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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Panda
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Dragic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dragic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dragic forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dragic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Dragic has control of the leg. #SUB#
Dragic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Dragic eventually gives up the hold.
Dragic throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragic is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it. #SUB#
Dragic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dragic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ryan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dragic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Goran Dragic!
A very excited looking Goran Dragic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC 13- Ryan vs Lewandowski 2
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Ryan as Lewandowski shoots in.
Lewandowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lewandowski.#TD2#
Lewandowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewandowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan swinging wildly here.
Ryan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Lewandowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ryan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewandowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Lewandowski in the domination position with Ryan hanging on.
Lewandowski working away.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Ryan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lewandowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewandowski lands a few punches from side control.
Lewandowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan taking a bit of punishment here - Lewandowski scoring with strikes.
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Lewandowski working away.
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lewandowski is working Ryan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewandowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewandowski scores with punches from side control.
Ryan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewandowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lewandowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewandowski off and has taken his back!
Ryan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ryan throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Lewandowski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
Ryan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ryan controlling well, preventing Lewandowski from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Ryan is persistently looking for the submission but Lewandowski is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ryan has got his arm under Lewandowski's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lewandowski has spun round into Ryan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
#T4##SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewandowski defends it easily.
Lewandowski distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewandowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Lewandowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryan's half guard.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Lewandowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ryan wants to control but Lewandowski is keeping busy.
Robert Lewandowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewandowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewandowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewandowski connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
Lewandowski throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewandowski connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple. #T1#
Lewandowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lewandowski there.
Lewandowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Lewandowski slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Lewandowski lands a couple of elbows.
Lewandowski postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewandowski landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Ryan working for a triangle but Lewandowski defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewandowski is aware though and is defending well.
Lewandowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ryan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Lewandowski is chipping away with strikes.
Lewandowski looks up at the clock and then as Ryan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lewandowski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ryan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryan to see if he's OK.
Lewandowski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ryan some visible discomfort.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound. #T4#
Lewandowski lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ryan down.
Lewandowski trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Lewandowski gets to mount! Ryan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewandowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan wants to hold on but Lewandowski pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewandowski pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lewandowski landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewandowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lewandowski lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Lewandowski dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Lewandowski with the counter takedown but Ryan avoids it easily.#TD2#
Lewandowski gets a double leg takedown into Ryan's guard.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski throwing strikes but missing.
Lewandowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewandowski passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski 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.
Lewandowski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Lewandowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Lewandowski. #T1#
Ryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lewandowski slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ryan has hold of Lewandowski's hands but Lewandowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lewandowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lewandowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ryan tries to roll over but Lewandowski keeps him under control.
Lewandowski 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. #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.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan trying to control the position here.
Ryan continues to stall.
Lewandowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Lewandowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewandowski lands a nice short elbow.
Lewandowski is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Lewandowski drops an elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewandowski connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan tries to roll over but Lewandowski keeps him under control.
Lewandowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewandowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lewandowski connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple. #T4#
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.
Lewandowski slips a nice elbow through Ryan's hands, connecting with Ryan's forehead.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
Lewandowski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lewandowski working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lewandowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewandowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewandowski lands a nice short elbow.
Lewandowski is nestled in close to Ryan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Lewandowski shoots in but Ryan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Lewandowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewandowski walks into a straight right hand from Ryan.#TD2#
Lewandowski gets the takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Ryan but he's now mounted!
Ryan gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to roll over but Lewandowski keeps him under control.
Lewandowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
Lewandowski working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski working over Ryan with some ground and pound. Ryan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Lewandowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Lewandowski eventually gives up the hold.
Lewandowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lewandowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryan defending well though.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lewandowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
Lewandowski chips away with some ground and pound.
Ryan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewandowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewandowski is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Lewandowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jordan Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lewandowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Ryan working for submissions but it's allowed Lewandowski to get to half guard.
Lewandowski 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.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewandowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ryan taking some punishment here, with Lewandowski in his half guard.
Ryan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Lewandowski passes into side control, despite Ryan's attempt to control the position.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lewandowski off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Ryan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lewandowski taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jordan Ryan 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:
AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Gates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Gates is trying to get an arm triangle but Ryan is defending well.
Ryan is trying to improve his position.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan is not content to let Gates control the position. #SUB2#
Gates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gates's guard! Nice work there by Ryan!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gates is trying to hold Ryan in close to prevent damage but Ryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Gates is refusing to be controlled, as Ryan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates is positioning himself well to prevent Ryan advancing to mount.
Ryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gates knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Gates dodges it nicely.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ryan is now in half guard.
Ryan wants to pass to mount but Gates is defending the position.
Gates tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Gates works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ryan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gates looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Gates up and slammed him! Gates can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gates, who protects the arm well.
Gates tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Gates controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Ryan 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.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Gates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!
Ryan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ryan punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gates turns into Ryan and is now in his guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gates managing to control the position. #T1#
Gates wants to control but Ryan passes easily into half guard.
Ryan trying to control the action but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Gates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Gates is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gates slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan working over Gates with some ground and pound. Gates looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates manages to get to full guard.
Ryan being controlled here momentarily.
Gates working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ryan. #T3#
Gates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gates trying to control the position here.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Ryan is pressing down on Gates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gates, into his guard. #REVR#
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Ryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ryan drops back looking for a leg! Gates is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gates manages to kick Ryan off! Ryan jumps back into Gates's guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan is looking to work some ground and pound but Gates has wrist control.
Gates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates pulls Ryan in close to prevent any damage.
Ryan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Gates drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ryan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gates has Ryan in his guard.#REVR#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan advances position into side control!
Ryan misses with the ground and pound.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gates tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gates knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ryan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Gates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gates tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gates gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Ryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gates wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gates keeps working.
Ryan is really struggling to control Gates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gates has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jordan Ryan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD2#
Gates throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gates finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ryan is trying to control the position but Gates postures up. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gates defends well.#SUB2#
Gates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates looking for a sweep. Not yet Gates, not yet.
Ryan trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Gates's legs - danger averted.
Gates looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ryan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan wants to free his trapped foot but Gates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gates tries to get to full guard but Ryan has control of the leg.
Gates gets full guard.#T2#
Ryan wants to pass the guard but Gates is keeping the position.
Gates 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##SUB2#
Gates is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Gates eventually gives up the hold.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gates.
Ryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gates's back!#SUB#
Gates defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ryan's arms.
Gates is really stuck here.
Ryan is trying to stick to Gates's back but Gates is turning into Ryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gates.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Gates tries to pass.
Gates is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gates drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan! #REVR#
Gates is looking to reverse the position.
Gates is not content to let Ryan control the position. #SUB#
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gates is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jordan Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A punch combination from Ryan misses. #TD2#
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Ryan is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Ryan's guard.
Gates wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Gates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gates's guard. #REVR#
Gates is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Gates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan won't allow Gates to sweep him here.
Ryan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gates's guard.
Gates is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Ryan seems to be working for a kimura but Gates defends the submission attempt.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Gates keeping hold of Ryan's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Gates looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan prevents Gates from improving his position.
Ryan wants to take a breather but Gates is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gates blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryan.
Gates trying to control but Ryan postures up.
#SUB#
Ryan 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.
Ryan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jordan Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gates is trying to reverse the position but instead Ryan has taken his back - oops!#T3##SUB#
Ryan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Even with his hooks in, Ryan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Gates is keeping busy.
Ryan doesn't have the hooks in and Gates manages to turn into his guard.
Gates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ryan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ryan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gates trying to keep a closed guard but Ryan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.#T4#
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gates 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates controlling Ryan's posture.
Kevin Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gates keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Jordan Ryan said 'Let'ssss goooooo'. |
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Event:
AFC 10- Saint vs Bosch
Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Ryan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lewandowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Lewandowski moves into full guard.
Lewandowski has Ryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Ryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ryan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lewandowski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Lewandowski trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ryan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewandowski defends well.
Lewandowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Lewandowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewandowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski looking to sit in guard and control but Ryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewandowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryan passes Lewandowski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lewandowski trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Ryan not doing much here.
#T2##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Lewandowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryan is pressing down on Lewandowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewandowski is holding on for now. #T3#
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ryan is pressing down on Lewandowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewandowski is holding on for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Lewandowski dodges it nicely.
Ryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lewandowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Ryan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT#It looks like Robert Lewandowski has been cut.#TD2#
Lewandowski scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.#SUB#
Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewandowski with a nice head shot there.
Ryan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewandowski stands up over Ryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewandowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lewandowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Lewandowski.#TD#
Lewandowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lewandowski to the mat. Lewandowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewandowski is keeping the position for now.
Lewandowski keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
Ryan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lewandowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ryan is looking for a triangle here but Lewandowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T1#
Ryan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lewandowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lewandowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan wants to control but Lewandowski postures up.
Lewandowski in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Lewandowski working the ground and pound from side control.
Lewandowski works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ryan tries to bench press Lewandowski off him but Lewandowski keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan wants to control but Lewandowski postures up.
Ryan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Ryan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ryan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Lewandowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ryan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lewandowski presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lewandowski looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!
Lewandowski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewandowski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lewandowski lands a couple of good shots and Ryan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lewandowski lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ryan's head.
Lewandowski is not going to allow Ryan to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Ryan is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB2#
Lewandowski working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Lewandowski scores with punches and elbows.
Robert Lewandowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lewandowski punishes Ryan with strikes from the back mount.
Ryan rolls, trying to escape but Lewandowski keeps control of the position.
Ryan takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Lewandowski lands shots from the back.
Lewandowski scores with punches from the back.
Lewandowski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lewandowski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lewandowski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lewandowski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#T4#
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Lewandowski moved out of range.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Lewandowski didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Lewandowski tries to keep at a distance but Ryan has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lewandowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lewandowski to the mat. Lewandowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lewandowski working a defensive guard here.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Lewandowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Lewandowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Lewandowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##CL#
Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryan prevents it.
Lewandowski is working for takedown but Ryan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jordan Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Lewandowski.#TD#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly.
Lewandowski distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ryan has Lewandowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Lewandowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lewandowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Ryan has switched to an armbar! Lewandowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jordan Ryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
AFC 9- Clause vs Marcellini
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryan closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Ryan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Ryan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ryan is trying to keep Jones in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ryan to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Skylar Jones has been cut.
Ryan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Jones trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ryan's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jones in particular looking to stall.
Ryan landing a few short strikes. #SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Ryan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Ryan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones trying to control the action but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Jones is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ryan looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura here but Ryan manages to reverse the position and he's now in Jones's guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones keeping full guard, as Ryan tries to pass. #SUB#
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skylar Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Skylar Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Ryan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is not content to let Ryan control the position.#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ryan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Ryan controlling the position.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Ryan controls the position.
Jones is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan happy to just control the position for now.
Ryan trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones has hold of Ryan's hands but Ryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Ryan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jordan Ryan!
Jordan Ryan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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