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Event:
ABW 68 Calacon - Suleyman
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Plutov throws a one two combo.
Plutov throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Plutov feints and then cracks Hands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hands down.
Hands looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hands drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Plutov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plutov thows a body kick. Hands tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Plutov.
Nice sprawl there from Plutov as Hands shoots in.
Plutov is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hands feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plutov is trying to keep Hands in close.
Hands stops Plutov from standing up. #SU2#
Hands stands up and waves to Plutov to follow him. #T1##TD2#
Hands decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hands tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Plutov is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hands is tapping! Great win for Plutov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wasyl Plutov!
Wasyl Plutov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ABW 57 McBreezer - Bengtsson
Date: Aug 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hands avoids the head kick by Lane Jr.
We've been hearing reports that Hands has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hands dives in and scores a takedown into Lane Jr's guard.
Lane Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2#
Lane Jr pushes Hands off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Lane Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hands napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hands is trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hands tries to improve position but can't.
Hands prevents Lane Jr from improving position. #T1#
Lane Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lane Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lane Jr taking a break here but Hands is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lane Jr trying to control the pace.
Lane Jr prevents Hands from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lane Jr is keen to just control but Hands is a slippery customer.
Lane Jr controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lane Jr tries to stand and escape but Hands is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lane Jr clinches with his opponent.
Hands has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lane Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Lane Jr breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Lane Jr tries to sprawl but Hands drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Lane Jr pushes Hands off looking to stand but Hands dives back in and keeps control.
Lane Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lane Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lane Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Hands advancing to mount. #ES2#
Lane Jr has one foot on Hands's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hands shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lane Jr sprawls well. Lane Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hands gets slowly back to his feet.
Lane Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hands pushes him off.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hands.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lane Jr 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.
Lane Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Hands's brow.
Lane Jr wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Hands can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lane Jr controls the pace.
Lane Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Lane Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lane Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hands sprawls well initially but Lane Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lane Jr wants to stand up but Hands has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hands actively working from the bottom here.
Hands is not content to let Lane Jr control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands is looking to control Lane Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hands avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Lane Jr is looking to advance position but Hands won't allow it.
Lane Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lane Jr seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Lane Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lane Jr tries to stall but Hands uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hands is working for takedown but Lane Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hands is trying to trip Lane Jr. He has hold of a leg but Lane Jr is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lane Jr wants to control the position but Hands says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lane Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Lane Jr is trying to stand.
#SU#
Hands decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Hands shoots in and bounces Lane Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Hands stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Hands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane Jr circles away.
No luck for Hands with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lane Jr looking to score a takedown here. Hands is defending well but Lane Jr drives through and ends up in Hands's guard.
Lane Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lane Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hands wants to sweep here but Lane Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lane Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4##SUB#
Hands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lane Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lane Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lane Jr stays in close to Hands's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lane Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Hands has wrist control.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Lane Jr from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hands working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lane Jr has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Lane Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Lane Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lane Jr is in Hands's guard.
Lane Jr looking to pass the guard.
Lane Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Hands has managed to sweep!#REVR##ES2#
Lane Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hands has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hands looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands has Lane Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lane Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lane Jr wants the takedown. Hands is fighting it off but Lane Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hands's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Hands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lane Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Hands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lane Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Lane Jr trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Hands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lane Jr. #SUB2#
Lane Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hands is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hands has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Lane Jr is looking for a triangle here but Hands uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2##SU#
Hands stands up and beckons Lane Jr to his feet. #TD#
Hands is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lane Jr's half guard.#ES2#
Lane Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Lane Jr.
Hands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lane Jr pinned against the cage. Lane Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Lane Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Hands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Lane Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Lane Jr pushes Hands off and gets back to his feet.
Lane Jr tries to clinch up.
Hands drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lane Jr sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Lane Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hands is trying to defend but Lane Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lane Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Hands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Lane Jr from controlling successfully.
Hands is trying to control the position but Lane Jr postures up.
Lane Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Lane Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Lane Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lane Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Lane Jr!
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Event:
ABW 40 Roshi - Pacquiao
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Wolf misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Hands closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wolf to the mat! Wolf manages to get full guard.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hands on the ground.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet but Hands is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Hands gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Hands changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wolf looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Wolf throws Hands to one side and escapes!
Edward Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wolf defends well and Hands ends up having to push Wolf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wolf stuns Hands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atha Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hands.
Hands looks winded!
Hands fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wolf was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Jab by Wolf.
Wolf lands with a hook. Hands tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Hands is rocked!
Atha Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Hands is out on his feet! Wolf sets himself and nearly takes Hands's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Atha Wolf!
Atha Wolf bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 25
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Pspic scores with a kick to the body.
Pspic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Hands shoots in and gets a takedown into Pspic's guard.#ES#
Pspic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A cross from Pspic lands.
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!
Pspic throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Hands sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pspic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat.
Hands shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pspic but Pspic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pspic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Petro Pspic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hands counters with a straight right hand.
Hands blocks a head kick by Pspic.
Hands walks into a straight right hand from Pspic.
Pspic thuds a left hand into Hands's body.
Hands shoots for a double leg takedown but Pspic sprawls well. He's pushed Hands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hands shoots in for a takedown but Pspic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petro Pspic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Hands.
Pspic misses with a head kick.
Pspic connects with a body shot that sends Hands's belly button to the back.
Pspic throws a right and a left that Hands avoids nicely.
Hands throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Pspic drops Hands with a beautiful combination! Hands stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pspic is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Hands is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pspic feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Hands collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Petro Pspic!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 11
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hands quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Hands is defending the position.
Hands desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Hands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
Hands trying to control but Silva postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to take a breather but Hands is having none of it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hands on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Hands is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Hands defending well.
Hands told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Hands is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.
Silva is keen to just control but Hands is a slippery customer.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Hands defends it.
Silva is nestled in close to Hands, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hands won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hands taking some punishment here, with Silva in his half guard.
Hands is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hands controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva controlling the action here. #T2#
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Silva there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hands's head.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Silva trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hands is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silva rolls with it to try and escape but Hands cranks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Hands!
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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!
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