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Event:
ACA 18: Albans vs Nansen
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Smoke closes the distance and clinches.
Smoke tries to break free but Ryder pushes him back against the cage.
Smoke is trying to force a seperation but Ryder has the dominant position.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Smoke - that landed with a thud.
Ryder tries to score a body lock takedown but Smoke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ryder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ryder is working for takedown but Smoke is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Ryder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryder jumps guard but Smoke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryder wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryder controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder is trying to stall.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Ryder is trying to drag Smoke to the mat but Smoke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smoke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smoke stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Smoke wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryder won't allow it.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smoke can't break the clinch.
Ryder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smoke smiles and moves away.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smoke throws a series of punches but Ryder avoids them all with ease.
Ryder fails with the takedown
and Smoke counters with a one-two to the body.
Smoke throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Ryder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ryder.
Smoke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smoke tries to break the clinch but Ryder is controlling the position.
Ryder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoke's efforts to push away.
Smoke wants to break free but Ryder has control.
Smoke gets underhooks to prevent Ryder's takedown attempt.
Smoke is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryder has double underhooks.
Ryder stalling in the clinch but Smoke improves position.
Ryder fails to pull guard.
Smoke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Smoke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryder has him pressed against the cage.
Ryder tries to pull guard but Smoke holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryder drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoke.
Smoke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ryder.
Ryder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smoke gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Smoke.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Ryder keeps control of Smoke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Smoke breaks from the clinch.
Smoke throws a series of strikes that have Ryder backpedaling.
#CUT2#It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut.
Ryder shoots in for a double leg but Smoke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Smoke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smoke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Smoke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryder doesn't seem phased though.
Ryder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smoke cracks Ryder with a good jab.
Smoke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ryder in his tracks. #ROC2#Ryder is rocked!
Smoke lands with a right and another and another! Ryder is in big trouble! Smoke lands again and this time it's lights out for Ryder! A quality knockout there for Smoke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Smoke!
A very excited looking Big Smoke rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
ACA 13: Vladski vs Wolf
Date: Feb 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryder ducks right into an uppercut from Tug. #CUT#It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut.
Tug lands with a straight right. Ryder didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ryder.
Tug wants to get back to his feet but Ryder is dominant here and he's now got Tug's back!#SUB2#
Ryder working for a choke but Tug is defending well.
Will Ryder go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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!
Ryder lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Ryder.
Ryder is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tug. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ryder gets his hands free as Tug looks to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryder is trying to stick to Tug's back but Tug is turning into Ryder. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryder's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tug.
Ryder trying to keep a closed guard but Tug is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Tug tries to get to full guard but Ryder has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ryder is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ryder is working for a submission of some sort.
Tug moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tug wants to stand up but Ryder is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Tug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tug is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tug looking for a sweep. Not yet Tug, not yet.
Ryder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tug looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryder is one step ahead there.
Tug is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryder is controlling him. #ES#
Tug has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Ryder has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.#T3#
Ryder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tug's efforts to push away.
Tug looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Ryder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Tug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tug is out of range and Ryder settles back down.
Tug throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ryder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Tug tries to sprawl but Ryder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tug trying to hold on to Ryder's head to control him but Ryder postures up.
#SU2#
Ryder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Tug. Those never looked like landing.
Tug stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tug wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryder looks winded!
Tug scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Tug. #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!#KD#
Tug lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ryder sprawling to the canvas. Tug follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ryder hang on? #CUT#That has opened up Josh Ryder's cut even more.
Ryder punching from the bottom.
Ryder trying to hold on to Tug's head to control him but Tug postures up.
Tug looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryder tries to roll over but Tug keeps him under control.#SUB#
Tug is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryder is just riding it out for now. Tug eventually gives up the hold.
Ryder tries to roll over but Tug keeps him under control.
Ryder trying to control but Tug postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Tug dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Ryder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tug lands a hook that stumbles Ryder back into the ropes. Tug follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Ryder to the canvas! Tug pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Ryder has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Tug! |
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Event:
ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Ryder tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Ryder didn't expect that.
Lesnar postures up in Ryder's guard and throws a big left but Ryder blocks it.
Ryder is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Ryder looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
Lesnar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ryder has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Ryder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard. #REVB#
Ryder trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
Lesnar seems keen to control Ryder's posture.#SUB#
Lesnar working for a triangle but Ryder defends it easily.
#T2#
Lesnar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryder trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ryder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Lesnar.
Lesnar trying to control from the bottom.
Ryder is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryder wants to take a breather but Lesnar is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ryder misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar leaves Ryder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ryder sprawls and moves away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryder avoids the head kick by Lesnar.
Ryder shoots in for a takedown but Lesnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ryder.
A bone on bone clash there as Ryder blocks the leg kick.
Ryder tries to clinch there but Lesnar circles away.
Ryder misses with a takedown #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ryder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ryder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Lesnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ryder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesnar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ryder tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryder.
Lesnar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ryder tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryder can do to turn this around?
Ryder takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Ryder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryder off to one side.
Ryder with a poor takedown #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar wants to stand but Ryder is controlling his arm.
We've been hearing that Lesnar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryder struggling a bit here.#T1#
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryder keeps working.
Ryder is looking for a sweep.
Lesnar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ryder is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryder is trying to improve his position.
Lesnar landing strikes. #SUB#
Lesnar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lesnar wants to control but Ryder is keeping him busy.
Ryder looking for a sweep but Lesnar has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Lesnar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lesnar unloading with bombs!
Lesnar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryder is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lesnar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Ryder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lesnar dominating with strikes here.
Lesnar controlling from the full mount.
Lesnar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ryder to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lesnar looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Ryder right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Lesnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ryder misses with a takedown attempt - Lesnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryder fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesnar is looking to counter the offense by Ryder and move into the clinch.#TD#
Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lesnar showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryder trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryder's guard. #T1##SUB#
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Ryder is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryder is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lesnar passes into side control, despite Ryder's attempt to control the position.
Ryder is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Ryder is working away.
Ryder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lesnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ryder can't escape the position.
Lesnar controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ryder regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Ryder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ryder tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ryder wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar is looking to stall here but Ryder recovers full guard.
Lesnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josh Ryder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain Lesnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesnar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnar 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Lesnar! |
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Event:
GFC THE START
Date: Nov 30, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Gunn clinches up with Ryder and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Gunn pulls Ryder into guard.
Ryder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ryder trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Ryder controlling from the top position.
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.#SUB#
Ryder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryder has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder forces his way into half guard.
Ryder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Ryder controlling the action here.
Ryder is keen to just control but Gunn is a slippery customer.#ES#
Gunn kicks Ryder off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Ryder clinches with his opponent.
Ryder blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn gets underhooks to prevent Ryder's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Ryder has clasped his hands together around Gunn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU2#
Ryder decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gunn to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryder tries to clinch but Gunn moves away
letting Gunn counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Josh Ryder has been cut.
Gunn stuffs the takedown.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryder pinned against the cage. Ryder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryder fails with a takedown attempt.
Ace Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Ryder.#CL#
Gunn has Ryder up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Ryder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
#TD2#
Ryder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gunn can't fight it off and eventually Ryder manages to take the fight to the floor. Gunn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gunn pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Ryder drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Gunn stays in close to Ryder's body and controls the position.
Ryder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ryder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ryder is tightening it up a little... Gunn has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gunn reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gunn taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ryder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josh Ryder!
Josh Ryder is the new heavyweight champion! |
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