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Event:
EFA 29 Balboa vs Vesa
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Werbenjagermanjensen defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan misses with a right hand #TD#
and Werbenjagermanjensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Werbenjagermanjensen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Werbenjagermanjensen slips nicely into half guard.
Werbenjagermanjensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Werbenjagermanjensen seems content to control.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Werbenjagermanjensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Werbenjagermanjensen 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.
Werbenjagermanjensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Werbenjagermanjensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Werbenjagermanjensen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Werbenjagermanjensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Werbenjagermanjensen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Werbenjagermanjensen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?#CUT#
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Werbenjagermanjensen controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Werbenjagermanjensen is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Werbenjagermanjensen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen!
A less than humble Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodrigez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Miguel Rodrigez has been cut.
Ryan lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Rodrigez goes down and covers up as Ryan starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ryan!
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Event:
EFA 3 Pavlov vs Terror
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Harden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Harden. #CL#
Harden moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Harden forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ryan letting Harden take a breather here.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Harden.
Harden slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden.
Ryan told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Harden gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryan looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Harden as the two fighters clinch.
Harden lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harden. #CUT#
It looks like Jake Ryan has been cut.
Harden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harden taking a breather.
Harden pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Harden stalling against the cage.
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryan backwards. #ROC#
Ryan is rocked!
Harden lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Harden finish him?
Harden works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harden is working Ryan over against the cage.
Harden stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harden cracks Ryan with a nice body shot.
Harden just leaning against Ryan, taking a breather.
Harden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harden pushes Ryan against the cage. Harden is working some dirty boxing. Harden pushes off with a quick right hook! Ryan goes down! Ryan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Harden moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Harden!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Ryan has knocked Rychlik down with a huge combo! Ryan steps away and waves a wobbly Rychlik back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Rychlik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rychlik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ryan with a body shot.
Rychlik lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan cracks Rychlik on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rychlik falls backwards against the cage. Ryan follows up with more strikes that drop Rychlik to his knees. Ryan keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rychlik! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Ryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Bittaker has been cut.
Bittaker throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
Ryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bittaker. Bittaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Bittaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bittaker throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bittaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Bittaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bittaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan shoots for a takedown but Bittaker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Ryan forces Bittaker back against the cage and clinches.
Bittaker is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.#TD2#
Ryan pulls guard.
Ryan is pulling down on Bittaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Bittaker, at least for the moment.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bittaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bittaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bittaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Bittaker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ryan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bittaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bittaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bittaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ryan is proving hard to escape from.
Bittaker postures up.
Bittaker 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.
Bittaker won't allow Ryan to sweep him here. #SU#
Bittaker gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
Bittaker shoots for a takedown but Ryan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ryan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bittaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2##CL#
Bittaker pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
Bittaker lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Ryan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bittaker uses from the top position. #SU#
Bittaker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bittaker throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Bittaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily. #TD#
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Ryan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bittaker.
Bittaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryan avoids the head kick by Bittaker.
Bittaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Bittaker throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Bittaker trying to land knees to the body.
Bittaker has had enough of the clinch but Ryan keeps him there for the moment.
Bittaker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Bittaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ryans head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bittaker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ryan avoids it.#BC#
Bittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bittaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Bittaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bittaker wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bittaker fails with the takedown.
Ryan lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Good leg kick by Bittaker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ryan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Bittaker.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Bittaker manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bittaker. #BC#
Bittaker manages to break the clinch.
Bittaker throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bittaker lands a front kick.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ryan sprawls well. Ryan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Bittaker goes for a double leg but Ryan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ryan continues to drive forward.
Bittaker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bittaker throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
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 Benjamin Bittaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bittaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Ryan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bittaker tries a low kick but Ryan avoids it.#CL2#
Ryan has managed to clinch.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bittaker works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Bittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bittaker throws an elbow that misses.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Bittaker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Bittaker breaks the clinch.
Bittaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Bittaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##CL2#
Ryan drives through and clinches with Bittaker against the cage.
Bittaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Bittaker prevents the takedown attempt.
Bittaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bittaker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin Bittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Bittaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Bittaker tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bittaker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Ryan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bittaker. That did some damage!#CL2#
Ryan rushes Bittaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bittaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bittaker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bittaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bittaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bittaker throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bittaker.
Bittaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bittaker throws a head kick that Ryan semi-blocks.
#T3##CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ryan jumps guard and drags Bittaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Bittaker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Bittaker moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ryan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Bittaker on that attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bittaker.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan checks a leg kick.#CL#
Bittaker takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryan is trying to pull guard but Bittaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bittaker has hold of one of Ryan's legs. Ryan is fighting the takedown attempt but Bittaker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bittaker with a nice head shot there.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bittaker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Bittaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittaker wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Ryan is working an open guard so Bittaker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Bittaker breaks from the clinch.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bittaker shoots and misses
and Bittaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Benjamin Bittaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Bittaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bittaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ryan duly obliges.
Ryan shoots in but Bittaker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Bittaker.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Bittaker with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Ryan does no damage.
Benjamin Bittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittaker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ryan defends well and Bittaker ends up having to push Ryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittaker throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Bittaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Bittaker scores with a head kick. Ryan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bittaker misses with a leg kick.
Bittaker throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick by Bittaker misses
and Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Bittaker backing up. Bittaker nods at Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Bittaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Bittaker throws a low kick but Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Bittaker pushes him away.
Bittaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bittaker is trying to break free.#TD2#
Ryan manages to pull guard.
#T2#
Ryan wants to sweep here but Bittaker controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Bittaker gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bittaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryan scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bittaker. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Bittaker's body.
Jake Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bittaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
Bittaker scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bittaker, right into the meat.
Bittaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bittaker breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Bittaker looks for a takedown but Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan works over Bittaker's head and body with a nice combination.
Bittaker throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Jake Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bittaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bittaker somewhat.
Ryan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bittaker throws a head kick that misses.
Bittaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Ryan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bittaker closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side #TD2#
and Ryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryan.
Bittaker wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Bittaker keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bittaker wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
Ryan trying to control but Bittaker is working from the bottom.
Benjamin Bittaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Bittaker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Ryan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bittaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benjamin Bittaker!
Our winner, Benjamin Bittaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Power swats him away and circles back towards the center.
KO Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Ryan is looking for the big counter here.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Power was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Power misses with a double jab.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan with the counter takedown but Power avoids it easily.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ryan wants to counter with a clinch but Power pushes him away.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan throws out a counter right but Power avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryan.
Ryan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Power tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan tries to clinch up.#T1#
Power jabs at Ryan's body.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch position.
Power throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Power throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Power.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Ryan has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ryan is defending well for now.
Ryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Power just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Power is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ryan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power misses with a head kick.
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan blocks the body kick.
Ryan scores with a jab to the body.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
KO Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Ryan cracks Power with a right hand to the side of the head.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ryan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Power is fending him off so far but Ryan persists. Nope, Power circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Ryan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryan jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Power is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Ryan with that takedown attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Power shows good takedown defense.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
As Power backs off Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Power manages to avoid it all.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Ryan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Ryan.
Ryan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryan tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ryan works over Power's head and body with a nice combination.
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 KO Power will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Power throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryan throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
KO Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Power swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Power down.
Power tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Ryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan wants to break free but Power has control.
Ryan is trying to break free.
Ryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Power breaks the clinch.
Power throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely. #CL2#
Ryan clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Power being controlled here momentarily.
Power wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ryan 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.
Power controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Ryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ryan duly obliges.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan stalks Power and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Power's face. Power staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan blocks a head kick by Power.
Power misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Power misses.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Power throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power throws a big counter combination but Ryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Power didn't see that one coming.
Ryan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Power throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Power gets tackled into the cage by Ryan. Ryan maintains the clinch.
Ryan wants to take the fight to the mat but Power manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Ryan misses with a low kick as Power jumps back.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ryan wants to clinch.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.
Power misses with a body shot.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Power was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ryan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
#BC2#
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ryan, right into the meat.
Power scores with a head kick.
#T2#
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan shoots in but no luck this time.
Power throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Ryan misses. #CL2#
Ryan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Power has Ryan pressed against the cage, preventing Ryan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
KO Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ryan.
Power is trying to break free.#BC#
Power breaks from the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryan!
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!
Power tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Ryan dodges the punch combination from Power.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Ryan clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A punch combination from Ryan misses.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Power avoids it well.
Ryan tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Power swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KO Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Ryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryan.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Ryan.
Ryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to KO Power.
I think Power has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Power!
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