!
Ryzon avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Ryzon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee warns Blue that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blue is just holding on here. Ryzon manages to take his back.
Ryzon has the hooks in. Blue is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ryzon looking to break Blue's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blue remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ryzon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ryzon is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Blue. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.
Ryzon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue is trying to break free. #SUB#
Ryzon working for a choke but Blue is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryzon 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Ryzon!

Event: Angry Birds War - First Blood
Date: Apr 03, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Hands drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ryzon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ryzon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hands is controlling him.
Ryzon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hands content to stall in guard here.
Ryzon 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.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryzon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Hands from controlling successfully. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hands might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryzon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryzon tries to clinch but Hands is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Ryzon as Hands shoots in.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryzon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hands defends well and Ryzon ends up having to push Hands into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ryzon. No joy for Hands on that attempt. #TD#
Ryzon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hands's guard.
Hands wants to stand and escape but Ryzon is having none of it. #T2#
Hands wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Hands is keeping the position.
Hands is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SU#
Ryzon stands up from Hands's guard - Ryzon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hands feints a jab promting Ryzon to slip. Hands then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryzon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3##TD2#
Hands closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ryzon's guard.
Hands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ryzon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ryzon wants to sweep but no luck.
Hands trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hands looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hands seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Hands dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hands throws a head kick but Ryzon moves out of range.
Ryzon appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Hands looking to score a takedown here. Ryzon is defending well but Hands drives through and ends up in Ryzon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands trying to control but Ryzon is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Ryzon has his foot on Hands's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hands works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Hands trying to control but Ryzon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryzon has a closed guard, preventing Hands from standing up.
Hands trying to control but Ryzon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryzon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Hands shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryzon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ryzon manages to get back to half guard.
Ryzon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryzon trying to control here.
Hands prevents Ryzon from improving his position.
Ryzon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hands. #T3##SUB2#
Hands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ryzon actively working from the bottom here.
Ryzon tries to get to full guard but Hands has control of the leg. #SU2#
Hands postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ryzon to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hands thows a body kick. Ryzon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryzon or perhaps it was just good defense by Hands, which made it look bad.
Hands throws a counter combo.
Hands jabs Ryzon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryzon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hands bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ryzon shoots and misses
and Hands counters with a head kick. That will keep Ryzon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Hands 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#
Hands dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryzon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryzon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ryzon stuffs the takedown.
Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryzon moves away.#CL#
Ryzon rushes Hands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Ryzon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ryzon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hands fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryzon as he jumps to the side.
Joe Ryzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hands.#TD#
Ryzon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ryzon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryzon won't allow Hands to get back to his feet.
Ryzon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryzon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hands seems keen to control Ryzon's posture.
Hands trying to keep a closed guard but Ryzon is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hands avoids the head kick by Ryzon.
Edward Hands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryzon avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Ryzon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Hands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryzon pinned against the cage. Ryzon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryzon pinned against the cage. Ryzon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Ryzon clinches with his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hands shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryzon sprawls well. He's pushed Hands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryzon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hands.#TD#
Ryzon gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Ryzon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hands is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ryzon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ryzon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hands but Hands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hands is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryzon shoots in but Hands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Ryzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Hands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Ryzon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Ryzon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hands 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Hands!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Ryzon throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson is looking to counter the offense by Ryzon and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Ryzon gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson pushes Ryzon off looking to stand but Ryzon dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Ryzon advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES#
Robinson manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Ryzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryzon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Ryzon advancing to mount. #T2#
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryzon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryzon avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Ryzon fails with the takedown#TD#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Ryzon fights it but they end up in guard.
Ryzon looks winded!#T3#
Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is working Ryzon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson trying to control but Ryzon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ryzon is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ryzon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Ryzon looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ryzon is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson stands up over Ryzon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryzon has a closed guard, preventing Robinson from standing up.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
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 Normand Robinson 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#
Ryzon misses with a combination #CL#
and Robinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ryzon uses from the top position.
Robinson has control of Ryzon's left arm, preventing Ryzon from doing any damage.
Ryzon tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ryzon is breathing heavily.#SU#
Robinson stands up from Ryzon's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Ryzon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Robinson jumps guard but Ryzon stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryzon is defending well.
Ryzon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Ryzon rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryzon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Ryzon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Normand Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.#T2##CL2#
Ryzon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Robinson pulls guard.
Normand Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson seems keen to control Ryzon's posture.
Robinson looking to control.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Ryzon is having none of it.
Robinson is trying to hold Ryzon in close to prevent damage but Ryzon has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Ryzon is controlling well. #T3#
Ryzon is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Ryzon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ryzon wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Ryzon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Robinson tries to lock up and control but Ryzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryzon wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Ryzon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T4#
Robinson wants to control but Ryzon is having none of it.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Robinson wants to control but Ryzon is having none of it.
Robinson reaches up and holds on to Ryzon to control the position.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryzon is stalling here but it's allowed Robinson to get half guard.
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 Normand Robinson will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Ryzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ryzon smiles and moves away.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Ryzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryzon fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Normand Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Robinson drives through and clinches with Ryzon against the cage.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Ryzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson avoiding damage. #T1#
Ryzon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryzon.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ryzon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Ryzon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ryzon has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Ryzon controls the action.
Robinson is pushing Ryzon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryzon stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position. #T2#
Ryzon managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson. #TD#
Robinson jumps guard and drags Ryzon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Ryzon from controlling successfully.
Robinson seems keen to control Ryzon's posture.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ryzon passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson keeping hold of Ryzon's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Ryzon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ES#
Robinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ryzon is on him like a limpet, forcing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryzon blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Ryzon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Ryzon tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson. #T4##TD#
Robinson pulls Ryzon into guard.
Ryzon throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson pulls Ryzon in to control the position.
Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Robinson pulls Ryzon in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryzon on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is looking to sweep but instead, Ryzon has passed into half guard.
Joe Ryzon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Normand Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ground and pound from Ryzon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Normand Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Normand Robinson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Ryzon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shelton!
Shelton stops Ryzon from passing to mount.
Ryzon fails to land a wild elbow strike. #SUB2#
Ryzon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ryzon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ryzon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryzon scores with punches from side control.
Shelton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryzon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ryzon advances to full mount.
Shelton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ryzon controlling his opponent. #T1#
Shelton tries to lock up and control but Ryzon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shelton tries to control the position but Ryzon now has his back.
Shelton trying to control the hands but Ryzon breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Shelton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ryzon gets his way!
Ryzon is not going to allow Shelton to sit and survive in this position.
Shelton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T2#
Shelton wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryzon struggling to land strikes to the head as Shelton covers up.
Shelton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryzon on the ground.
Shelton wants to control his opponent's hands but Ryzon gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Ryzon has got one arm under Shelton's chin. This could be trouble... Shelton trying to control the other hand but Ryzon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Shelton has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Ryzon!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017

#R1#
Ryzon misses with the combination.
As Ryzon tries to get set, Kidd tries to push him back and clinch up but Ryzon manages to avoid the attempt.
Kidd avoids the head kick by Ryzon.
Kidd feinted with a counter takedown.
Kidd shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryzon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joe Ryzon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd closes the distance and clinches up with Ryzon, looking for a takedown. Kidd pushes Ryzon against the cage but Ryzon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Ryzon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kidd has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ryzon is on him like a limpet, forcing Kidd back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Ryzon breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ryzon rushes Kidd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryzon is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodrick Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC2#
Ryzon breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Ryzon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kidd tries to kick Ryzon off in order to stand up. Ryzon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryzon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kidd to see if he's OK.
Kidd is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ryzon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Ryzon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kidd looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ryzon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kidd is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ryzon lets go of the hold and Kidd can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Ryzon!

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